Recently, I’ve had the honor of traveling around the world. I mean to far-off places I’ve only heard about. You know how? Some friends in Austria and also in India bought my cozy mysteries! With a click of the mouse on their computers, there I was! Now, isn’t that neat? Many other authors have had […]
Aug 24, 2017
Curiosity, the Cat, and You
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This morning, I am putting you in the spotlight. I, the curious author, am curious about you. I want to know what you look for in a cozy mystery, what you like or dislike, and why you read the Ned McNeil series and the Darcy and Flora series. And, I want to know how you […]
Aug 17, 2017
Eye-Poppin’ Good News
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This has never happened before! Not in this way; not so many at one time, but here it is: my publisher, Pen-L Publishing is offering four of my cozy mysteries–count them, that’s more than half of them–for only 99 cents each. Hop on over to Amazon and take a look! Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/Blanche-Day-Manos/e/B0090018EI. But, folks, […]
Aug 13, 2017
A Chat with a Character
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A Chat with a Character Sometimes we readers wonder what our favorite characters are doing behind the scenes, those times between books. This morning, we drop in on the heroine of Moonlight Can Be Murder and By the Fright of the Silvery Moon ,Nettie Elizabeth Duncan McNeil, Ned to her friends (except Miss Ann, who insists […]
Aug 12, 2017
Raise the Rafters! Good News This Morning!
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Shout it to the rafters! Good news this morning! I am delighted and honored to be featured today on http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/ Lisa’s page is a thoroughly delightful review of books and conversations with authors. Her blogspot has been named one of the top ten cozy mystery blogs. Here you’ll find news of books, authors, food, […]
Aug 11, 2017
The Mystique of a Moist August Morning
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A loud crash directly overhead woke me. Thunder! Lightning shivered through my curtains and rain pounded against the windows. Waking up to a thunderstorm is a great way to start the day. But, looking past the moist mystique of a thunderstorm, what will these summer hours hold? Today, I’d like us to discuss looking past. […]
