I took this photo during our stay near the Hilton Hawaiian Village for Left Coast Crime in 2017. Each day, I had the pleasure of walking by this planter filled with peace lilies. They somehow seem to lighten the mood no matter what's going on. Of course, during a week of being at a conference (in Hawaii, no less) there wasn't much that could dampen the mood.One thing I … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Peace lilies at Hilton Hawaiian Village
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Guest post – Witches, Spiders, and Schemes by Elizabeth Pantley
Witches, Spiders, and Schemes by Elizabeth PantleyWhere Do Book Ideas Grow?I write books in two genres: parenting and mysteries. That means the world offers me endless ideas and inspiration. No matter where I am, book ideas grow. Every day brings ideas for characters, plots and real-life scenarios. Watching parents and children interact always provides insight, … [Read more...] about Guest post – Witches, Spiders, and Schemes by Elizabeth Pantley
Behind the story of Death of the Shelf by Alison Brook
Allison Brook is the pseudonym of Marilyn Levinson, who writes mystery, young adult, and romantic suspense. Death On The Shelf is the fifth book in the Haunted Library series.Love and marriage“The idea for this book developed from the events of the previous book. More murders, of course, but the storyline continues the threads of what's happening next in the lives of my … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Death of the Shelf by Alison Brook
A Private Investigator looks at romance scams
This post follows up on last month’s post, Greed and love — the 2021 romance scam perfected. The difference is, this month we’re getting personal. Elizabeth Breck, a licensed private investigator in San Diego, describes her own experience with romance scams. Elizabeth is also the author of the Madison Kelly Mystery Series. Anonymous came out to critical acclaim in 2020, and … [Read more...] about A Private Investigator looks at romance scams
Friday Fotos- white hibiscus loving the sun
I love white hibiscusI absolutely love white hibiscus, and these guys obviously love the sun. Actually, I love any hibiscus, whether they're red, orange, yellow, or any of the other colors. The lush green leaves of the plants seem to convey a sense of calm. These were especially beautiful because they’re a pure white with only a red stamen. The ancestors of these plants … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos- white hibiscus loving the sun