Today’s blog post is a short excerpt from my soon-to-be-released fourth book, Grave Heritage. Darcy and Flora face danger from a deranged killer and a record-breaking flood. The fireplace in our Levi house radiated a most welcome warmth. My chilled feeling may have been due partly to rain-cooled air and damp clothing, but mostly to shock. The […]
Aug 1, 2016
Guesting on Whiskey Tales
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If you have visited Maria Norcia Santillanes’ blog page, Whiskey Tales, you know it is entertaining, informative, and colorful. This morning, I am pleased to guest for Maria for the second time. Take a peek here for a brief run-down of all my mysteries, called Those Shivery Cozies. And while you are there, look around. This entertaining blog […]
Jul 29, 2016
And the Sky Turned Green
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Peg has been reading (she actually never stops) and I’m glad to say she enjoys cozy mysteries, maybe best of all. Is that right Peg? One of her favorites is Gone with the Wool by Betty Hechtman. Peg is eagerly awaiting a new release by Leann Sweeney, The Cat, The Collector, and the Killer. According to Amazon, its […]
Jul 26, 2016
That Pesky Roving Reporter
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Roving Reporter: I’m so glad I caught up with you, Blanche Manos. It has been a while since I’ve interviewed you and I’d like to know if anything has changed in your life. Any new books in the works? Me: I’m so glad you asked. Yes. In September, Pen-L Publishing will release the fourth Darcy […]
Jul 20, 2016
Are Some Things Best Left Buried?
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Excerpt from Best Left Buried. This woman’s manner so rankled me that I had a tough time controlling my voice. “If the land is yours already, Eileen, do I need to deed it to you?” “Just to be sure there is no question farther on down the line, I think that might be a wise […]
Jul 17, 2016
Victim Number Three
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Excerpt from Moonlight Can Be Murder. A sequel is in the works. A wind eddied through the building, flicking the newspapers and lifting the pages close to the candle. I had to get out of here, but how? I couldn’t reach the tape to peel it off my mouth and scream for help. My hands […]
