Patricia Fry has been writing for publication for over 45 years. Her nonfiction articles have appeared in numerous magazines, including Woman’s World, Entrepreneur, and Writer’s Digest. Oh! Olivia is the first in her new Calico Cat Mystery series, which was released in May 2021.Each Calico Cat Mystery celebrates the spirit of the catIn her efforts to keep her cozy … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Oh, Olivia! by Patricia Fry
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Friday Fotos – flowers from the Hawaiian Golden Shower tree fall like snow
Hawaii golden shower tree rains blossomsIf you’re near a Hawaii Golden Shower tree when it drops its blossoms, you’ll understand how this tree got its name. We found one at Foster Botanic Garden that was raining golden blossoms. It looked like large yellow snowflakes were falling from the sky. What you see here is just one small section of ground as an example.The … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – flowers from the Hawaiian Golden Shower tree fall like snow
Guest post for Murder on Honky Tonk Row by Rita Moreau
One of the questions I have been asked – well in the past when we did book launches in real life – was how do you write a book? I would like to do that, but I don’t know where to start.I responded you write one word at a time. Not the magic answer they were looking for but it’s the truth because the bottom line is you must write, and you have to write every day and … [Read more...] about Guest post for Murder on Honky Tonk Row by Rita Moreau
Behind the story of Much Ado About Nauticaling by Gabby Allan
After writing plays for her friends to act out as a kid, bad poetry in high school, and her high school Alma Mater song, Gabby Allan finally found her true passion—cozy mysteries. Being able to share her world with readers, one laugh at a time, and touch people’s hearts with her down-to-earth characters makes for the best job ever. Much Ado About Nauticaling is the first book … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Much Ado About Nauticaling by Gabby Allan
Who doesn’t love pancakes? Awesome gluten-free pancakes in a jar
Who doesn’t love pancakes, right? Especially when they’re easy. And these gluten-free pancakes in a jar are super easy. So, what’s a pancake lover to do? Get cooking, of course!Modifying the original recipe to be gluten-free! There was only one problem with gluten-free pancake recipe conversions. Whether it was the recipe itself or the actual conversion, our … [Read more...] about Who doesn’t love pancakes? Awesome gluten-free pancakes in a jar