The Auckland Sky Tower, shown in the black-and-white image, dominates the skyline in downtown Auckland. Our hotel was only two blocks from the tower. Sadly, the Christchurch shooting tragedy took place only days before our arrival and the tower was kept dark at night. We didn't take the trip to the top, but did marvel repeatedly during our stay over this incredible … [Read more...] about Auckland Sky Tower in black-and-white
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Behind the story of The Garden Club Murder
Amy Patricia Meade is an avid cook who says she reads cookbooks as if they were novels. Although she and her husband are American, they currently reside in Bristol, England. Amy is the author of The Marjore McClelland Mystery series, set in 1930s Connecticut. She’s also written The Rosie the Riveter Mystery titled Don’t Die Under the Apple Tree, and the Vermont Mystery Series … [Read more...] about Behind the story of The Garden Club Murder
Friday Fotos – for all the writers
For all the writers out there, he's a boutique stationer in Devonport, New Zealand. That display in the window includes an old typewriter, which looks to be in mint condition, that is labeled, "Built in the British Empire." Only as I was preparing this post did I realize there's no brand name or logo visible. Arrgh! I don't know what brand that beauty is. What I can say is that … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – for all the writers
Behind the story of A Night’s Tail by Sofie Kelly
Sofie Kelly is the New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Cats mysteries. She also writes the New York Times bestselling Second Chance Cat mystery series as Sophie Ryan. Sofie’s latest Magical Cats mystery is a night’s tail. The beginnings of a night’s tail The inspiration for a novel can strike an author at any time. In this case, the inspiration for a … [Read more...] about Behind the story of A Night’s Tail by Sofie Kelly
Behind the story of Murder Double or Nothing by Lida Sideris
Lida Sideris is an author, lawyer, and all-around book enthusiast. In addition to soft-boiled mysteries, Lida also has written a picture book for ages 4-8 titled The Cookie Eating Fire Dog. Here is the story behind Murder: Double or Nothing, the third book in her Southern California Mystery series. Murder: Double or Nothing - the backstory Lida said the story is loosely based … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Murder Double or Nothing by Lida Sideris