James J. Cudney lives in New York City. He spent twenty years building a technology career in the retail, sports, media, and entertainment industries. He always felt a passion for books pulling at him, however. Frozen Stiff Drink is his sixth mystery in the Braxton Campus Mysteries series. The issues in life "My books contain diverse characters and usually address … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Frozen Stiff Drink
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Friday Fotos – catamaran at Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. We had a day to walk into downtown Queenstown from our hotel, which took us along the shores of the lake. This yellow catamaran was tied up and just begging to be photographed!More photos from New Zealand … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – catamaran at Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
Interview with Laura Childs about Lavender Blue Murder
Laura Childs is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, Scrapbooking Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries. She’s been the CEO of her own marketing firm, authored screenplays, and produced a reality TV show. Her latest Tea Shop Mystery is Lavender Blue Murder. Where the series began "Twenty years ago, … [Read more...] about Interview with Laura Childs about Lavender Blue Murder
Friday Fotos – First Church of Otago in New Zealand
We didn't make it inside the building, but the gothic architecture on the outside made me wonder if it might not be something truly special inside. The history of the First Church, as it's known, is interesting in that this is the third building for the the church. In fact, it wasn't until after the hill on which the building rests had been cut down by twelve meters that this … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – First Church of Otago in New Zealand
Guest post for Sleuth on Safari
The Big Five When I sent my editor Sleuth on Safari, I was surprised when she asked me what the ‘Big Five’ was. I don’t remember not knowing what the Big Five was. Like Naomi, the main character of The Traveler Cozy Mystery series, I had dreamed of going on a safari for years. The Big Five are:African Elephant Lion Cape Buffalo Leopard RhinocerosThese five are considered … [Read more...] about Guest post for Sleuth on Safari