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Hammers and Homicide

I read an Advanced Readers Copy of Hammers and Homicide this fall and loved it. Paula’s book is out in the world now, she graciously stopped by to chat. Welcome, Paula! Hi Jackie!  I’m so glad you liked Hammers and Homicide! It’s such a relief to hear people are enjoying it and it’s not just… Continue reading Hammers and Homicide

A Suspicious Breed

I’m so excited to announce it’s the official release day for A Suspicious Breed. Low Country dog walker Andi Grace Scott is about to get married, but she’ll have to get a killer to say “I did it” before she can say “I do” . . . With her wedding fast approaching and her plans… Continue reading A Suspicious Breed

Here’s Ruth

I’m excited to welcome my friend Ruth Hartman back to the blog. Hi Ruth, thanks for joining us. Thank you, Jackie, for hosting me on your blog today! My newest book, Murder She Meowed, is book #2 in my Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, and will release on February 6th. The title, Murder She Meowed, is a… Continue reading Here’s Ruth

Countdown to Superbowl LVIII ?

How many hours will people spend watching football between now and February 11? What questions will they ponder in the next few weeks? What recipes will the create? What books will they read in the pre-Superbowl days? Let’s have a little fun from a reading point of view. 1992 was the last year the Detroit… Continue reading Countdown to Superbowl LVIII ?

Listen, Do You Want to Know a Secret is the Newest Addition to Teresa Trent’s

Swinging Sixties Mystery Series Welcome, Teresa. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your Swinging Sixties Mystery Series. Part of the fun of writing books that took place in the Sixties is the research. I think different writers have different methods of research, but mine is pretty organic. For example: My main character Dot is… Continue reading Listen, Do You Want to Know a Secret is the Newest Addition to Teresa Trent’s

What Unique Items Do You Carry With You?

We all probably carry similar things in our purses, handbags, or whatever we carry. Kate Sloan, professional organizer, and amateur sleuth in Fox Island, Georgia carries five items that might be unique to her. Kate carries normal items in her polka dot handbag. She also carries a tape measure, zipper pouches to keep organized, an… Continue reading What Unique Items Do You Carry With You?

Happy 2024!

Who’s ready to start a new year? It’s here, and like always, I’m excited. There’s so much hope and promise on January 1. It’s a clean slate. A fresh page. Or as C. S. Lewis says, “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” Research suggests less than 10% of resolutions are kept,… Continue reading Happy 2024!

Christmas Organizing Tips

Yesterday, I heard people talking about Christmas. They are not ready and don’t know what to do. This got me to thinking. Does Kate Sloan, amateur sleuth in Clutter Free, have any tips? Yes, she does. I hope you find these tips helpful. I hope these tips help you enjoy your holiday celebrations. They are… Continue reading Christmas Organizing Tips

Christmas Movie Trivia

I thought it might be fun to step away from the holiday stress and play a little trivia game. Let’s see who can get all the answers right. What is the name of the book that Clarence gives to George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life?  “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” In Elf, why does Santa’s sleigh crash in… Continue reading Christmas Movie Trivia

Cats, cats, cats

Let’s welcome Ruth J. Hartman to the blog today and learn more about her new book, Butterfly Betrayal. Welcome, Ruth. Tell us about your newest book and the cats in your life. My newest book, Butterfly Betrayal, is about a butterfly farm, a young woman named Seneca, and her cat, Winifred. Seneca runs into trouble… Continue reading Cats, cats, cats