Words, Authors, Books, and Fun Stuff
Spilling the Tea
As I’m sure you all know, my sister, Betsy Bean, had a wildly successful advice column for a coffee company. However, I noticed one significant problem. Her column was all about coffee (and probably way too much focus on Irish cream).
with Lucy Leaf
Do Not Disturb. Seriously… Do Not Disturb.
Dear Lucy I am trying to get moving on my first novel, but I can’t seem to get past a brief...
Missing that holiday madness?
Dear Lucy, After months (and months and months) of being in quarantine, the one thing I miss the...
Social media scrolls and trolls
Dear Lucy Leaf, I enjoy sitting outside in the morning with a fresh cup of coffee and scrolling...
How many tea bags does it take to fill a cup?
Dear Lucy, I am quarantined with my college-age daughter, and she always uses two tea bags instead...
Drive-thru coffee in the time of quarantine.
Dear Lucy, I’ve been feeling very sad recently. I’ve been making myself coffee every morning, but...
The page vs. screen conundrum.
Dear Lucy: My partner always wants to watch television while I'm enjoying the next book on my TBR...
Author Interviews and Guest Posts
What makes a mystery cozy?
What makes a mystery a cozy mystery? An amateur sleuth. A protagonist who could be me or you, just...
Words and Things
Writing tips, book and author news, and giveaways are moving to the newsletter. Sign up HERE! Take...
Yuletide Homicide
Yuletide Homicide by Jennifer David Hesse A Wiccan Wheel Mystery #3 Publisher: Kensington Books...
A Witches Tea Party with Mark Taylor
Witches Tea Party with Mark Taylor We found Witches Tea Party and wanted to share with you...
Tea, a Good Mystery, and Ursula Marlow
It's so delightful when authors stop over to visit. When Ms. Langley-Hawthorne dropped by, I...
A Radiant Summer Newsletter
June. Yep. Hard to believe. Do you have a pile of books to read that will sweep you away from...