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Methods of Malice

by Tina Radcliffe and Ellery Adams I recently read Methods of Malice because my friend Tina Radcliffe is one of the authors. I love Tina, cozy mysteries, and Bible studies. It’s no surprise I gave this book a 5 star review on Goodreads. Methods of Malice is the first book I’ve read in A Hope… Continue reading Methods of Malice

Spring Storms

It’s spring and that means storms. Here are a few suggestions to survive a power outage. Stay safe this spring!

Wedding Flowers

Jessica Lutz of Cascading Joy Designs LLC is going to share some floral design ideas for the upcoming wedding of Andi Grace Scott and Marc Williams. Welcome, Jessica. Hi, Jackie. When I think about wedding planning, there are so many details to go over and every couple has their own ideas make their wedding unique… Continue reading Wedding Flowers

If I Had a Hammer

Teresa Trent joins us today to share about her new book, If I Had a Hammer. I love the catchy title. Here’s a little more about the book: A new job, a brutal murder, and Camelot has ended.  In 1963, Dot Morgan’s life was changed forever. She witnessed the assassination of John F Kennedy through… Continue reading If I Had a Hammer

The Gray Man

Just for fun today, I want to share the legend of The Gray Man in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The story goes, the gray man died around 1822. He was on his way to the island to meet his sweetheart and died, maybe of a broken neck from hurrying to see her. Maybe he sunk… Continue reading The Gray Man

Food fit for Andi Grace’s Wedding

Some of you may know Tracy Condie from Cooking With My Cozys on Instagram. She reads cozy mysteries then creates food from the story. I asked Tracy to share an idea for Andi Grace. Here’s Tracy… Reading Jackie’s latest book, A Killer Unleashed, brings back memories of my own wedding planning. Thank goodness my planning… Continue reading Food fit for Andi Grace’s Wedding

Happy Valentine’s Day and Book Release Day

I hope you’re having a lovely Valentine’s Day. My publisher, Beyond the Page, showed me some love with a book release on this special day. What’s Book Five about? When a client’s dog turns up missing and her husband turns up dead, Low Country dog walker Andi Grace Scott will have to rely on dogged… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day and Book Release Day

A Killer Unleashed

We’re days away from the release of A Killer Unleashed the fifth book of A Low Country Dog Walker Mystery series. Curious about what’s going to happnen? Here’s the blurb: When a client’s dog turns up missing and her husband turns up dead, Low Country dog walker Andi Grace Scott will have to rely on… Continue reading A Killer Unleashed

Here’s Heather Weidner

I’m excited to have Heather back, and she’s going to share about her new book, STICKS AND STONES AND A BAG OF BONES. Isn’t that a catchy title? Heather took time out of her busy schedule to answer some questions. Why did you decide to write a new series? I have always loved cozy mysteries,… Continue reading Here’s Heather Weidner

Hidden Treasures

Walking around downtown Charleston, you’ll find yourself on cobblestone streets and surrounded by history. You’ll probably see horse-drawn carriages as you walk around the French Quarter and the Battery. We started out early on a January morning. It was a quiet morning, but as the temperature warmed up, more people showed up. There are museums,… Continue reading Hidden Treasures