As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, it’s the perfect time for a little spring cleaning. Inside and outside the house, my list is long for sprucing things up for this new season. From windows to linens to garden beds to around the old barn, there are dozens of tasks to check off […]
From the Stiletto Gang we wish you a happy, healthy and very bookish 2024!
Happy December! It’s the most exciting time of the year. And for me, it’s the messiest time of the year because I’m finishing up the first draft of the next Food Blogger Mystery. My goal when writing the first draft is to take what I’ve plotted and turn it into something that is readable and […]
The other day while I was on Facebook, I saw a photo in a reader’s group of the member’s newest haul and they were all Christmas books. And with Hallmark and GAF airing Christmas movies since the middle of last month, it’s feeling a lot like Christmas. And there are a few compelling reasons why […]
Please join me in welcoming Rosalie Spielman to the blog! Her wonderful publisher is donating a portion of the proceeds of her newest book, MURDER COMES HOME, to the DAV. Details below. — Shari There’s a common joke with mystery writers about their computer search histories being arrest worthy should we ever be suspects […]
As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold and the air becomes crisp and inviting, there’s no better time to cozy up with a good book than during the fall season. To enhance your reading experience and immerse yourself fully in the autumn atmosphere, consider creating the perfect fall reading space—a cozy nook […]
As the sun rises higher in the sky and the days grow longer, summer beckons us to bask in its warm embrace. For avid readers, this season presents an unparalleled opportunity to immerse ourselves in the joys of summer reading. Whether it’s lounging by the poolside, swinging in a hammock, or picnicking in the park, […]
Hi. I’m Debra and I’m an author on a deadline which means I’m working on and thinking about my WIP 24/7. Not only do I have a deadline looming, I have a release in about 50 days of a brand new series. So this is why this month’s post will be an excerpt. I seriously […]
Happy March! We’re three months into 2023 and I wonder, if resolutions were made at the beginning of the year, how are we doing? According to the Forbes Health/One Poll survey, 39% of the respondents had a goal to improve health, 37% wanted to lose weight and 33% wanted to improve their diet. However, a […]
By Debra Sennefelder January is now behind us and I’m settling into February quite nicely. Last week I finished the first draft of the next Food Blogger mystery and now it’s set aside for about a week while I turn my attention onto my next release, HOW THE MURDER CRUMBLES. I’m so excited for […]