Kelly Brakenhoff's Blog, page 14
July 21, 2020
Pizza Wheels
Our Family's All-Time Favorite! Freezer friendly, Hiking/Camping friendly, for picnics, tailgates and sports sidelines. Versatile: choose ingredients that fit your tastes.… Continue reading Pizza Wheels →
July 9, 2020
July Online Book Club: Moriarty Meets His Match by Anna Castle
Was Moriarty just misunderstood? I might lose some English major friends for admitting this, but I recall reading only one Sir Arthur Conan Doyle book starring Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Baskervilles… Continue reading July Online Book Club: Moriarty Meets His Match by Anna Castle →
June 11, 2020
#ThisorThat Thursday Author Interview and a Sale
Today I'm visiting Heather Weidner's blog for an author interview that asked some challenging questions:… Continue reading #ThisorThat Thursday Author Interview and a Sale →
June 3, 2020
June Online Book Club: The Semester of Our Discontent by Cynthia Kuhn
In the cutthroat world of faculty politics, publish or perish is real. The ink on her PhD barely dry, Lila Maclean has captured a coveted position at prestigious Stonedale University. As if teaching, grading papers, and publishing original research weren't challenging enough, Lila's colleague turns up dead. When the body count increases and danger lurks around every corner and tunnel, Lila teams up with her few friends to figure out whodunit before she becomes the next victim.… Continue reading ...
May 21, 2020
Scones are back!
This week I made my first batch of scones in about two years! They were so delicious, I thought you might like to try them too. … Continue reading Scones are back! →
May 14, 2020
May Online Book Club: Shoot the Breeze by Gina Lamanna
First in a new series, Shoot the Breeze introduces us to Kate Rosetti, a wise-cracking, self-assured young detective. Continue reading May Online Book Club: Shoot the Breeze by Gina Lamanna →
May 11, 2020
2020 RONE Award Nominee
Death by Dissertation, the first book in the Cassandra Sato series and my debut novel was nominated for a 2020 RONE award from InD'tale magazine! Continue reading 2020 RONE Award Nominee →
April 11, 2020
Never Mind reading in English and ASL
Please share with parents or teachers of kids age 3-9 who'd like a fun story resource. If the "Never mind is not allowed" message helps one child feel more included at home or with friends, the video will be worth the time to watch. Continue reading Never Mind reading in English and ASL →
April 7, 2020
April Online Book Club Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery by CJ Shane
When a dead body is found in Cat's art gallery, the search begins for a killer with a mysterious connection to a large painting entitled "Kissed." Continue reading April Online Book Club Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery by CJ Shane →
March 26, 2020
10+ Books to Get You Through the Quarantine Blues
I'm done with screens, and I just want to escape into a good book. But the libraries closed, I owed too many fines, and they shut down my account. (Oops.) I've gathered a list of books or authors I recommend for you to survive the quarantine blues. Continue reading 10+ Books to Get You Through the Quarantine Blues →
