Reviews + Articles
When the Flood Falls by J.E. Barnard
J.E. Barnard's debut novel, When the Flood Falls, introduces three troubled women who have to fight past their fears. Despite their initial distrust of each other, they find common ground in their need to find a killer. Lacey McCrae's husband, a fellow officer in...
Have You Heard? – Charlaine Harris’ Dead as a Doornail
I know some of the blog readers listen to audiobooks, which I don't do. So, I appreciate Sandie Herron's reviews of those books for Have You Heard? Today, Sandie reviews Charlaine Harris' Dead as a Doornail. Thank you, Sandie. Dead as a Doornail Sookie Stackhouse...
The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman
I didn't know what I was actually picking up when I checked out Neil Gaiman's fairy tale, The Sleeper and the Spindle. Earlier this week, I mentioned his quote, "I like stories where women save themselves", and he was talking about fairy tales. The Sleeper and the...
Winners and a Needlework Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Copies of Lost Books and Old Bones will go to Marie R. from Horseheads, NY and Susan B. from Seattle, WA. England Expects will go to Sharon B. in Albuquerque, NM. The books are all going out on Saturday. This...
What Are You Reading?
"I like stories where women save themselves." That's a quote from Neil Gaiman, a quote about fairy tales. I do, too. That's why Belle in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" is my favorite Disney character. She saves her father and saves the Beast. After I read that...
Family Vacation – Asheville & Wytheville
Friday and Saturday were travel days, but we spent fun time together. After checking out of our hotel, we drove across the street to Biltmore Village. We started our day at the Cathedral of All Souls, the Episcopal Cathedral, built by George Vanderbilt. It's a...