Hi!Thank you for joining my newsletter list! First, let me introduce myself. I’m Daphne McLean. I’m a cozy mystery author living in central NJ with my husband, two children, a puppy, a kitten, and a flock of chickens.My debut novel, Red Picket Fences...

Hi All!You didn’t ask, but I answered. This is what I plan to make for Thanksgiving this year. Once again, we’re having a smaller gathering than in years past. I typically host upwards of 25 people, and it’s not just family. Anyone who has found them...

Hi All,I hope you are doing well! I'm not sure if I mentioned, but I am gearing up to have some major construction done on my house. We're completely gutting the kitchen/living/dining. Due to supply issues, the start date keeps getting pushed. Needl...

The day has finally arrived Once Upon a Halloween is LIVE on Amazon!Post contains affiliate linksDid you see the video I posted about this the other day? This thing is a MONSTER! This book has been slowly getting me in the Hallowe...

I don't typically e-mail twice in one week, but I wanted to say thanks to all of you who helped make this launch a success!!Also, I keep forgetting to mention, if you have any little ones who love Halloween, please check out a book I wrote under anot...

The day has finally arrived Once Upon a Halloween is LIVE on Amazon!Post contains affiliate linksDid you see the video I posted about this the other day? This thing is a MONSTER! This book has been slowly getting me in the Hallowe...

Hi All!I hope all is well with you. Fall is nearly upon us, and I have to admit, it's my favorite time of year. While we're heading to the beach today, I've already started burning fall candles, and I might have even already made my 'famous' pumpkin...

Hi All!I hope your summer is going well. I've had a few bumps in the road the past few weeks, but I think things are looking up now.I've completed the first draft of a short story for an anthology. It's a sneak peek into my next series, and I'm so ex...

Hi All!I hope your summer is going well. I can hardly believe that it's already mid-July! Did any of you see the frenzy online earlier this week about the Kraft Macaroni and Cheese ice cream? Well... GUESS WHO SCORED A PINT? I couldn't stop myself. T...

Hi All!If you celebrate, I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend. We (finally) have family visiting and I’ve been taking a staycation. Pool, beach, repeat. I’m going to get back to work on my new series next week!In the meantime, I have some awesome...