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Review of Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder

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From the publisher of Two Parts Sugar, One Part MurderWhen Maddy Montgomery’s groom is a no-show to their livestream wedding, it’s a disaster that no amount of filtering can fix. But a surprise inheritance offers a chance to regroup and rebrand—as long as Maddy is willing to live in her late, great-aunt Octavia’s house in New Bison, Michigan, for a year, running her bakery … [Read more...] about Review of Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder

Behind the story of Concession Stand Crimes by Nicole Asselin

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Nicole Asselin has a degree in English/Creative Writing and works near Boston as a Technical Writer. Her Ballpark Mystery series gives her a chance to blend her two great loves, the Boston Red Sox and mysteries. Concession Stand Crimes is the second book in the series.Inspiration for Concession Stand CrimesWhen asked what gave her the idea for this series, Nicole said, … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Concession Stand Crimes by Nicole Asselin

Lifou Island and the Cliffs of Jokin

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These photos from this Flashback to the Cliffs of Jokin were taken during a cruise we took to celebrate our 40th anniversary. I’d always said that if we went to Australia, I’d only fly one way. As a result of my determination, we were on a slow boat from Sydney to Honolulu. (It’s an excellent way to travel!)Lifou Island and the Cliffs of JokinOur trip began on Lifou … [Read more...] about Lifou Island and the Cliffs of Jokin

Puzzles and mysteries – A Shot in the 80% Dark

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The Puzzle of a Mystery NovelI’ve always thought of writing a novel as designing and solving a puzzle at the same time.  I’m one of those writers who has to have the ending to a mystery (knowing who killed the victim and why) figured out before I get too far into the draft, if I am going to be able to layer in the correct foreshadowing and have the suspected characters … [Read more...] about Puzzles and mysteries – A Shot in the 80% Dark