James J. Cudney, known to many simply as Jay, is a writer who wears many hats. He’s not only an author, but also a blogger, a genealogist, and a reader and reviewer. Sleigh Bell Tower is the eight book in the Braxton Campus Mystery series.In the spirit of the holidaysJay said, “Usually in previous books, there has been a hint of an underlying message that I wanted to … [Read more...] about Sleigh Bell Tower by James J. Cudney
Author Interviews
Murder in the Christmas Tree Lot by Judith Gonda
Judith Gonda is a mystery writer and Ph.D. psychologist with a penchant for Pomeranians and puns, so it's not surprising that psychology, Poms, and puns pop up in her amateur sleuth mysteries featuring landscape architect Tory Benning.What’s behind the story of Murder in the Christmas Tree Lot?“From an overall theme and plot perspective, like most crime writers, all my … [Read more...] about Murder in the Christmas Tree Lot by Judith Gonda
Interview with Nellie H. Steele about Danger at Dunhaven Castle
An Indies Today finalist for Best Book of the Year 2020 with Cleopatra’s Tomb, Nellie H. Steele made the leap from science to art with her first book, The Secret of Dunhaven Castle. A literary split personality, Nellie’s work ranges from cozy mystery to supernatural suspense to riveting adventure. Danger at Dunhaven Castle is the fourth Cate Kensie Mystery.As a writer, … [Read more...] about Interview with Nellie H. Steele about Danger at Dunhaven Castle
Behind the story of The Notorious Noel Caper by Sally Carpenter
Sally Carpenter is a native Hoosier living in Southern California. She has a master’s degree in theater from Indiana State University, a Master of Divinity, and a black belt in tae kwon do. The Notorious Noel Caper is the fifth book in her Sandy Fairfax Teen Idol series.A Christmas junkieSally said, “I write cozy mysteries, so the primary goal is, of course, to solve a … [Read more...] about Behind the story of The Notorious Noel Caper by Sally Carpenter
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