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  • Amanda Flower Interview

    Amanda Flower is the author of a dozen cozy mysteries including the Cat Rescue Mysteries, Amish Candy Shop Mysteries, Emily Dickinson Mysteries, and the upcoming First Ladies Murder Club. She graciously took the time to answer my questions about self-publishing, her new book, and more. Enjoy! 1. Who are some of your favorite mystery writers?…

  • Book of the Month: Death on the Lanai

    The invite delivered to 6151 Richmond Street was short on details, only promising to celebrate “the greatest artist of the century” and accompanied by a jewel-encrusted brooch—the whole package a brand of mysterious opulence that another Saturday night of gin rummy just can’t match. Blanche Devereaux’s passionate dalliances are as plentiful as hot Southern nights,…

  • Book of the Month: Murder at an Irish Chipper

    Siobhán’s brother Eoin’s new family restaurant, The O’Sullivan Six, is so close to opening—but waiting on the necessary permits plus the heat of July in the village of Kilbane in County Cork is driving everyone a bit mad. Macdara Flannery comes to the rescue with a plan—take a holiday by the sea and stuff themselves with fish…

  • Book of the Month: Murder by Cheesecake

    When Dorothy’s obnoxious date is found dead in a hotel freezer, it not only ruins a gorgeous cheesecake but threatens the elaborate St. Olaf–themed wedding Rose is hosting. Things are heating up, and not just because of Blanche’s hot flashes. Rose’s cousin is eloping to Miami, and Rose is playing host. If she can’t balance…

  • J.B. Lynn Interview

    Easy questions first, what are some of your favorite authors or books to read on your downtime?  One of my goals this year is to read a poem every day. I signed up to a site that emails me one daily so all I have to do is open my email in searching of finding…