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Packing Up

I can’t think of a time when I packed up my house that I didn’t move to another house or apartment. There’s a defect with the flooring in our home, and the company is going to replace them. Yay. BUT I have to pack up everything like I’m moving. Sigh. Still, I’m thankful they are… Continue reading Packing Up

Thankful Thursday at Paula’s Cozy Cottage

I recently spent time with Paula Charles at Malice, but we’ve been friends longer than a few weeks. I asked Paula to share something she’s thankful for, and here’s her response. “Just having gotten back from the last of several back-to-back trips, I am so very thankful for our cozy and comfortable cottage. And I’m doubly thankful… Continue reading Thankful Thursday at Paula’s Cozy Cottage

German Immigrants in Texas

In the early 1900s, many German immigrants settled in the Hill Country of Texas. Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, Schulenburg, Boerne and more towns have a strong German heritage. In A Texas Flower Farmer Cozy Mystery Series, one of the characters is from Germany and runs the town bakery, Sophie’s Bakery. You might also have noticed the… Continue reading German Immigrants in Texas

Thankful Thursday

Carol Ayer is joining us this week to share something she’s thankful for. I have a lot to be thankful for, but right now I’m especially grateful for the small waterside town where my mom and I live. We often drive to the pier to eat lunch and look out to the water. It’s a… Continue reading Thankful Thursday

John Grisham and Me

I’m so excited. Clover Covered Corpse is out in the world as eBook today. The paperback is coming soon. I’ll be honest, I doubt John Grisham is sharing the news about my book, but it’s exciting to think we have something in common. I hope you all have a blessed day, and thanks for joining… Continue reading John Grisham and Me

Memorial Day in the USA

Today is Memorial Day and a time to honor and mourn military personnel who died while serving in the U. S. Armed Forces.  Thank you to all those who served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start to summer. What do you plan to read this summer?… Continue reading Memorial Day in the USA

Thankful Thursday

This week I’d like to introduce you to Tina deBellegarde. I’ve attended meetings led by Tina, but in April I got to meet her in person. She was more delightful in person, and she is so smart! Tina agreed to share a quote with us this week. Here’s Tina: I love this quote from G.K.… Continue reading Thankful Thursday

It’s a Giveaway

I’m trying something new with Clover Covered Corpse. I’m teaming up with Goodreads for a eBook giveaway. Summer’s right around the corner. What do you plan to read? Here’s a chance to win a copy of Clover Covered Corpse. https://goodreads.com/…/388732-clover... Emma Justice never imagines working at the farmers market on a normal Saturday morning will… Continue reading It’s a Giveaway

Thankful Thursday

I want to begin sharing things and people we’re thankful for. I’m thankful for my friend Heather Weidner. She always has a smile, and when I asked her to share a quote about thankfulness, she immediately replied. “Be present in all things and thankful for all things.” Maya Angelou Thanks, Heather. Thanks for stopping by,… Continue reading Thankful Thursday

Monday Funday

I think many people think of Monday as the least popular day of the week. So, let’s have some fun. Have you heard the legend that Ethiopian shepherds were the first to discover coffee? The story goes the spotted goats dancing in the distance. The shepherds went to explore and discovered the goats had been… Continue reading Monday Funday