The hardest part of writing a novel is the beginning. A reader’s interest must be captured in the first few pages, or they’ll move on to the next title in their wish list. An author might want to introduce the characters, the setting, and the main conflict all at once, but these should be weaved … Read more
If you like Christmas in July, you might like Chanukah in June! Get a head start on the holidays by adding DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS to your summer reading list and order some print copies for holiday gifts. Early Release Date: June 23, 2026 Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-40-9 Print ISBN: 978-1-952886-39-3 … Read more
Join me at Dru’s Book Musing for a Cover Reveal of my next Bad Hair Day Mystery, DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS! If you like Christmas in July, you might like Chanukah in June! Hairstylist Marla Vail finds herself tangled in more than tinsel when a diamond-studded hairbrush vanishes from the local history museum. This is … Read more
A Year of Free Cozy Mysteries Each month in 2026, I’ll bring you a FREE cozy mystery from a friend to add to your reading basket. Meet some new characters, hang out in their locales, and snoop out the suspects along with your new favorite sleuth. Here’s what we have for April: Mixing Up Murder … Read more
March madness struck me last month, so I am glad we turned the page on the calendar. My mother used to say bad things came in threes, and she was right this time. Let’s start with the lightning strike that knocked out several things in my house: the sound sensors on my TVs, the upstairs … Read more
Coco Cay in the Bahamas is a frequent stop for RCCL cruise ships. I’ve been here several times already. It’s a long walk down the pier, but then you can take a tram ride to the various beaches. There’s a separate thrill ride area and splash pools for little kids, a … Read more
Nassau has some unique places to visit, aside from the beaches, forts, and other attractions. Sybil Bradley, my cruising pal, and I climbed up a hill to see Graycliff Hotel recommended by my friend, Ann Meier. We didn’t book the afternoon tea but just wanted to see this historic site. The hotel is lovely inside … Read more
On board RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas, the Royal Railway: Utopia Station is one of the most unique experiences you can have. It’s a themed dinner show that you need to book ahead of time. Simulating a train ride in the Wild West, the food is unique, but the show is the best part. My … Read more
A Year of Free Cozy Mysteries! Each month in 2026, I’ll bring you a FREE cozy mystery from a friend to add to your reading basket. Meet some new characters, hang out in their locales, and snoop out the suspects along with your new favorite sleuth. Here’s what we have for March: Slay Bells Ring … Read more
Eating your way through a cruise is a popular pastime, and my recent 4-night voyage on RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas was no exception. The trip started with a seafood buffet for lunch in the Windjammer Café on Day One. I had lobster tail and shrimp before moving on to barbecue chicken, salad, and accompaniments. … Read more