An excerpt from Fright of the Silvery Moon, sequel to Moonlight Can Be Murder. Tornado sirens moaned like an animal in pain as the shadowy shape of Granger Mansion appeared through the storm. Rain battered my Escape so hard, the wipers couldn’t keep the windshield clear. “Hurry, Ned,” Pat yelled as I steered the car toward my […]
Jul 14, 2016
Writers, Readers, Books Galore
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When you get several Cozy Critters together, believe me, things get lively. They are an upbeat and interesting bunch. Peg has been reading voraciously, and has read more than twenty books this month. She particularly likes cozy mysteries and there are many from which to choose! Peg likes to read a series (am I not lucky […]
Jul 13, 2016
A Glimpse Into Yesterday
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Maria Norcia Santillanes invited me to write a series of posts on her blog page. The first was published yesterday. I feel honored that she is allowing me to guest post several times. http://beachwalkermari.blogspot.com/2016/07/guest-blogger-cozy-mystery-writer.html My friend Fran, who is down-sizing, gave me a box of her antique postcards. They allow a glimpse into yesterday, a peek at what […]
Jul 1, 2016
The Month of Mighty Caesar
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Happy July 1 everyone! Summer is in full swing; the birth month of the Roman emperor Julius Caesar is here. July also contains the birthday of our country, birthdays of two of my brothers and two nephews and a beloved horse, Chappo. July abounds with customs and old sayings. Here’s one: If the first of […]
Jun 20, 2016
An Angel Who’s Bewildered?
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One of my favorite cozy mystery writers is Mignon F. Ballard. I believe I’ve read all her books. I was excited to learn that she’ll have a brand new cozy coming in August. This book will be special and I’ll tell you why. Mignon writes the Miss Dimple series and also the Augusta Goodnight, Angel […]
Jun 12, 2016
Country Homecoming
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Yesterday, my publisher sent the edited version of Grave Heritage. Now, I’ll go through, check revisions, agree or disagree and we’ll be one step closer to that fall release date. I’ve included an excerpt from Grave Heritage this morning. Darcy and Flora have had an exhausting day. Instead of being closer to solving a murder, […]
