Category Archives: cozy mystery

Rambling Reader Reviews, Part Ten

Posted on November 23, 2020 by

This month I read a few books written by good friends, in addition to continuations of series I can’t seem to put down. Hairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. HartmanKitty Beret Cafe Mystery, Book 1Fellow sweet romance author Ruth J. … Continue reading →

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Rambling Reader Reviews, Part Nine

Posted on October 26, 2020 by

This past month, I’ve been continuing to read my way through two mystery series. I guess once I start on something I like, it’s difficult to leave until I see my way to the end! Here are the four titles … Continue reading →

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It Was a Noir and Stormy Night…

Posted on October 9, 2020 by

“What kind of book would you like to write that you haven’t tried before?”  I’d like to be able to write a REAL mystery, an all-out head-scratcher from start to finish. A gritty, serious, police or even a spy novel. … Continue reading →

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Branching Out as an Author?

Posted on October 5, 2020 by

I posed this week’s topic: What kind of book would you like to write that you haven’t tried before? I love to read most genres in the romance category, but the ones that usually keep me reading are those that … Continue reading →

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My Un-scholarly Book Pile

Posted on September 21, 2020 by

Our Tuesday fox posed this question: “Is there a book that you have always wanted to read but never have? What has stopped you from reading it?” There are countless titles that I could list to answer the first question. … Continue reading →

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Rambling Reader Reviews 2020, Part Six

Posted on July 27, 2020 by

My evening reading has slowed a bit, because I’m trying to finish writing a book I started last November. I have lots of words, but no cohesive story, and it’s driving me insane – which makes it difficult to concentrate … Continue reading →

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Rambling Reader Reviews 2020, Part Five

Posted on June 15, 2020 by

I did a LOT of reading this month. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m getting weary of the story I’m trying to write, or if I’m tired of all the sewing I’ve been doing. It’s also possible that I’m … Continue reading →

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Subleties

Posted on May 15, 2020 by

I have always been aware of how a simple gift can lift a spirit, how a kind remark or compliment can make a day, or even be remembered for years by the recipient. I also know that a mean action … Continue reading →

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Rambling Reader Reviews 2020, Part Four

Posted on May 11, 2020 by

I’m still sewing like crazy, but I managed to read five great books this month. Yes, I’m still laughing my way through the Miss Fortune Mysteries – I just can’t put them down! But I sandwiched in a few others, … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author/Psychologist Mary Kennedy

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

Once again, I find myself Facebook Friends with a writer who is also a psychologist. (Perhaps I should ask them what this means?) Mary Kennedy is a prolific writer with over fifty published works. She blogs with our friend Duffy … Continue reading →

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