Before becoming a New York Times Best-selling author, Gemma Halliday went through a number of careers. According to her website, she's been a film and television actress, a teddy bear importer, a department store administrator, a preschool teacher, a temporary tattoo artist, and a 900 number psychic. These days, Gemma has found her niche—writing mysteries. Here's the story … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Disappearing Diva
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Friday Fotos – waterfall at Byodo-In Temple
Waterfall at Byodo-In TemplePart of the serenity of Byodo-In Temple comes from the presence of water. There are lagoons and waterfalls where you can stand and "soak in" (not literally!) the atmosphere. I tried to capture this one with the lens slowed down, but I'm not completely satisfied with the result. However, until I can get back, it's all I've got! More from the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – waterfall at Byodo-In Temple
Behind the story of Death on the Menu by Lucy Burdette
Lucy Burdette (aka Roberta Isleib) is the author of the Key West Food Critic Mystery series. A former clinical psychologist, she's published sixteen mysteries. Her books and stories have been short-listed for Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. Her latest Key West Food Critic Mystery is Death on the Menu. Behind the story of Death on the Menu "Over the course of … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Death on the Menu by Lucy Burdette
Behind the story of To Bead or Not To Bead by Janice Peacock
Janice Peacock decided to write her first mystery novel after working in a glass studio full of colorful artists who didn’t always get along. An award-winning artist, her work has been exhibited internationally and is in the permanent collections of several museums. To Bead or Not To Bead is the fourth cozy mystery in the Glass Bead Mystery series. The world of beads "I think … [Read more...] about Behind the story of To Bead or Not To Bead by Janice Peacock
Friday Fotos – Kauai’s Spouting Horn is a must-see
Spouting Horn on Kauai No matter how many times we've been to the island of Kauai, one of our must-see attractions has always been Spouting Horn. It's one of those magnificent natural experiences all visitors should see. If you're a believer that many myths are often grounded in reality, then you must wonder if perhaps there really is a dragon trapped down under those rocks, … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Kauai’s Spouting Horn is a must-see