Val Deniston knows that her grandfather’s plan to cement his position as an excellent cook is a bad idea. After all, the man can’t even cook. But, what Granddad wants, Granddad gets, including the title of “Codger Cook.” So, they set up the dinner to appear as though the Codger Cook made the meal even though Val did all the work.At the dinner party with five guests, one of … [Read more...] about Review of Scam Chowder by Maya Corrigan
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The Bomb Maker’s Son – an emotional thriller
When Attorney Parker Stern’s mother, Harriet, shows up with fugitive Ian Holzner, Parker is shocked. The man is the suspected 1975 Playa Vista bomber. He’s an anti-war radical who was accused of planting a bomb that killed four people. After forty years of hiding, Ian wants to turn himself into the FBI. Harriet is convinced of Ian’s innocence and wants Parker to represent him, … [Read more...] about The Bomb Maker’s Son – an emotional thriller
Lessons learned with Maggie Toussaint
Maggie Toussaint (maggietoussaint.com) started out as a scientist and technical writer. By a quirk of fate, she discovered early on how people can ignore the obvious and take extraordinary steps to avoid involvement. Toussaint is a believer that justice should always be served and, for this interview, talked about karma, life’s defining moments, and her new release, “Bubba Done … [Read more...] about Lessons learned with Maggie Toussaint
Behind the story with Kate Carlisle
Kate Carlisle is the author of the popular Bibliophile Mysteries and the Fixer-Upper Mysteries. She’s a lover of wines, books, and laughter. In this behind-the-story interview, Kate Carlisle describes how she blended all three for her new release, “Ripped from the Pages.”“My books aren't usually ‘issue’ books,” said Carlisle. “They're entertaining whodunits that will engage … [Read more...] about Behind the story with Kate Carlisle
Terry Odell wants to keep her mysteries light
Terry Odell is the author of multiple books in the mystery, thriller, and romantic suspense genres. For this interview, Odell discussed her newest release, which is the fourth Mapleton Murder, “Deadly Production.”On the issue of writing about issues, authors fall into two distinct camps—those who do and those who don’t. Terry Odell said, “I don't like tackling serious … [Read more...] about Terry Odell wants to keep her mysteries light