Scenes of inspiration for the Handcrafted Mystery series: A Crafter Knits a Clue, A Crafter Hooks a Killer, A Crafter Quilts a Crime. Every writer needs a muse. Right? Today I’m going to share some real photos that I snapped around WI using my cell phone that helped support/encourage my writing for this series-- with captions included. I hope you enjoy the journey through … [Read more...] about Scenes of inspiration for A Crafter Quilts a Crime
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Behind the story of Lavender Toes
Barbara Silkstone writes comedic mysteries as well as Pride and Prejudice Regency variations. Lavender Toes is the fifth book in the Cold Cream Murders series. Bees, please When Barbara began writing Lavender Toes, she didn’t understand the importance of honey bees to the world’s food supplies and production. Now, all that has changed.In Lavender Toes, Olive Peroni and Lizzy … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Lavender Toes
Hems and Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
Elizabeth Penney is an author, entrepreneur, and local food advocate living in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Her cozy mystery, Hems & Homicide, is the first in the Apron Shop mystery series. The beginnings of Hems & Homicide "Before I became an author, I worked as a business consultant, advising entrepreneurs how to launch and grow their businesses. I soon saw … [Read more...] about Hems and Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
Guest post – A Mysterious Mixup by J.C. Kenney
Book Ten Good morning from Indianapolis, which in January means cold and snow. Otherwise known as perfect weather to stay indoors with a warm drink and a good book. Speaking of books, I’m thrilled to share with you the fact that A Mysterious Mix Up is my tenth published novel. My first seven novels were written in a different genre under a different name. When I moved to … [Read more...] about Guest post – A Mysterious Mixup by J.C. Kenney
Friday Fotos – a classic New Zealand country setting
When we signed up for an overnight stay with a local farmer in Rotorua during our New Zealand trip, we had no idea we were in for such an idyllic setting. The cool thing was that since they leased out their land rather than doing the farming themselves, we didn't have to milk cows or do any of that other "farm stuff." It was a fabulous experience!More photos from Rotorua … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – a classic New Zealand country setting