The Mystery Lies Somewhere Within

Ah! So, it’s you, Mysterious Mystery Reader, checking in this morning. Good morning and may your day be as bright with blessings as colored leaves on the maple tree. 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 or […]

Putting the Leaves Back on the Trees

Leaves are falling off the trees and covering my yard. Fall is here! Cold weather is coming. Would putting the leaves back on the trees make summer come around again? Every change of season, I’m reminded of one of my favorite children’s books, The Four Puppies. They enjoyed each season so much they wanted it to […]

New Contest for a Free Book!

New Contest for a Free Book!

There’s something about a contest that entices us to try our hand at winning. I’m happy to announce this morning that Amazon.com is running a contest for a free print copy of Moonlight Can Be Murder. All you have to do is click on this link:               https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/c7b75d3c8e3ee1b3 and follow Amazon’s […]

Though Storm Clouds Gathered, So Did We

Though Storm Clouds Gathered, So Did We

When five women are talking, writing, reading, and giggling, it’s no wonder they don’t notice the afternoon has grown dark and storm clouds are gathering. However, rain held off until the Cozy Critters began climbing into their cars. Then, it rained! Poured! Deluged! (I don’t think there is such a word but that’s what it did.) Carolyn came back […]

A Voice on the Airwaves

A Voice on the Airwaves

Today, at 4 o’clock, I’ll be a voice on the airwaves. My interview with Nancy Kay Grace will be aired. It’ll also be archived, so if you don’t tune in at 4 o’clock today, you can click on the link and listen to it later. Nancy’s program is Living Life Unedited, through the CWA radio network. The […]

Grave Heritage and a Contest

Grave Heritage and a Contest

Remember that contest I mentioned a few days ago? You still have time to enter! Just click on this link http://www.blanchedaymanos.com/captivating-colorful-contest/ and check out what you need to do to enter. It’s really easy; just one of three choices. The contest ends at the end of April and the time draweth nigh. My publisher sent me a […]