A Mammoth of a Mystery

The Mammoth Murders by Iris Chacon The Mammoth Murders is the second book in Iris Chacon’s…

Think Before You Act

We’re all human. That explains why we sometimes think in the short term, crave instant gratification,…

Can’t get enough of Paranormal Mysteries?

  This sweepstakes might just satisfy that craving. Two winners will receive ALL of the eBooks.…

EVALINA’S GRIT, #NewRelease, A Sweet Western Historical Romance

Author Kara O’Neal has a new book out! Kara is a marvelously prolific author of Western…

On Hiatus – SORRY

The truth I’m on a bit of a break for a while. With illnesses and numerous…

My coffee pot guest: Paul Bennett and his The Mallory Saga.

Welcome to my Blog!Wander through wonderful worldsreal and fictional,meet interesting people,visit exciting placesand find a few…

St Wilfrid and his Crypts

Last week, on my way back from a research trip to York, I called in at…

Wallking the Northumberland Coastal Path – Day 3 – Howick to Seahouses

After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast at The Old Rectory in Howick it…

Stay Close, Novac excerpt

  It’s been a while since I shared an excerpt from my romantic suspense-cozy mystery: Stay…

A Little High Desert Magic

Photo thanks to: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/wyoming/magical-natural-wy-oasis/ I don’t know if you’ve ever been out West in the high…

Danny Diem’s life is upended when he inherits a small-town ranch. But learning he has a…

SUMMER ON MY SWING – Pondering Answers

“Hot July brings cooling showers, apricots and gillyflowers.” – Sara Coleridge I admit as a writer…

Virtual Book Tour: Irresistible

I’m happy to welcome USA Today Bestselling author Darcy Burke. Today, Darcy shares an entertaining post…

Life After Dallas

Image: Amazon.com Nearly two years ago I shared that while back in my hometown caring for…

A Recipe and A Read: Southern Style Tomato Gravy and a Cozy Mystery by Author Emma (Janis) Lane…

I’m a displaced Georgia Peach living in Western New York and hardly ever saying “y’all” anymore.…

Fellow Author Intro: Judith Keim

I hope your summer days have some fun and relaxation included–ditto if you’re in the Southern…

Callie Ch 3 by Leanne Dyck (inspired by the writing life) “The Voice”

 Chapter Two: Why did the bookseller give Aurora that necklace? Why did he insist she take…

Bordeaux Bike Tour Day 6 (Jour Six)

Last chance to ride. Bordeaux Bike Tour Day 6 (Jour Six): Last chance to ride. Route…

The Box

The box hung on the noticeboard at the back of the classroom. Hilde shuddered inside. It…

Book Editors

 When (and if) should you hire a freelance book editor? https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2021/03/when-to-hire-a-freelance-book-editor

The “dog days of summer” and a blog hiatus

It’s the time of year here in Canada that my mother and grandmothers called the “dog…

The Generation Game

Have you, like me, wondered exactly what is meant when a newspaper runs an article on…

Creating Compelling Nonfiction

Want to learn more about creating compelling nonfiction for kids? Check out my panel chat with…

Sunday Book Review – My Beloved Son by Martha Perez – #Memoir

My Sunday Book Review today is for Martha Perez’s raw and loving memoir written about and…

#WeWriWa ~ The Case of the Wedding Wrecker: Alex isn’t charged…yet

Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors, where writers share snippets from their work-in-progress or new release. Thanks…