Characters: The facts behind the fictionFictional characters, whose reach extends far beyond the covers of a book, are legendary. As a kid, Harriet the Spy spoke to me, as did Jo March in Little Women. I suspect many an aspiring writer feels similarly about Harriet and Jo, for whom writing is an essential part of who they are. It’s also the reason why, somewhat … [Read more...] about Murder in First Position by Lori Robbins
Scrivenings
Behind the story of Truffles and Tragedy
Gayle Leeson is a pseudonym for Gayle Trent. Truffles and Tragedy is the sixth book in the Down South Cafe Mystery series. Gayle said that she likes addressing the issue that things aren’t always what they seem. “I’ve examined variations on this theme throughout my books over the years; and with Truffles and Tragedy, I wanted to explore how easily someone could be framed for … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Truffles and Tragedy
Friday Fotos – Lifou Island flowers
These delicate Lifou Island flowers are another of the many tropical sights on Lifou Island. I have no idea what this one is called—I tend to be terrible at remembering plant names! For all I know, these Lifou Island flowers could be a nonnative invasive species that's considered a weed!I was thankful that the light was simply spectacular and allowed me to capture the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Lifou Island flowers
Behind the story of Double or Muffin by Victoria Hamilton
Victoria Hamilton is the bestselling author of several mystery series including the national bestselling Vintage Kitchen Mysteries and Merry Muffin Mysteries. She describes herself as a solitary being who can be coaxed out of her writing cave for brownies and cat videos. She started her writing life as Donna Lea Simpson, bestselling author of Regency Romances, paranormal … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Double or Muffin by Victoria Hamilton
Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes — a one-pot delight
At Christmas, we invested in an All-Clad stainless steel turkey roaster. When we bought it, my thought was that it would get used periodically during the year to make large one-pan dinners. This Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes recipe was the perfect opportunity to test out my theory. And, guess what? It worked! Like a charm. I was able to caramelize the onions, brown the … [Read more...] about Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes — a one-pot delight