I'm back with another author for you! For those who are new to The Author Behind the Books, I ask a series of questions intended to let you know a bit about the authors whose books I've read and enjoyed. Since mystery readers tend to be voracious readers, I assume you, too, are always on the loo...
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M.M. Gornell – The Author Behind the Books
When I first read Uncle Si's Secret, or maybe it was Death of a Perfect Man, by award-winning author M.M. Gornell, I had a epiphany. So this is what it means when the location becomes another character in the book. Her Route 66 mysteries show her love for that iconic highway. Many of her books are s...
The Author Behind the Books – Kim Taylor Blakemore
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...
The Author Behind the Books – Leanne Treese
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...
The Author Behind the Books – J. Michael Orenduff
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...
The Authors Behind the Books – Marilyn Meredith
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...
Behind the Author with Jacqueline Vick
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 ...
Tucson Festival of Books One Year Later
It’s Time to Read Holiday Mysteries
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...
World Animal Day and the Pets I Have Known
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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