Cheryl A. Head's Blog, page 7
November 30, 2020
Poem for Black Friday
Black Friday Blues
Civility has gone away
It’s been replaced by ruder sway.
A flat-screened TV is the treasure
relieves us of all sense of measure.
We elbow, gouge and snatch with zeal
And our true natures we reveal.
We cue up just to make the score
For some, even the night before.
Thanksgiving prayers and harvest reap
Take second place to discounts deep.
This madness runs throughout the season
And profit seems the only reason.
Consumerism fans the flame
But really, we are all to blame.
When shopping takes the place of spirit
No remedy can really cure it.
We stake our claim and make our plan,
For piece unearthed. Good deal to man.
Yes. civility has gone away
But doesn’t end with Black Friday.
October 1, 2020
September 6, 2020
August 4, 2020
30 Dogs, a Duck, and a Cat enter a…..CONTEST
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE CHARLIE MACK CANINE CONTEST!
Dog Contestants
It was so, darn, hard to pick one dog that captures the physical characteristics and character of Charlie Mack’s dog, Hamm. Hamm is not a small dog. Although, as our contest entries show, small dogs have confidence, and mighty good looks.
All our pooch contestants were ones with a lot of heart. A couple admitted they were too old for the job, and being an old girl myself, I fell in love with them. Hi Betty and Brutie!
As the song goes: Hamm may not be the dog some girls think of as handsome, but to Charlie’s heart he carries the key. So our distinguished, regal dogs were not quite the right fit. You know who you are: Windsor, Frisby, and Darcy.
Still Hamm is smart, protective, and lovable. He likes to sleep. A lot. So the photos of doggies sleeping on the job, spoke to me. Shout out to Dublin, Nancy & Lillie, and Quinn.
Hamm’s hair is more long than short, so our adorable short-haired dogs….sorry.
More Dog Contestants
Owner: E.A. Kafkalas
E.A. will receive a signed copy of my latest Charlie Mack Motown Mystery, Find Me When I’m Lost, which can be purchased at Bywater Books, here. Plus, E.A. and her pooch, Allie, will get an acknowledgement in Book 6 of the series-due out in 2021-which will include a more detailed description of Charlie’s dog, Hamm, based on the one-and-only Allie Kafkalas! 
Duncan (Owner: Jerry Wheeler), who looks perfect for surveillance work. I hope sister, Lexie won’t be jealous.
Jack Jack (Owner: Stacy Lynn Miller), who would be a master at witness questioning with that friendly, intelligent face.
And, Joker (Owner: Darlene Vendegna’s brother). Because sometimes your sleuth needs to look like a tough guy even if he/she has a heart of gold.
And, finally, our dog Abby gets an honorable mention for her good taste in books.
All Runners Up will receive a free, signed copy of Find Me When I’m lost. Please Direct Message me on Facebook, so I can get your mailing address.
I would be remiss, if I didn’t give a shout out to duck (Snipps) and cat (Ophelia)!
XOXO
July 30, 2020
The Charlie Mack Motown Mystery Canine Contest
The Thin Man’s Nick and Nora James are never far from Asta their terrier. Columbo loves his basset hound. Private Eye, V.I. Warshawski has a rescue Golden named Peppy.
The dog of a sleuth has to have personality, curiosity and patience.
In the fourth book of the Charlie Mack Motown Mysteries, Judge Me When I’m Wrong, Charlie Mack and Mandy Porter adopt a rescue dog. The compromise on a canine name came by using their first initials: MC––and, of course, Hammer had to follow. Dubbed Hamm for short, their male pooch is described only as a lop-eared, mixed-breed with a friendly tail and soulful eyes. 
In honor of the fifth book in the Charlie Mack Motown Mystery series, Find Me When I’m Lost, (July 28, 2020). I’m announcing the:
WHAT DOES HAMM LOOK LIKE? Contest .
Here are other hints given about Hamm in the book series:
He loves kids.
He has a large dog bed.
Hamm is a brave dog.
Contest Rules:
Post your favorite Hamm look-alike dog photos to Twitter with the hashtag #It’sHAMMerTime from July 31st-August 3, 2020.
In collaboration with my publisher, Bywater Books, I’ll select the photo that best matches my vision of Hamm the dog.
#It’s HAMMerTime
Prizes:
I will describe Hamm ,based on the winning photo, in Book 6 of the Charlie Mack series, Warn Me When It’s Time (2021).
The owner, and pet, of the winning photo will receive a special credit in Book 6, and
A signed copy of the current Charlie Mack Motown Mystery, Find Me When I’m Lost.
July 29, 2020
Thank You, Amos Lassen!
I appreciate this review by Amos Lassen of my latest book: Find Me When I’m Lost.
Thank You!
I am not really much of a mystery reader but Cheryl Head’s Charlie Mack’s series are something else. No sooner do I finish one, I begin waiting for the next one. She has the ability to create characters and plots that we love and look forward to— but sometimes it can be a long wait in between books. When a new one does come it is cause for celebration but I really must stop reading them so quickly.
July 14, 2020
And the Winner Is…..
May 12, 2020
Happy to Report
Charlie Mack Motown Mystery 2019 release, Judge Me When I’m Wrong has been shortlisted for the Golden Crown Literary Society’s Goldie Award in two categories
Mystery/Crime/Thriller and the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award.
Thank you, GCLS and thank you readers!!!
April 24, 2020
Winners! Second Chance Drawing
I just love a second chance. Don’t you???
A few weeks ago I gave away Charlie Mack Books to two followers of my blog. This week, I did a second drawing from the pool of current and new followers.
Congratulations to Lauren Curry (TN), and Erica Wright (DC) who are the winners of the Second Chance drawing for a set (4 books) of the
Charlie Mack Motown Mystery series.
Your books are signed, sealed, and on their way to you.
Thanks to Lauren and Erica and to all who follow my blog, and my writing journey.
I am grateful!
Stay Healthy, Safe and Hopeful!
