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December Treasures in My Closet
The publishers know even readers are busy during December. My pile of books for December is quite small. But, January and February are already overwhelming. So, enjoy a one-day post of forthcoming books, the December Treasures in My Closet. Elizabeth J....
November’s Cozy Mysteries from Berkley Publishing
No Jinx today. When I did the book talk, he was laying in puddles of sunshine with the other cats. They're enjoying this week of 80 degrees, as am I. Unfortunately, probably our last one for months. But, Berkley Publishing has books to keep us occupied during the...
Ireland – Day 3 – Oct. 6, Bunratty & The Dingle Peninsula
Note from Wednesday's travels - The photos from Liscanor are actually at the Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs were unbelievable, as you can tell in a couple of my photos. But, you really can't see any of parts of the cliffs, and I don't have photos for a strange reason....
Ireland – Day 2 – October 5
Day 2 in Ireland - Galway and the Burren. The Burren is in County Clare, and it comes from a word meaning "rocky place". Definitely, but oh, so beautiful. But, first, we went to Galway on Wednesday. I'm a sucker for the colors and the street scenes in Ireland, as...
Winners and Charlaine Harris’ Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Sally S. from Antioch, CA won The Woman in Cabin 10. John S. from Iowa City, IA will receive News of the World. The books will go out today. This week, I'm giving away two copies of the latest Charlaine Harris...
Ireland – Day 1
Are you ready for Ireland photos in between book talks? I could always put these on my personal blog for memories, but so many of you were patient while I was on my dream trip. So, I'm going to tell the story of that trip, but it will be here and there between...