Location, Location, Location – Mysteries in Fictional PlacesI am a Virginia girl, and all of my stories are set there. I write where I know. Plus, I want to share the uniqueness of the Commonwealth with its beaches, mountains, fabulous restaurants, and historical sites. I needed a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia to set my Jules Keene Glamping … [Read more...] about Guest post by Heather Weidner about Vintage Trailers and Blackmailers
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Behind the story of Trouble Brewing by Heather Day Gilbert
Heather Day Gilbert is an award-winning author of mysteries and Viking historicals. She enjoys writing about authentic family relationships and heroines who take a stand to protect those they love. Trouble Brewing is her fifth Barks and Beans Cafe Mystery.A personal theme woven throughout Trouble Brewing“I don't address many heavy issues, since I know cozy readers love … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Trouble Brewing by Heather Day Gilbert
Once Upon a Seaside Murder by Maggie Blackburn
Dissing a Whole Genre: Bad KarmaWhen the Beach Reads series begins, my main character, Summer Merriweather, is a book snob. She grew up with a mom who owned and ran a romance-themed bookstore and she found it embarrassing and appalling. A weird kind of rebellion, right? So, she became enamored with Shakespeare. It set her apart from her mom, her mom's friends, and the … [Read more...] about Once Upon a Seaside Murder by Maggie Blackburn
Review of Stitch, Bake, Die! by Lois Winston
From the publisher of Stitch, Bake, Die!With massive debt, a communist mother-in-law, a Shakespeare-quoting parrot, and a photojournalist boyfriend who may or may not be a spy, crafts editor Anastasia Pollack already juggles too much in her life. So she’s not thrilled when her magazine volunteers her to present workshops and judge a needlework contest at the inaugural … [Read more...] about Review of Stitch, Bake, Die! by Lois Winston
Behind the story of Deep Green Envy by Joy Ann Ribar
Joy Ann Ribar writes the Deep Lakes Mystery Series featuring baker/vintner and all-around spitfire, Frankie Champagne. Joy’s writing is inspired by Wisconsin’s four distinct seasons and local flavors. Deep Green Envy is the fourth book in the Deep Lakes Mystery Series.Human emotions run deepThe main issue Joy wanted to address in Deep Green Envy is how parents learn to … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Deep Green Envy by Joy Ann Ribar