All Directions, East to West, From North to South

All Directions, East to West, From North to South

We Cozy Critters discussed everything from all directions– East to West, from North to South, and all in between. It may not have been structured but it was fun. Oh yes, we also talked about books and writing. Jane re-read the lovely poem that a trip to the Gulf inspired, “Secrets of the Ocean.” Her […]

When History Is a Part of the Mystery

When History Is a Part of the Mystery

“What is that roar?” Nemo asked, ears perked up, tail at half-mast. “It’s just the FedEx truck,” I told him. “Maybe they’ve brought good news!” Ever alert and watchful, Nemo grumbled as I opened the door and took the box the polite FedEx man handed me. Was it what I thought it was? Tearing into […]

An Enthusiastic, Heart-Warming Welcome

An Enthusiastic, Heart-Warming Welcome

The enthusiastic welcome you are giving By the Fright of the Silvery Moon is heart-warming. Thank you. It is exciting to know that Ned and her latest mystery is going to so many homes. If you enjoy the book, an honest Amazon review would be mighty welcome too.   Yesterday, my talented publisher, Pen-L.com, sent […]

Huge Announcement: New Book Release!

Huge Announcement: New Book Release!

A huge announcement this morning–that long-awaited date has arrived. The latest Ned McNeil cozy mystery, By the Fright of the Silvery Moon is here, released, debuted, launched, and presented! Am I excited? Well, just a tad.   You met Ned (Miss Ann always calls her Nettie) in Moonlight Can Be Murder. You went with her into […]

A Lulu of a Nightmare

A Lulu of a Nightmare

The nightmare jolted me awake. This is the opening line of By the Fright of the Silvery Moon and last night, it was quite literally true. An awful nightmare, which I shall not recount to you, woke me. I came to the sofa, went back to sleep, and, although I didn’t sleep well, didn’t dream the same thing […]

The Feeling of Winning the Lottery

The Feeling of Winning the Lottery

Is there anything more heady and exhilarating than launching a brand new book? Well, sure, I guess there is–the birth of a baby is more exciting. But, is winning the lottery? Having never won that or even tried to,I’d have no idea, but it sounds like fun. Finding that an unknown, rich uncle had died […]