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The Ripperologists #bookreview #mystery

Ciao, amici! Those of you who know me well know I have a bit of an obsession with Jack the Ripper. So, it should come as no surprise to you that I snatched up this book when I saw it. A New Jack Meets a New Breed of Detectives—Ripperologists This concept promised a contemporary andContinue reading "The Ripperologists #bookreview #mystery"

Ghostly Interference by Jan Sikes #bookreview #pnr

Ciao, amici! My schedule has shifted, and while I can’t say I have more time on my hands, I can allot it differently now. I’ve started to read for pleasure again, something I haven’t been able to do for quite some time. Last week, I read Ghostly Interference by Jan Sikes, book one of herContinue reading "Ghostly Interference by Jan Sikes #bookreview #pnr"

A New To-Do from Mr. Muse

Ciao, amici. I bet you were stunned to see my name in your inbox or WordPress feed today. I apologize for my absence. Deadlines and family obligations are not a good excuse, but that’s what kept me from visiting you and from writing here. Well, time management because of deadlines and family obligations. Semantics, IContinue reading "A New To-Do from Mr. Muse"

#HappyNewYear and a #NewRelease

Ciao, amici, y felice anno nuovo! I hope you all had a wonderful winter break, and if you celebrated any holidays, that you enjoyed them. Personally, I enjoyed my time with family, though I didn’t get to see as many of them as I would have liked. (I suspect the same is true for manyContinue reading "#HappyNewYear and a #NewRelease"

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Ciao, amici! As promised, one more post to round out this year. And what a year it was. We all had our struggles, some of us more than others, but I’d just like to focus on the good things. I’ll be offline until January, when I will do a 2020 recap and a look aheadContinue reading "Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

Season’s Readings: Christmas-Themed Stories

Ciao, amici! The year is winding down, and I haven’t even baked a single cookie yet. I’m so behind! That’s probably why I haven’t mentioned these offerings yet. If you haven’t read them and you’re not running behind (like I am), you might want to check them out. The good news is, they’re quick reads.Continue reading "Season’s Readings: Christmas-Themed Stories"

Jan Sikes’s #NewRelease: Ghostly Interference

Ciao, amici! I’m so happy to get to introduce another many-time-commenter/first-time-guest-poster today. Jan Sikes is a name many of you are probably familiar with. She’s a wonderfully talented author who is incredibly supportive of other writers in our community, and I’m thrilled to get to return the favor and show her some support today. Won’tContinue reading "Jan Sikes’s #NewRelease: Ghostly Interference"

A Brief Excerpt from my #WIP

Ciao, amici! So, yes, I’ve been largely AWOL from blogging, except for hosting friends. And yes, I promised I’d be better about that. And yes, I failed miserably at that promise. I honestly don’t know how you all do everything you do. Blogging and social media and working and family and reading and reviewing andContinue reading "A Brief Excerpt from my #WIP"

Gwen Plano’s #NewRelease: Culmination

Ciao, amici! As the month of thankfulness is winding down, I have a new-to-this-blog guest I’m so grateful to call my friend, and I’m delighted to introduce you to her today, though I suspect most of you already know her. You do if you’ve followed me over to Story Empire because she’s a new contributorContinue reading "Gwen Plano’s #NewRelease: Culmination"

Giving Thanks

In these unprecedented times, it’s important to me to be grateful for the blessings I have. For the first time in twenty years, I live in my hometown again near most of my family. I’m helping my daughter plan her wedding. My kids and I are safe and healthy. Yes, we have our challenges—we allContinue reading "Giving Thanks"