The Thrill of the Cozy: the Seaside Cove Mysteries

Cozies, Guest Authors, Spectacle

Murder, Schmurder, and the Seaside Cove Mysteries by Terry Ambrose It was thirty years ago when I decided to write a book. Not just any book but a mystery. With an antagonist who died on the first page. Yes, I know. Getting rid of the bad guy immediately might have...

The Curious Affair of the Witch at Wayside Cross

Reviews, Spectacle

The Curious Affair of the Witch at Wayside Cross “The paranormal answer to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, Jesperson and Lane are turning the Victorian era upside down in this bewitching series from John W. Campbell Award winner Lisa Tuttle.” *Penguin Random House The...

Jeanne Blasberg talks about setting, Eden, and puppies!

Interviews, Spectacle, Theme

Jeanne Blasberg strolled on over just in time for tea. What a sweet author! Settle in and take a look at the gift she brought for me! Love having you over to visit. I brewed coffee and several flavors of tea. Which do you prefer? I would love some mint tea – my...

Red Herrings and Pekoe Most Poison by Laura Childs

Cozies, Interviews, Spectacle

Enjoy my visit with Laura Childs, tea, and red herrings! Then click HERE for a review of Pekoe Most Poison. I’m so thrilled you stopped by. I know how you love tea, so I prepared these seventeen flavors for you to choose from and brought out my best teapots. Which one...

Vicki Delany is Researching Location, Location, Location.

Guest Authors, Spectacle

It’s Elementary! Location, location, location. How do you research the location for your novels? The community, village, small-town atmosphere? Do you hunt online or hop in the car and head out the door to breathe in the scents and sounds of your story’s...

Setting and Atmosphere in The Art of Vanishing

Interviews, Spectacle

Setting and Atmosphere in The Art of Vanishing by Cynthia Kuhn I’m so delighted to have Cynthia Kuhn visit again. She is here to share crafty tidbits about setting and atmosphere. Enjoy! Great to see you here! I brewed coffee and tea. I wasn’t sure which you...