What’s Behind That False Front?

What’s Behind That False Front?

Do you remember the old western movies with store buildings that had false fronts, making them appear much larger than they were? Well,  people have false fronts too. For example, how many of you may be a secret cozy mystery writer and be totally without a clue? Wouldn’t you like to know? Wouldn’t it be […]

The Noise of the Celebration

The Noise of the Celebration

Firecrackers! Sky rockets! Light up the July sky! It’s celebration time. Moonstruck and Murderous is on Amazon, ready to go onto library shelves, eager hands, and your home. The print version is available now, but the ebook is sure to follow shortly. If you haven’t been to Amazon.com and taken a peek, now’s the time. […]

Any Moment Now

Any Moment Now

Any moment now, Moonstruck and Murderous will be available on Amazon as a print book. The ebook will follow, a few days later. I’m waiting, checking Amazon, hoping. Evangeline Carver is a key character in Moonstruck. Ned likes her as soon as she meets her, but is there more about the elderly grande dame of […]

An Altared Murder Case

An Altared Murder Case

For a couple of years, the Cozy Critters (my critique group) and I have talked about a cozy mystery where they are the principal players. So, I’ve finally gotten around to starting one. It’s just for fun; I don’t intend to send it to a publisher. And, I’ve narrowed the group of friends in this […]

A Christmas Gift for You

A Christmas Gift for You

For two days only, December 17 and 18, that’s today and tomorrow, Ned McNeil and I will be offering Moonlight Can Be Murder as a free eBook on Amazon. Just click on this link: Moonlight Can Be Murder, and download.  A strange homecoming, old friends, a crackling fireplace, a Victorian house bedecked for Christmas, a lost […]

No Way to Have a Wedding

No Way to Have a Wedding

  The pastor seemed to grasp onto that word, accident. “Yes”, he said. “That’s it.”      Tears filled Della’s eyes and coursed down her cheeks. “Is he all right?” she whispered.      Squirt hurried to Della and knelt in front of her. “You’ve gotta be brave, Della.”      “Well, where is he?” she demanded, jumping […]