From the publisher of The Golden Tresses of the Dead Although it is autumn in the small English town of Bishop’s Lacey, the chapel is decked with exotic flowers. Yes, Flavia de Luce’s sister Ophelia is at last getting hitched, like a mule to a wagon. “A church is a wonderful place for a wedding,” muses Flavia, “surrounded as it is by the legions of the dead, whose listening … [Read more...] about Review of The Golden Tresses of the Dead
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Friday Fotos – Winds of Change and Kites Over Vista public art
One of the things I love about Vista is how there are so many parks, and what the City has done with them. There is artwork scattered throughout the city. The theme of the artwork is called Kites Over Vista. My goal is to get to see all of it, but so far I’ve only captured a few of those pieces in photographs. This piece, which is located about a mile from us, is called Winds … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Winds of Change and Kites Over Vista public art
Guest post – The Novel Art of Murder by V.M. Burns
My Favorite Supporting Characters Anyone who’s read my books (or even just looked at the covers) might have figured out that I love poodles. What some people may not realize, is that the dogs on the covers of the Mystery Bookshop Mystery Series are actually, my dogs. Coco and Cash were the inspiration for the protagonist, Samantha Washington’s dogs, Snickers and Oreo. So, I … [Read more...] about Guest post – The Novel Art of Murder by V.M. Burns
Behind the story of Death by Committee by Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan is a USA Today Best-selling author. She is the author of over forty-five novels, novellas, and short stories that span a variety of genres from American West historicals to paranormal and fantasy romances and contemporary romances. Death by Committee (An Abby McCree Mystery) is her first cozy mystery. The beginnings of Death by Committee "I started off with the … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Death by Committee by Alexis Morgan
Scam Tip: Social Security scams become more sophisticated
Social Security scams—the new wave The Inspector General has warned consumers to beware of robocalls from the main Social Security number. This warning comes in response to an increase in Social Security scams. Thanks to technological advances, scammers are now able to trick CallerID into displaying almost any number they choose. Is it any wonder the bad guys have chosen the … [Read more...] about Scam Tip: Social Security scams become more sophisticated