The 2025 Dagger Awards

July 07, 2025

I know some of us have not been impressed by crime fiction awards given out in the U.S. in the last few years. So, I’m sharing the CWA (British Crime Writers Association) Awards that were presented recently. Thanks to The Rap Sheet for the list. KAA Gold...

Summer Cold

June 29, 2025

A summer cold is not conducive to reading. So, I’m going to check in, and crawl back under my afghan, knowing I’ll feel better tomorrow. It’s just a cold.

Home Again

June 22, 2025

Heading home today after a wonderful trip to Amish /Mennonite Country in Indiana. My Mom and sisters and I always enjoy our time together. Other than time with a family, and meeting up with a friend, David Chaudoir, the highlight for me was seeing all the horses and...

What Are You Reading?

June 19, 2025

I know I won’t be around today. The WiFi in our hotel is terrible. And, I’m spending the day and rest of the week with the family. I hope the rest of you take time to “talk” and discuss the books you’re reading. And, what have you been...

Off to Amish Country

June 18, 2025

My family is off to Shipshewana, Indiana today for the rest of the week. And, no, Kevin, we’re not going by horse and buggy. But, Shipshewana is in Indiana’s Amish country. We have plans – a play, shops to go to, gardens that look like quilts, meals,...

Down for the Count

June 10, 2025

I drove home from my Mom’s today, which takes some of my energy. So, I didn’t blog yesterday, and there isn’t one for today. I’ll work on Wednesday’s. I’m sorry, but I didn’t have energy, and I know Kevin is down for the...