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February 8, 2021
Special Days in February (and Last Days of Our Contest)
We started off the month with National Dark Chocolate Day on the 1st. Did you know that chocolate was first served as a food in 350 BC?
And we had Groundhog Day on the 2nd. Sorry, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so six more weeks of winter.

Friday, the 5th, was National Wear Red Day, to raise awareness about women’s heart health. And today is both National Pizza Day and National Toothac...
February 2, 2021
Off Week Reminders

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Since Valentine’s Day is not far away, it seemed like a good time to remind you all that we have several Topic Pages on relationships.
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Also, don’t forget to ENTER our Winter Wonderland Contest HERE.
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Coming up next week, a discussion of the “rules” of writing — aimed at both readers and writers. And yes, “rules” is in quotes for a reason.
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January 25, 2021
To Covid or Not to Covid in Our Fiction Stories
by Kassandra Lamb ~ There’s been a debate going on in the writerly world over whether we should include references to Covid in our fiction stories going forward.
There are three schools of thought:Ignore the pandemic completely in our fiction, because after all it IS fiction.Project our timelines slightly into the future and just refer back to the pandemic occasionally as an event in the past.Realistically include the pandemic in our writing, even develop plots around it.Personally, I...
January 18, 2021
An “Off Week” Goodie Honoring Our Country
by Kassandra Lamb ~ The blog is “off” for the week, but I thought I’d share this video with you. It combines three things I love: Pentatonix, my country and my hometown of Baltimore, where this was performed and recorded in 2014.
The second song is not as good as the first. I adore the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, but Pentatonix is supposed to be a cappella. The orchestra drowns a couple of them out some. However, Let Freedom Ring is great!
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January 11, 2021
Darkness and Light (and a New Release and Contest!)
by Kassandra Lamb ~ Philosophers and artists are very aware of the contrast between darkness and light. But we normal mortals go about our lives, weathering the ups and downs, without thinking about such things all that often.

This past year, however, has brought the contrast between darkness and light into sharp relief. I don’t know about you, but 2020 was the darkest of my 68 years on this planet. It was a major challenge to remain optimistic and hopefu...
January 4, 2021
Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!
Never before have we been quite so happy to ring in a new year! With glee, we say “Goodbye 2020, hello 2021!”
Feeling hopeful about this coming year, we thought we’d share with you some of our goals, resolutions, and/or themes for 2021.

First up is…
Kathy (K.B.) Owen
Each new year, I reset my personal reminder to search for one aspect to appreciate whenever I’m tempted to feel stressed by something minor.

(I tend toward the anxious side…if there were a super power for it, ...
December 21, 2020
HAPPY HOLIDAYS From Misterio Press!!

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The blog is on hiatus until January 5, 2021, but we at misterio press wish you all a wonderful holiday season!
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And here’s a little treat for you, the absolute perfect Christmas song for this year. Jon starts out slow but the build up is worth it.
And then a more light-hearted rendition of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Pentatonix. Enjoy!
See you all in the New Year!
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December 20, 2020
And we have winners!
We have winners to announce… Drumroll, please!

First, for our Happy Holidays Contest that ended last Sunday, the winner is Vaunda B.
Yay, Vaunda!!
And for Emily James’s giveaway of a free ebook during her interview, the winner is Michael N.
Congrats, Michael!!
For more giveaways, join our Facebook group, misterio’s Magical Mystery Ride!
And stay tuned for our Winter Contest, which will be announced in early January.
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December 14, 2020
Crime Writers Interview: Emily James (and a Giveaway)

We love introducing you all to authors whom we enjoy ourselves. Here’s one of my favorites, cozy writer Emily James.

Emily James grew up watching TV shows like Matlock, Monk, and Murder She Wrote. (It’s pure coincidence that they all begin with an M.) It was no surprise to anyone when she turned into a mystery writer. Alongside being a writer, she’s also a wife, an animal lover, and a new artist. She likes coffee and painting and drinking coffee while painting. She also enjoys cooking...
December 7, 2020
Christmas: It’s the Most Stre-ess-ful Time of the Year!
by Kassandra Lamb ~ Christmas is indeed the most stressful time of the year. So Ive compiled, from previous posts, the most helpful hints for dealing with holiday stress.
And just for fun, Ive created some new lyrics for this old classic! See below and sing along.
Its the most stre-ess-ful time of the year!
Therell be much to and froing,
And tempers a blowing
When loved ones are near.
Its the most stre-ess-ful time of the year.
Its the crab-crabbiest season of all!
With the holiday shopping
and...