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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 …
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Tis the season for red and greenPerhaps I’m slipping into Christmas mode here again. My photo for today was originally a yellow hibiscus, but when I saw the red and green of this anthurium that I …
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ROMANCE WITHIN COZY MYSTERIESWhy do so many cozy mysteries have an element of romance? Do readers expect that? Does the author prefer to include it? It’s a good question, and one I had to face …
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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 …
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Letters from Santa - here we go againThe first email hit my inbox on December 1st. The second came in this morning. The subject was, ‘Your kids will love Santa’s letter.’ Good grief. Are we …
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Tamale Pie - an all-time favTamale Pie has been a favorite in our house for years. I became an even bigger fan of this recipe after I learned I couldn’t have gluten. This recipe is a yummy blend …
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About halfway through our walking tour of Monterey’s historic downtown, we came to the Cooper-Molera Adobe. It was a hot. dry afternoon, and we were tired. It gave us a perfect reason to hang out in the gardens and soak up some of Monterey’s history.
