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Poisoned Pudding Bonus Scene 1

During the writing of my holiday cozy mystery Poisoned Pudding, I decided to change directions and rewrite some of the scenes. I am sharing the scenes I deleted or changed as Poisoned Pudding Bonus Scenes.

Here is Bonus Scene 1.

Poisoned Pudding – Holiday Corner Cozy Mystery

Joy Holiday, and her St. Bernard Angel, didn’t mind the cold. Not when the sun was shining, and the town square was decorated for Christmas. This was the first Saturday that Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the elves would be in...

E-books Make an Excellent Gift

The holiday season is here, and e-books make an excellent gift.

What better way to celebrate than by giving the gift of knowledge and imagination? Book-gifting during the holidays has long been a beloved tradition that brings great pleasure and inspiration for readers of all ages. Books can transport us to different worlds while enriching lives in immeasurable ways.

Why gift e-books? Because…

E-books make great gifts, whether your loved ones are experienced readers or newcomers to literature al...

The Women Sleuths Club Murder

New Release from Author Sharon Michaels!

The Women Sleuths Club Murder.

If you like a cozy mystery with…
*Twists and turns
*A small town
*Mature characters
*Smart women sleuths
*Good friends coming together…
this is the book for you!!!

In The Women Sleuths Club Murder, a vibrant group of “mature” amateur sleuths band together to unravel a perplexing crime and clear their dear friend’s name.

Your Paperback, Kindle and Kindle Unlimited copies of
The Women Sleuths Club Murder
are waiting f...

Find Time to Read During the Holidays

The holiday season is the time of year that many of us are busy shopping, cooking, decorating, and spending time with family and friends. With all of these activities, reading may be pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. If you enjoy curling up with a good book, here are a few suggestions to help find time to read during the holidays.

Plan Ahead

One of the best things you can do to find time for reading during the busy holiday season is to plan ahead. Look at your calendar and schedule in som...

Polishing Your Writing

Writing is an art and, like any other art form, it takes time, practice, and patience to master. Writing content is not just about composing sentences and paragraphs, it is also about polishing and refining the final product. Polishing your writing is a process that requires careful attention to detail and a willingness to revise and edit your work.

After all these years of writing books, articles and posts, editing is still my least favorite thing to do. It is something I do not take lightly. L...

Authors, Arson, and Apple Strudel – Cozy Mystery

Here’s Book 6 in the Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth Short Read Cozy Mystery Series – Authors, Arson, and Apple Strudel.
Available on Amazon in Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long.
This is a fun short read cozy mystery series that will have you guessing until the very end.

Your Kindle and Kindle Unlimited copies of
The Tabitha Clive Cozy Mystery Series
are waiting for you here:

Amazon bestselling author Sharon Michaels loves writing...

How to Enjoy Reading a Fiction Series

With multiple installments to keep track of and plot developments unfolding all at once, reading a fiction series can be both thrilling and overwhelming. By taking a few simple steps, anyone can successfully tackle an entire series and truly enjoy their experience.

Start from the beginning:

It’s best to start with the first book in the series so you can easily follow the storyline and character development. This will help you to better connect with the characters and understand their motivations...

The Tabitha Clive Cozy Mystery Series, so far.

From bestselling author Sharon Michaels, there are five books in the Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth Short Read Cozy Mystery Series, so far.

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long.
This is a fun short read cozy mystery series that will have you guessing until the very end.

Your Kindle and Kindle Unlimited copies of
The Tabitha Clive Cozy Mystery Series
are waiting for you here:

Amazon bestselling author Sharon Michaels loves writing cozy mysteries filled with suspe...

Cozy Mystery – Oil Wells, Oatmeal Cookies, and Ornery Old Men

New Release from Bestselling Author Sharon Michaels – Oil Wells, Oatmeal Cookies, and Ornery Old Men. A Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth Short Read Cozy Mystery.

Amateur sleuth and baker extraordinaire Tabitha Clive is out to help save Emma’s son, Caleb, from standing trial for a murder he did not commit.

Your Kindle and Kindle Unlimited copies of
Oil Wells, Oatmeal Cookies, and Ornery Old Men
are waiting for you here

Amazon bestselling author Sharon Michaels loves writing cozy mysteries fi...

Overcoming Creative Slumps

It’s not uncommon to hit a creative slump or writer’s block. What”s important is overcoming the creative slumps in positive ways.
Below are a few tips for overcoming creative slumps and regaining your creativity.

Identify the obstacle

The first step in overcoming any obstacle is to identify what it is. Take a moment to reflect on what’s holding you back. Are you feeling burned out? Is there a particular project that’s causing stress? Identifying the obstacle can help you come up with a plan to o...