The Key–Chapter Five

The Key–Chapter Five

Chris took a sip of coffee. “That’s good,” she said. “You make the best coffee, Val.” I smiled. “Thanks, but what do you make of it? Why on earth would my cousins do such a thing? It’s beyond me.” Chris lifted Miss Kitty onto her lap and frowned. “It’s a puzzle. Do you think these […]

Hasten Slowly

Hasten Slowly

Happy first day of August! Did you know that today, August 1, is National Girlfriends’ Day, National Mountain Climbing Day, and National Raspberry Cream Pie Day? The whole month is Admit You’re Happy Month, and this first week of August is Simplify Your Life Week. Pretty interesting month, isn’t it?  If you have an August […]

March or Madness or Both

March or Madness or Both

  This month, I’ll be highlighting my March mystery, Moonstruck and Murderous. March, that year, was different. For one thing, there were two full moons–a month of a blue moon–and everyone knows that anything can happen during a month like that. Just ask Pat, one of Ned McNeil’s closest friends. It all started when Ned […]

Ne’er Trust a July Sky

Ne’er Trust a July Sky

Ne’er Trust a July Sky. Why? Probably because a day that starts sunny could cloud up and be a rainy day within a short time. Planning a picnic? Good, but bring an umbrella just in case. July. Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends. It’s a good day to remember heritage and country and […]

The Wonderful Week That Went By Fast

The Wonderful Week That Went By Fast

The Wonderful Week That Went By Fast Every author looks forward to the launch of her book. Months of sitting at the computer, checking facts, going back and forth with editors and publishers, and at last, the BIG DAY! Monday was just such a day for GRAVE HERITAGE, the fourth Darcy and Flora cozy mystery […]