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Purrfectly Framed

My friend Ruth J. Hartman has a new cozy mystery coming out this month. May 14, to be exact. You might have guessed, cats are involved in the story. I can’t imagine Ruth writing a story without a cat. Here’s the blurb: When mobile cat groomer, Molly Stewart, asks her friend Evan to photograph her… Continue reading Purrfectly Framed

Exploring South Carolina

I’m so excited about this podcast with Becki Lee and Literary Escapes. After you listen to the episode with me, featuring South Carolina, check out the other authors writing in different states. It’s the best bang for your buck if you want to visit all the states. Here’s the link. https://literaryescapes.fun/ep-109-ex... As always, thanks for… Continue reading Exploring South Carolina

Fun News

I’m participating in a fun book club in 2024 and wanted to make sure to invite you to join me. Join me and author Becki Lee and we Read Across the U.S. in 2024. One of my favorite parts of reading is the escape it gives. I have been all around the world, several times,… Continue reading Fun News

Fun with Fritos

Next weekend is Malice Domestic. If you’ve followed me for long, you know how much I enjoy attending this event. If you’re going this year, please look for me. I’d love to connect with you. As I prepare for this conference, I’ll be busy. It’d during times like this that I look for easy recipes,… Continue reading Fun with Fritos

Hygge

Hygge was the word of the day last Monday. It is a Danish word that came about in the 1960s, and it makes me smile. Have you ever used this word, or have you heard somebody else use it? Merriem-Webster’s definition of hygge is, “a cozy quality that makes a person feel content and comfortable… Continue reading Hygge

An Escape Goat

by Janna Rollins Friends, I’m excited about An Escape Goat by Janna Rollins, and she’s taking time to visit with us today. Welcome, Janna. My husband grew up in New England, and I am a west coast girl. He always jokingly said, “I can’t take you to New England, because you’re going to love it… Continue reading An Escape Goat

You’re My Cup of Tea

Emma Justice is a Texas flower farmer and the main character in Weeding Out Lies and the upcoming release, Clover Covered Corpse. Emma suffers from allergies and often drinks tea sweetened with local honey. Do you enjoy tea? In the South, sweet iced tea is the thing. So far, all of my books have been… Continue reading You’re My Cup of Tea

Book Two Is Coming

Clover Covered Corpse is the second book of A Texas Flower Farmer Cozy Mystery Series. It will be released on May 28, and today I want to share my beautiful cover with you. Thanks to Shawn Simmons and Level Best Books for this amazing cover! We’re returning to Lutz, Texas. Emma Justice is back at… Continue reading Book Two Is Coming

Friends, New and Old

If I was Dr. Seuss, I’d write a poem about this past weekend at the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival. I saw old friends, and I made new friends. I met a elementary school boy who has written four books! I know he’s going places. But, I’m nor Dr. Seuss, so I’ll share a few pictures.… Continue reading Friends, New and Old

Resort to Murder

I first met Annie McEwen at Malice 2023. She was always smiling, and she’s as nice a person as you’ll ever want to meet. Annie’s book, Resort to Murder, will release March 26, and she took time to answer some questions. Welcome, Annie. You and I are both authors featuring small towns. Do you live,… Continue reading Resort to Murder