Jackie Layton's Blog, page 19

Meet Shaen Mehl

Shaen, thank you so much for joining us today. When did you begin writing? Have you always wanted to write? I think I started writing as soon as I could hold a pencil, and I always knew that I wanted to be an author someday. I’m so very blessed to be working at my dream… Continue reading Meet Shaen Mehl

Grace Topping

I met Grace through our agent Dawn Dowdle. We’ve attended many Zoom meetings together, and she’s a delight! Grace took time out of her busy schedule to visit with us today. Her new book Upstaged By Murder comes out later this month. Welcome, Grace! Hi, Jackie. Thank you for having me on your blog. When… Continue reading Grace Topping

Dogs and Pets

I think you know we have a West Highland Terrier named Heinz. He’s fourteen and pretty set in his ways, but he keeps us entertained. He also keeps us moving. That dog likes a walk on the beach better than anything. He walks taller and stays alert to everything going on around him. April is… Continue reading Dogs and Pets

Tybee Island Light Station

Tybee Island Light Station was the first lighthouse I visited years ago. Recently, Tim and I decided to visit it again. We climbed 178 steps to reach the top. The steps go around and around, and thank goodness there are landings where you can catch your breath on the way up. Before the lighthouse ran… Continue reading Tybee Island Light Station

Dane McCaslin

Today I’m happy to introduce you to Dane McCaslin. Her new book, Cat’s Meow releases tomorrow. Dane was gracious and took time to answer some questions. Welcome, Dane! Where is the setting for Cat’s Meow? How did you decide to pick it? I’ve placed this series in Portland, Oregon. After a visit there a few… Continue reading Dane McCaslin

Nancy Drew

I discovered I’m not the only person who grew up reading Nancy Drew mysteries. I got hooked when visiting my grandmother’s house. I found my mother’s Nancy Drew books. She only had a couple, so after that I saved my money to buy my own copies. Last weekend I discovered a treasure trove for Nancy… Continue reading Nancy Drew

Georgiana Daniels

Have you ever kept running into the same person? In 2020 Georgiana Daniels and I kept showing up in the same groups. It didn’t take long to discover we had a lot in common. So I was delighted when she agreed to join us today. I’m even more excited to share that she has a… Continue reading Georgiana Daniels

Just Another Birthday

Today’s my birthday, and this is a big one. I turn sixty today, and I’ve been feeling old. I told my husband I just wanted to ignore it and treat today like any other day. My thought was turning sixyt-one might be easier. I’ve never really worried about turning a specific age before. I do… Continue reading Just Another Birthday

Monk

While raising my sons, I didn’t have time to watch much TV. I’d heard of Monk, but until COVID forced us to social distance, I had seen very few episodes. I watched every episode of Monk at least once in 2020, and I decided it’d be fun to share some of my favorite quotes. “We’re… Continue reading Monk

Podcaster Leah Bailey

Leah began the Cozy Ink Podcast as a platform to connect cozy mystery readers cozy authors. She has introduced new books to readers, held an online conference, and read short stories. Stephanie Graves, Carlene O’Connor, Nancy Coco, Lynn Cahoon and many more authors have been on Cozy Ink Podcast. If you enjoy cozy mysteries, you… Continue reading Podcaster Leah Bailey