Ritter Ames's Blog, page 9

What’s New and Free Wednesday–Holiday Edition

Yes, here in the States we’re looking forward to Thanksgiving and a lot of turkey and pie. But I wanted to take a quick minute first and post some bargains and freebie books available right now in case you still … Continue reading →

Probably Woefully Tardy Excerpt from Abstract Aliases

I had two people ask me the very same thing yesterday. The encounters were in two very different places–one person was an author and the other a confirmed mystery reader. Talk shifted to excerpts of books on blog posts, and … Continue reading →

Before Fall Colors Disappear

Friday afternoon I took time off to go an walk around our city’s lake. Though the winds roared the day before, by Friday they’d calmed enough that the mid-60s temps didn’t require a jacket, but there were still lots of … Continue reading →

You Can Read Me Here, Or Hear Me There…

We used to have a neighbor my mother called “the gadabout” because the neighbor’s car zipped in and out of her driveway All Day Long. Seriously. Well, this week I’ve been doing a little internet gadabouting myself. Not anywhere to … Continue reading →

Just Gonna Say It One More Time

I won’t ever try to tell anyone how to vote, but I will always challenge you to vote. It is your right and your responsibility. And I’d like to add for all future contenders out there For Any Elected Office, … Continue reading →

For All My Newsletter Subscribers–

Brand New Halloween Short Story! I just sent out a newsletter to all my newsletter subscribers with the link and password to the new Bodies of Art Mysteries Halloween short story–it’s the one I previewed here in late June and … Continue reading →

Halloween is Coming and Fun on the Schedule Today

Is everyone ready for Halloween? Yes, this is Halloween week, and I’m celebrating the fact today over at a weeklong Facebook event Kathi Daley is hosting that she’s calling a Halloween Spooktacular. Trust me, that event name sums it up … Continue reading →

Some Good Reads Free Right Now

I haven’t done a freebie blog in quite a while. However, this weekend I’m noticing a number of good free books available–with more reading options for later by the authors–so wanted to take a second to put a few up … Continue reading →

Laurel Beacham Offers a Peek Behind the Scenes

Laurel Beacham may be dodging her “pet journalist” at the moment to keep from giving an interview about her job, but she agreed to sit down at Dru’s Book Musing for a little Day in the Life action. You know Laurel is … Continue reading →

Excuse Me While I Change My Hat

This has been one exciting week. Nothing like a new book release to have all my friends come out, send congratulations, and tell their friends about my new book. I am so very grateful for that. For authors, release week … Continue reading →