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
This past week, I sailed on RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas to Nassau and Coco Cay on a 4-night voyage. I’ve posted about this ship from a previous voyage with photos HERE. My favorite hangouts this time were the Crown Lounge on Deck 16 for a quiet, indoor spot (Diamond members and above only) and … Read more
Some writers are excited to begin a new novel. The story idea is fresh and compelling. Characters can’t wait to jump off the page and display their personalities. The setting begs to come alive with details that make readers feel they’re there. It’s like starting a new school year eager to see what you’ll learn … Read more
A Year of Free Cozy Mysteries – Feb. 2026 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 February: … Read more
Earlier this week, I had the unique experience of attending the Tables Extraordinaire exhibition at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Maitland. This amazing event shares some of the ticket proceeds with local charities. This was my first visit, and it won’t be my last. The ballroom held a multitude of decorated table settings, … Read more
Today is Release Day for the Large Print hardcover edition of Murder Pays a Call from Center Point Large Print! This is the book for you if you prefer large print for your home library. Or, please ask your local librarian to order a copy. No job is too detailed or too difficult for personal … Read more
When doing revisions to a novel, it’s important for writers to be consistent. What does this mean in terms of spelling for words such as “Alright” vs “All Right” when writing exposition or dialogue? According to various online dictionaries, it appears “All Right” was the original spelling. “Alright” has worked its way into our slang. … Read more
Independent authors try to keep their print book prices reasonable, but when book distributors raise their costs, we may have to adjust our retail prices accordingly to maintain the same income. IngramSpark, a worldwide distributor, is increasing printing costs this year. IS sells books at a discount to bookstores and libraries. The lowest discount an … Read more
A Year of Free Cozy Mysteries – Jan. 2026 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 January: … Read more