We had a wonderful day at Disney World’s Epcot Food & Wine Festival as we strolled around World Showcase to sample the foods. My writer pal and critique partner, Ann Meier, accompanied us. It was a trek from the parking lot without the trams running and around the new construction obstacles past Planet Earth. We … Read more
When I was asked to participate in a multi-author anthology five years ago, I had to think quick about what to write. With the theme being autumn, my thoughts turned to Halloween. At the time, I’d written fourteen novels in the Bad Hair Day mystery series, but not one of them highlighted this holiday. … Read more
Welcome to Lois Winston, my bestselling author friend who writes the hilarious Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries. If you like wacky characters, clever plots, and interesting settings, you’ll love her series. Setting – Real or Imaginary? by Lois Winston When Nancy invited me to guest blog here, she mentioned that she was enjoying the setting of … Read more
STYLED FOR MURDER, #17 in The Bad Hair Day Mysteries, is available for preorder! When hairstylist and savvy sleuth, Marla Vail, gets a frantic call from her mother that there’s a dead body in her shower, Marla realizes this wasn’t part of the home renovation plans. The victim turns out to be the project manager, … Read more
On Sale! For a limited time only, get a copy of PERMED TO DEATH, #1 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries, for only 99 cents! Special deal on KOBO for Canadian and U.S. readers Oct. 1-6 so hurry and place your order at https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/permed-to-death-3 Hairstylist Marla Shore has a bad hair day when she’s suspected … Read more
We had the opportunity as WDW Passholders to preview Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride at Disney World’s Epcot theme park. Getting there was a hike. The trams weren’t running in the parking lots, presumably due to Covid changes, and so we had to make a trek in the heat to the gate. The entire front part … Read more
We were fortunate to have three family birthdays fall during Magical Dining month in Orlando. That makes it simple what to do to celebrate. Go out to eat! Here are the birthday dinners we attended and the delicious meals we consumed, along with one we did on our own. Never mind the added sugar and … Read more
Creating a setting within a setting is an important tool for fiction writers. In the mystery genre, we place our sleuths within a distinctive milieu that becomes a character in itself. Whether it’s a small town, a neighborhood in a big city, or a regional locale, this setting imbues our stories with a unique flavor. … Read more
I am excited to announce the release of The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Volume Four: Books 10-12 Copyright © 2021 by Nancy J. Cohen Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-19-5 Cover Design by The Killion Group, Inc. Digital Layout by Formatting4u.com In this trio of adventures, hairstylist sleuth Marla Vail discovers … Read more
We took a break and went to the Animal Kingdom at Disney World to make use of our annual passes. Our parking space was within easy walking distance of the entrance so we were lucky in that regard. We walked along the shady paths toward Africa. After stopping at Starbucks for some snacks to refuel … Read more