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April 15, 2020
#A to Z Blogging: M for Magical Read, Magic's Balance!
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Today I'm featuring a "magical" read - a new book by fellow Wisconsin author Steve Rouse.
Steve is still an honorary member of my writing group since he moved further north and enjoys writing short stories in the science fiction genre - yes, with some occasional "monsters," too.
His first book, Magic's Balance, is a collection of fanciful tales, including: (The first, Hodag
April 14, 2020
#A to Z Blogging: L for Lizzie Borden and #Zombies
What if Lizzie Borden did kill her father and stepmother for a reason never suspected, like they 'd turned into... zombies?!
Lizzie Borden, Zombie Hunter f ollows the real life 1893 murder trial as Lizzie stands accused of killing her father and stepmother the year before. She battles for her life while facing the gallows, and while trying to save her family from a deadly scourge unleashed
Lizzie Borden, Zombie Hunter f ollows the real life 1893 murder trial as Lizzie stands accused of killing her father and stepmother the year before. She battles for her life while facing the gallows, and while trying to save her family from a deadly scourge unleashed
April 10, 2020
#A to Z Blogging I Just Like Other Kinds of Mysteries
Combination Today - I Just Like Other Kinds of Mysteries
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When it comes to mysteries, sometimes you get tired of reading the same old topic or theme. It's like knowing someone will turn up dead every time Jessica Fletcher appears. So, I went looking around and found some mysteries that are a bit different... And no, they don't have
* Go to Day 1 - Come back Tuesday, 4/14 for the next post for L
When it comes to mysteries, sometimes you get tired of reading the same old topic or theme. It's like knowing someone will turn up dead every time Jessica Fletcher appears. So, I went looking around and found some mysteries that are a bit different... And no, they don't have
April 9, 2020
#A to Z Blogging: H for Historical Vintage Crimes
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That's why I love hunting and doing searches as I never would've found this gem. This is a fascinating find! If you enjoy reading about historical crimes, then here's an interesting compilation based on actual vintage police and detective records. Sounds like something every crime writer and reader will want to have in their library.
Vintage True Crime Stories Vol. 1:
That's why I love hunting and doing searches as I never would've found this gem. This is a fascinating find! If you enjoy reading about historical crimes, then here's an interesting compilation based on actual vintage police and detective records. Sounds like something every crime writer and reader will want to have in their library.
Vintage True Crime Stories Vol. 1:
April 8, 2020
#A to Z Blogging: G for The Goodbye Family
If you like the old weird west, this is a fun idea. (Check out this cool animation!)
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The Goodbye Family by Lorin Morgan-Richards is a unique, illustrated novel featuring a family of... undertakers.... (Hey, there are zombies, too!) Read on for a short interview with the author.
About the Book:
The Goodbye Family and the Great Mountain follows the lives of Weird West
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The Goodbye Family by Lorin Morgan-Richards is a unique, illustrated novel featuring a family of... undertakers.... (Hey, there are zombies, too!) Read on for a short interview with the author.
About the Book:
The Goodbye Family and the Great Mountain follows the lives of Weird West
April 7, 2020
#A to Z Blogging: F for #Mysteries with Friends
What's better than listing a few friend-themed new mysteries from fellow writers.
Cozies usually have a fun and punny theme, and most often feature friends and neighbors in the story, though that friendly atmosphere often includes a murder!
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Here's a few of the latest to enjoy:
Lavender Blue Murder (A Tea Shop Mystery Book 21), Laura Childs - Tea maven Theodosia Browning
Cozies usually have a fun and punny theme, and most often feature friends and neighbors in the story, though that friendly atmosphere often includes a murder!
* Go to Day 1
Here's a few of the latest to enjoy:
Lavender Blue Murder (A Tea Shop Mystery Book 21), Laura Childs - Tea maven Theodosia Browning
April 6, 2020
#A to Z Blogging: E for End of World, #Dystopian Reads
E for End of World
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Fittingly, I'm writing this in March just as everyone is buying supplies and getting ready to stay inside for two weeks with the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19. Hopefully, things don't progress much worse by the time this runs.
But the fun of compiling this list is I've found some really interesting sounding books I didn't know about!
After the
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Fittingly, I'm writing this in March just as everyone is buying supplies and getting ready to stay inside for two weeks with the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19. Hopefully, things don't progress much worse by the time this runs.
But the fun of compiling this list is I've found some really interesting sounding books I didn't know about!
After the
April 4, 2020
#A to Z Blogging - D for Dogs, #Apocalypse & #Zombies
Dogs, zombies and the end...
(dog-reaper dz, pixabay.com)
What's life without a dog, right? Well, when it comes to apocalypses and zombies, a dog can complicate things. Not surprisingly, though, there are quite a few books that bring these three things together. Here are a few examples:
Cadaver Dog (Zombie Dog Series Book 1) Doug Goodman - Training a dog to track a zombie is like
(dog-reaper dz, pixabay.com)
What's life without a dog, right? Well, when it comes to apocalypses and zombies, a dog can complicate things. Not surprisingly, though, there are quite a few books that bring these three things together. Here are a few examples:
Cadaver Dog (Zombie Dog Series Book 1) Doug Goodman - Training a dog to track a zombie is like
April 3, 2020
#A to Z Blogging - C for Crime Anthology and Music
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I love reading, and writing, short stories, so this unique concept caught my eye - stories inspired by the music of singer Joni Mitchell!
The Beat of Black Wings: Crime Stories Inspired by the Songs of Joni Mitchell (Available 4/7)
What a cool concept! Anyone who loves Joni Mitchell's soulful music I'd guess would love reading this collection!
Here, 28 crime writers pay
I love reading, and writing, short stories, so this unique concept caught my eye - stories inspired by the music of singer Joni Mitchell!
The Beat of Black Wings: Crime Stories Inspired by the Songs of Joni Mitchell (Available 4/7)
What a cool concept! Anyone who loves Joni Mitchell's soulful music I'd guess would love reading this collection!
Here, 28 crime writers pay
April 2, 2020
#A To Z Blogging: B for Books I'm Reading
I love to read, in case you haven't noticed. The fun of doing this blog is I also get to find new books or mention books others told me about.
So this post I'll share a few of the books I'm reading as of this writing. Like my miniature projects, it seems I also read several books at a time. ha!
The Goodbye Family and the Great Mountain, Lorin Morgan-Richards - Cute idea of a family of
So this post I'll share a few of the books I'm reading as of this writing. Like my miniature projects, it seems I also read several books at a time. ha!
The Goodbye Family and the Great Mountain, Lorin Morgan-Richards - Cute idea of a family of
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