Lesa's Book Critiques
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Cynthia Swanson, Guest Author
I reviewed Cynthia Swanson's remarkable debut novel, The Bookseller, on March 21. She took the time to write a guest post for us. It's my pleasure to welcome Cynthia to the blog. Blog Post: The Butterfly Effect: How Chaos Theory Provided Inspiration...
Giveaway – The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook, edited by Kate White
Congratulations to the winners of the last contests. Nancy S. of Whittier, NC won Paige Shelton's If Catfish Had Nine Lives. Carolyn Hart's Ghost Wanted goes to Rita R. from Searcy, AR. And, Lisa G. from Pensacola, FL won Daughter of the Regiment. As promised, I'm...
The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook
Once again, Mystery Writers of America brings together some of the top mystery writers in the field in a collection that benefits MWA. This time, though, the book is not a compilation of short stories. Instead, under the guidance of editor Kate White, the authors have...
Birthday Week
I'm visiting Mom in Ohio for my birthday week celebration. And, it's been wonderful. But, this post only has one book-related part to it, so feel free to skip it unless you want to see silly pictures, and photos of Pygmy goats. I drove in Saturday from Indiana, and my...
The Second Sister by Marie Bostwick
Marie Bostwick's latest novel is for those who enjoyed her Cobbled Court Quilt series, or like their stories wrapped up neatly. The Second Sister brings a woman home to the town she fled years earlier. Lucy Toomey hasn't been home in eight years, despite her...
Stephanie Grace Whitson, Author of Daughter of the Regiment
First, I need to apologize to the author. My interview with Stephanie Grace Whitson was scheduled to appear on Friday, March 27, but my notes about it were buried in my vacation notes. I'm sorry. I do want to share the interview, though, and a chance to win a copy of...
