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25 Years Ago Today: 'A Question of Fire' Author Karen McCullough

I'd like to welcome my guest Karen McCullough. Karen has written and published nine novels in the romantic suspense, mystery, and fantasy genres and won numerous awards, including an Eppie Award for fantasy. She's also been a four-time Eppie finalist, and a finalist in the Prism, Dream Realm, Rising Star, Lories, Scarlett Letter, and Vixen [...]

Haunted Disney World: Review of Skeletons in the Swimmin' Hole

When I first heard about the short story collection Skeletons in the Swimmin' Hole, Tales from Haunted Disney World, I had to read it. I love Disney World and firmly believe that it is the most magical place on earth. Where else can you go and have all your day-to-day stress disappear from your mind? [...]

25 Years Ago Today: Archaeology Mystery Author Mary Anna Evans

I'd like to welcome Mary Anna Evans, author of the Faye Longchamp archaeological mysteries. The latest installment, Strangers, came out this month. Mary Anna has degrees in physics and engineering, but her heart is in the past. Her novels have received recognitions including a spot on Voice of Young America's (VOYA) list of "Adult Mysteries [...]

25 Years Ago Today: "Negative Image" Author Vicki Delany

I'd like to welcome my guest, Vicki Delany. Vicki writes everything from standalone novels of psychological suspense such as Scare the Light Away, to the Constable Molly Smith books, a traditional village/police procedural series set in the B.C. Interior, including Winter of Secrets and Negative Image, to a light-hearted historical series beginning with Gold Digger [...]

Check out The Flag Keeper Interview and Enter E-Book Giveaway

How does a mystery writer wind up writing a children's picture book about flag etiquette? Well, four ingredients led to the creation of The Flag Keeper – undiagnosed hypothyroidism, a patriotic husband, a talented dad, and following up on an idea that excited me. You can get the full scoop on my close friend Darcia [...]

25 Years Ago Today: Historical Mystery Author Leslie Wheeler

I'd like to welcome Leslie Wheeler as my guest today. I've had the pleasure of knowing Leslie for several years through Sisters in Crime. An award-winning author of biographies and books about American history, Leslie now writes the Miranda Lewis mystery series, which is set in the present at historic sites. Previous titles are Murder [...]

Passing On 'The One Lovely Blog Award' to Deserving Blogs

I was thrilled to receive The One Lovely Blog Award, passed onto me from Marian Allen, who blogs about fantasies, mysteries, comedies and recipes. As a recipient, I'm told that I can now pass the award on to 15 other bloggers. So here are some terrific blogs that I'm passing the award onto, in no [...]

25 Years Ago Today: 'Swift Justice' Author Laura DiSilverio

I'd like to welcome Laura DiSilverio, AKA Lieutenant Pink Shoes. You'll have to read her post to find out what that means. Laura spent 20 years as an Air Force intelligence officer–serving as a squadron commander, with the National Reconnaissance Office, and at a fighter wing–before retiring to parenting and writing full-time. With the release [...]

Happy Columbus Day Weekend! Celebrating Patriotic Children's Book Release With $50 CSN Stores Giveaway

Columbus Day Weekend marks the online launch party of my patriotic children's picture book The Flag Keeper! To celebrate, CSN Stores is generously offering a $50 gift certificate to one lucky winner to spend on anything from dinnerware, to dog beds, to suitcases and diaper bags. With over 200 online stores to choose from, the [...]

25 Years Ago Today: Author Cherish D'Angelo Survives a Killer Tsunami

I'd like to welcome my guest Cherish D'Angelo, who is offering a free ebook to EVERY reader who posts in the comments, plus a chance to win a Kobo ereader. When romance author Cherish D'Angelo is not busy relaxing in her hot tub, sipping champagne, eating chocolate-covered strawberries or plotting romantic suspense with scintillating sensuality, [...]