It’s easy to get stale and in a rut when you get older. We get set in our ways. We find it hard to change. That also extends to the life of an author, especially if we are oldster challenged. As an author I have multiple media accounts and this blog is one of them.…
There used to be an old song my mom and dad sang to me when I was little. Yes, this dates me a lot. The song was School Days. The verse went something like this: School days, school days, Dear old golden rule days. Readin’ and writn’ and Rithmetic’. Taught to the tune of a…
When I started my new Whistle Stop Series I wanted to honor my hometown and also utilize talent we have in the area. That is when I called on photographer Dave Paal, Jr. I have been a fan of his photography for many years and I wanted to use his photos when I designed my…
A dead body, a kidnapped sister, and a difficult teenager who wants to meet her real father who happens to be in prison, is all you could ask for in a cozy mystery. Author Diane Weiner sets up the story and the mystery perfectly. Her Sugarberry Falls series continues with The Muddy Course as the…
I am a lucky writer. There are many people who help me promote my writing and Lori Caswell who hosts the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours is one of them. This past week my blog tour for Granny Bricks A Bandit kicked off. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Blog Tours when it…
Today I welcome Delight Delure, former owner of Ella’s Enchanted Forest and current owner of The Pink Percolator to my blog. Delight is one of Granny’s best friends and also is the niece of Jezabelle Jingle of Brilliant, MN. Let’s see what Delight has to say. Wow, I can’t believe I am actually a guest…
Today I welcome Granny’s friend, Mavis, to the blog. Mavis lives across the street from Granny. She introduced herself in the first book, Granny Hooks A Crook. Let’s see what Mavis has to say. Welcome Mavis. Hi, it’s me, Mavis. If you are looking for my picture you are going to look for a long…
Mabel and Flori are not strangers to me. I became their fans when I read the previous books in the Mabel Wickles Cozy Mystery Series. Mabel is the main character in these series, an older woman, an amateur sleuth and a very interesting character. Flori, is her friend and gets dragged into Mabel’s sleuthing adventures.…
I am an M. E. Bakos fan. I will let you in on a secret. I actually know her in the flesh, not just online. Having said that, those of you that know me and the books I review are aware of the fact I only review books I like. I can’t see any reason…
Did you hear her yell the words “I’m Back?” Yes, Hermiony Vidalia Criony Fiddlestadt is back. From a water-skiing mishap where she finds a dead body to a trip to the Mall of America — have you seen Granny’s freeway driving — the Ecstatic Emporium is being reopened as an escape room venue and Granny’s…
