Interview with Tonya Kappes

July 16, 2018

A couple months ago, I reviewed Tonya Kappes’ latest book, Cake & Punishment, written under the name Maymee Bell. Since then, she’s come out with the first ebook in her new Campers & Criminals mystery series,  Beaches, Bungalows &...

Dennis Palumbo – Guest Post

July 15, 2018

Dennis Palumbo, author of Head Wounds and other mysteries featuring Dr. Daniel Rinaldi, recently wrote a piece for Mystery Scene Magazine. He gave permission to reprint that article. You might find it fascinating reading. It’s about a disorder and a villain....

A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman

July 14, 2018

Diane Freeman’s debut Countess of Harleigh mystery, A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder, was enchanting. It’s a suspenseful story with appealing characters, and a courageous amateur sleuth. Actually, it was just fun. Frances Price was a commoner,...

Give Me an “S” Giveaway

July 13, 2018

This week, I’m giving away books whose authors’ names begin with “S”. Let’s start with Paige Shelton’s Lost Books and Old Bones because I have two copies of that title. This is the latest Scottish Bookshop mystery featuring...

What Are You Reading?

July 12, 2018

I have a confession to make. You’re going to be on your own to discuss this week’s reading. I may find time to drop in, but no promises. I’m in North Carolina with my Mom and sisters. We’re visiting Biltmore today with the Chihuly exhibit in...

Shelved Under Murder by Victoria Gilbert

July 11, 2018

Everything about Victoria Gilbert’s Blue Ridge Library mysteries says cozy mystery on the surface. But, the second one in the series, Shelved Under Murder, is darker than many cozies. And, the personal histories that affect the amateur sleuth’s family is...