If you travel to the westernmost end of Kaua‘i, you'll find Polihale Beach, which is adjacent to a forest reserve, a state park, and the incomparable Na Pali Coast. This is not a beach where you'll find a lot of people. But, it is a place where the water is warm and the sand nice and soft. This photo was taken by my cousin Sharon on her trip to Kaua‘i, her first trip ever. Now … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — a beautiful day at Polihale Beach
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Friday Fotos — Na Pali Coast hike with a dream view
My cousin Sharon made her first trip to the Garden Isle recently. After months of planning and anticipation, the time to see this beautiful island arrived. I have to say she had the luck of the Irish going for her. She and her boyfriend Scott went hiking on the Na Pali Coast and here's what they saw. True, Kaua‘i does have perfect days like this one quite often. But, wow, this … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Na Pali Coast hike with a dream view
Behind the story of Fatality by Firelight with Lynn Cahoon
New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon’s latest Cat Latimer Mystery has just been released. For this interview, Cahoon talked about Fatality by Firelight—how it developed and the story behind the story. She also revealed one of the craziest stories about a writer’s research I’ve come across. Attracting “crazy” “In Fatality by Firelight, the characters deal with the … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Fatality by Firelight with Lynn Cahoon
March Double Trouble Contest with two more cozy authors!
The March Double Trouble Contest is over. Thanks for stopping by. Entries closed on March 15. If you are not already receiving The (Little) Snitch — Contest Edition and want to register, click here. The (Little) Snitch — Contest Edition always contains a double bonus code, which gives you two bonus entries. Congratulations to the winners, Irene A. and Jana … [Read more...] about March Double Trouble Contest with two more cozy authors!
Behind the story of The Silence of the Flans with Laura Bradford
“I never set out to address an issue in one of my cozies,” Bradford said. “However, it seems as if one always finds its way in whether I realize it or not. In The Silence of the Flans, there’s a subplot dealing with small town living and how local politics and greed can undermine so much. I hope that my work as a small town journalist many years ago made these particular scenes … [Read more...] about Behind the story of The Silence of the Flans with Laura Bradford