My Favorite Supporting Characters Anyone who’s read my books (or even just looked at the covers) might have figured out that I love poodles. What some people may not realize, is that the dogs on the covers of the Mystery Bookshop Mystery Series are actually, my dogs. Coco and Cash were the inspiration for the protagonist, Samantha Washington’s dogs, Snickers and Oreo. So, I … [Read more...] about Guest post – The Novel Art of Murder by V.M. Burns
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A Timeless Celebration guest post by Dianne Ascroft
The Perfect Town for a Cozy Mystery One of the things that draws readers to a cozy mystery is a place that appeals to them. It’s important that the place where the story is set beckons to readers to step in and stay a while. Some places just linger in your mind. Something about the atmosphere of a particular location grips you. For me that spot is Fergus, Ontario, Canada, … [Read more...] about A Timeless Celebration guest post by Dianne Ascroft
NC-17, Maizie Albright Star Detective #3 by Larissa Reinhart
Bigfoot Believers Maizie of the Maizie Albright Star Detective series has returned to her father’s home in Black Pine, Georgia, after twenty-three years of living in Hollywood with her stage-monster/manager mother. After starring in a hit teen detective show — Julia Pinkerton, Teen Detective — Maizie has (somewhat forcibly) chosen to pursue a new career in private … [Read more...] about NC-17, Maizie Albright Star Detective #3 by Larissa Reinhart
Author Guest Post by Marc Jedel for Uncle and Ants
How I Write (aka Where my books hang out before they come to me)People always ask me how I got the idea for my book. I’m always interested in understanding how other authors get their ideas. Some authors seem to swim in an endless pool of plots and characters, effortlessly plucking out one plot twist or character arc after another until they’ve burned through their … [Read more...] about Author Guest Post by Marc Jedel for Uncle and Ants
Annette Dashofy ponders time — a Cry Wolf character guest post
Recently, someone asked me what I liked to do in my spare time. I almost snorted coffee through my nose. Spare time? What’s that? I have two jobs. First and foremost, I’m a paramedic with the Monongahela County Emergency Medical Services here in southwestern Pennsylvania. I love my work. When a call comes in, the adrenaline rush is amazing. Often, we get to save lives and … [Read more...] about Annette Dashofy ponders time — a Cry Wolf character guest post