It’s been more than a hundred years since anyone actually was punished by being put in the pillory. In some cases, offenders had their heads shaved. These days, the town of Russell uses their pillory on the boardwalk as a great tourist attraction. And, by the way, Kororareka means “how sweet is the penguin". Kororakeka was the name of the colony that eventually became … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Russell pillory — fun now, not then
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Grand Openings Can Be Murder guest post
Renewal and Reinvention: Why Grand Openings Can Be Murder is Set in GalvestonThanks for letting me stop by and introduce everyone to Felicity and her world. I’m excited to kick off the Bean to Bar Mysteries series with Grand Openings Can Be Murder, and I’m so happy to get to share. In this first book, I wanted to tell a story of loss and renewal. Felicity has left her … [Read more...] about Grand Openings Can Be Murder guest post
Review of The King’s Justice by Susan Elia MacNeal
From the publisher of The King’s JusticeCould a stolen violin be linked to a serial killer terrorizing London during World War II? Only secret agent extraordinaire Maggie Hope knows in this riveting mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Mr. Churchill’s Secretary.London. December, 1942. As the Russian army repels German forces from Stalingrad, Maggie … [Read more...] about Review of The King’s Justice by Susan Elia MacNeal
Say hello to my friends at Booklovers Bench
On February 1, I’ll be officially joining the Booklovers Bench crew. I was a member of this group a few years ago, left for a while, but now I’m back. The thing I love about the group these days is it’s all cozy mystery authors. From cozy cooks to crafts to quaint B&B’s, we’ve all got a side of murder with a tale to tell. If you like your mysteries cozy, why not check out … [Read more...] about Say hello to my friends at Booklovers Bench
Friday Fotos – on the docks in Russell, New Zealand
This photo was taken on the docks in Russell, New Zealand as we departed the MS Noordam for our day trip in town. There’s always a lot of hype about the ports of call prior to and during a cruise, but Russell lived up to the advance information in every way. It’s a lovely little town, and that begins right when you disembark. We had a great time touring Russell and only wished … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – on the docks in Russell, New Zealand