USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Lois Winston writes in several genres. Kirkus Reviews dubbed her critically acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series, “North Jersey’s more mature answer to Stephanie Plum.” Lois is also an award-winning craft and needlework designer who draws source material from her experience in the crafts industry. Her latest … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Drop Dead Ornaments by Lois Winston
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Friday Fotos – Iolani Palace – beauty begins at the gates
The magnificence of Iolani Palace can be seen from the moment you enter the grounds. The palace, which was commissioned by King David Kalākaua, is the only royal palace on US soil. For those who love beautiful architecture, this is a wonderful place to visit. Even standing on the outside of the wrought iron fence looking in, you can see this is going to be a special … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Iolani Palace – beauty begins at the gates
Photo post – Full moon over Bressi Ranch
Thanks to a very cool little app called PhotoPills, I knew exactly when the moon would be directly over the clock in Bressi Ranch. At first glance, this almost looks like two full moons, but the bottom one has hands![grid content="post" grid_title="More Celebration of Light" number="6" categories="163" order_by="rand" align_text="center" image_location="bg" … [Read more...] about Photo post – Full moon over Bressi Ranch
Spotlight on The Last Note by Zaida Alfaro
The Last Note: A Miami Music Mystery by Zaida Alfaro About the BookThe Last Note: A Miami Music Mystery Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Cozy Cat Press (January 24, 2018) Paperback: 268 pages ISBN-10: 1946063487 ISBN-13: 978-1946063489 Digital ASIN: B079T5H45SKiller songs and a killer voice, but a killer at her gig? Vy has always found herself … [Read more...] about Spotlight on The Last Note by Zaida Alfaro
Behind the story of Mardi Gras Murder
Ellen Byron is the author of the Cajun Country Mystery series. She's been nominated and/or won multiple awards, including the Agatha, Lefty, and Daphne awards. One reason Ellen is such a good writer is she's learned to write under pressure, including spending time as a TV writer for series like Wings, Just Shoot Me, and Fairly OddParents. Her latest cozy mystery is Mardi Gras … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Mardi Gras Murder