Every morn is a fresh beginning; every day is the world made new. You who are weary of sorrow and sinning, here is a wonderful hope for you, a hope for me and a hope for you. — Author Unknown I’m not much for making New Year’s Resolutions. Once upon a time, it was fun […]
Nov 25, 2015
Thanksgiving Mysteries
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That special holiday in November arrives tomorrow. I have heard a rumor that a jolly turkey slides down chimneys bringing mince and pumpkin pies and Thanksgiving-themed books for all good and dedicated readers. If this is true, maybe I could give him a few tips on what to leave on the festive table. I couldn’t resist this children’s […]
Nov 2, 2015
A Day to Remember
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October 31, as well as being Halloween, was also Reformation Day, in honor of Martin Luther’s Reformation of the Church. If you’ve never read a history of Martin Luther, let me say he was an extremely courageous man, devoted and determined. And then November 1 was Authors’ Day! What an opportune time to launch Moonlight […]
Oct 7, 2015
An Open and Shut Case
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To the authors who read my blog: As you write your new book, do you find that you have some chapters you prefer to other chapters? To the readers who read my blog: As you read a cozy mystery, are there chapters that stand out to you? And then, of course, there are favorite parts within each chapter. […]
Sep 1, 2015
Pesky, Pernicious Pests
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He (She?) sat in the flower pot among the ruined stems of rose moss, contentedly chewing. Evidently he had just discovered that not only were the blooms delicious but the rest of it was pretty good too. And pulling it out of the ground? Well, that was fun! It was not fun for me! I […]
Aug 24, 2015
Murderer?
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Darcy Campbell has a nose for news. Is that what’s constantly getting her into trouble? Flora says she has a curiosity bump directly inherited from Darcy’s Irish father, Andy Tucker. Whatever is the reason, it’s true that our Oklahoma gal has a penchant for finding herself in tight places. She was pretty near disaster in Best […]
