Before I read Kim Taylor Blakemore's books, I thought Historical and Gothic Suspense meant Rebecca. Maybe Wuthering Heights. And that's it. It wasn't a genre I bothered with. Blakemore showed me what I was missing. A lot!
Her latest novel, AFTER ALICE FELL, is the ultimate nail-biter. Protago...
When I picked up a copy of Leanne Treese's novel, Their Last Chance, I expected a sweet romance. I got so much more. The roller-coaster ride that Will and Hannah Abbott's relationship takes had me flipping pages because I had to know what happened next. I groaned out loud when a character did so...
I fell in love with The Pot Thief mysteries by J. Michael Orenduff with the very first one. Protagonist Hubert Schuze is a man after my own heart. His common sense view of the world and the confusion that comes with having common sense in this world can make me giggle my way through an entire b...
Marilyn Meredith, who also writes as F.M. Meredith, has long been a favorite of mine, and it's not just because she's a nice lady with the energy of five Marines. Her mysteries, whether they take place in Rocky Bluff with Detective Doug Milligan (written as F.M. Meredith) or near the Bear Creek Indi...
I'm so pleased to start a new Tuesday blog. It's called "Behind the Author" and will feature authors whose books I've enjoyed.
I've found many wonderful new books and series simply because I saw an author interview and liked the author. I want you to have this same opportunity, but these authors ...
Every year around this time, I start reading (and re-reading) holiday themed mysteries. It gets me into the spirit of things, and it simply makes me happy. This year, I admit to starting my reading early. I think with all the COVID related poop that's happened (and happening) we all need a laugh and...
It's World Animal Day today. In honor of our furry and feathered friends, I've posted images of some of the animals I've known, many who have inspired characters in the Frankie Chandler Pet Psychic mystery series. Feel free to post photos of your own little buddies in the comments!
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Right now, many parts of the world are on self-imposed isolation due to the COVID-19 virus. Obvious, but if someone stumbles across this blog years from now, they may not remember.
That means plenty of time to read! I'm a voracious reader under normal circumstances, but I'm now getting through a ...
I've been so happy lately, and it partially has to do with the gems I've been finding on Acorn and Britbox. The latest is Queens of Mystery.The premise is a young woman police officer gets help solving mysteries from her three mystery-writing aunties. Of course it's more complex than ...