It’s Contest Time

It’s Contest Time

Good morning. Lots of trouble going on in this old world. Lots of worries. BUT, lots of good things are taking place too! So, we’re going to celebrate the ending of May and the beginning of a brand new month. June is right around the corner. We’re going to celebrate the good. What better way […]

Please, Come to Order!

Please, Come to Order!

Just in case you’ve forgotten, here’s a great site that lists all my books except the last one, Moonstruck and Murderous. It also tells a bit about me, your friendly neighborhood cozy mystery writer. You’ll enjoy this fun and informational site. Please visit: https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/blanche-day-manos/ January can be a slow month and if we aren’t careful, […]

The Mysterious Mystery Reader

The Mysterious Mystery Reader

  Ah! So, it’s you, Mysterious Mystery Reader, checking in this morning. Good morning and may your day be as bright with blessings as the flowers blooming in summer gardens. I want to know something–an answer to a mystery. When you open the pages of a cozy mystery, any cozy mystery, what do you hope […]

What’s Behind That False Front?

What’s Behind That False Front?

Do you remember the old western movies with store buildings that had false fronts, making them appear much larger than they were? Well,  people have false fronts too. For example, how many of you may be a secret cozy mystery writer and be totally without a clue? Wouldn’t you like to know? Wouldn’t it be […]

Owl Notepad and Manos Mysteries Pen

Owl Notepad and Manos Mysteries Pen

Help celebrate the launch of Moonstruck and Murderous. This is a simple contest and the prize is simple too–this cute owl notepad and a Manos Mysteries pen to some lucky person. Just share these links on your Facebook page or website or in an email to a friend, and tell me when you’ve done that. […]

A Small Gift for You

A Small Gift for You

  What am I celebrating? You, my readers! As a way of saying Thank you for being a fan of Darcy and Flora as well as Ned, I’d like to send you a pen. All you have to do is share this blog on your Facebook page or in a blog post. When you’ve shared […]