By Lynn McPherson Summer has finally arrived and I’m here for it. The long, hot days have brought with them a flurry of activity in my yard because I’m getting a pool (hooray!). Watching the big machines and busy workers under the bright sunny skies has reminded me about the importance of setting in a […]
UPDATE: THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY IS DONNELL BELL! CONGRATULATIONS! Partners in Crime: you’ve heard of Thelma and Louise, Bonnie and Clyde, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Today, we’d like to introduce a new type of criminal duo, Cathy Wiley and Karen Cantwell. Working together, they’re publishing the soon-to-be-released cozy short story anthology MURDER […]
by Sparkle Abbey Today we’re wishing an early Mother’s Day to all the moms out there and especially to the moms whose kids have paws! We know they may not always tell you but the dogs and cats and other animals that you walk, feed, and care for in so many way, love you to […]
By Lynn McPherson Online events are everywhere these days. Many authors, including myself, have participated in them with great success. While we grow weary of staying home and social distancing, the online community has provided an escape from isolation and kept people connected. I wanted to highlight a few reasons to get involved, if you […]
Dear Reader, I have been asked to judge writing contests and I always accept and this year I’m reading three books and judging the three finalists for the chance to be the winner for this year’s award in… I can’t tell you the name of the contest or the genre or the names of […]
By Lynn McPherson I have to talk–gush–about audiobooks because I’ve been obsessed with them since the beginning of the pandemic. Many of you may be familiar and well-versed on the many wondrous things about them, but for those of you who haven’t yet indulged, I’m here to encourage you to give them a try. The […]
By Lynn McPherson I’m a cozy mystery reader and writer. I love whodunnit mysteries with familiar characters who make me feel at home. Most recently, I’ve finished the first book in a new cozy series. I’m in the process of querying (not recommended for the faint-hearted) and while I wait for responses, I’m in a […]
It starts when someone, most likely mom, reads to you Then you are read from picture books, pretty pictures with words Then you begin to understand the words Then you realize different words make sentences Now you know what happens on each page, sort of like you are reading even if you don’t know the […]
By Lynn McPherson Everyone knows the beast that is social media. It’s everywhere. How can an author manage the good, the bad, and the ugly? Today, let’s look at how to find a balance. Let’s start at the beginning. Why use it? There are lots of reasons social media is worthwhile. To begin with, it […]
By Shari Randall Mystery is my genre of choice, but lately I’ve noticed a change in my reading habits. Maybe it’s the pandemic, politics, or the general ragged state of the world, but I’ve found solace in another genre: Horror. Yep, horror. It says a lot about the state of the world that I’ve found […]