September 15, 2020

I really thought fall was on the way. I looked at the week-long forecast Saturday night and next weekend was supposed to be in the 60s with lows in the 40s. Yay, sweatshirt weather! I get up Sunday morning and it's changed to upper 70s for the high. Hey, I'm ready for fall! How about you?

I spent a quiet Sunday celebrating my birthday at home with my hubby and the #2doods. Cool and rainy, I opted to not go with our original plan of seeing a movie at the local theater (our first since maybe January?). Instead, I played on my iPad while he watched Nascar. Hey, when you're 73, you take your pleasures where you can (she says as she chews on a Twizzler from the pack hubby brought home as a pre-birthday gift).

As to the world outside my little bubble - pandemics, protests, wildfires, hurricanes, and who knows what will be next (not even thinking about November)? This has truly been an unbelievable year. I have family and friends that have already been impacted and I fear there is more to come. We would normally either be in Maryland visiting family or out and about enjoying the fall activities here in Tennessee. Now we look forward to spring event planning and a cruise in November 2021. Keeping our fingers crossed...

Oh, my writing? Well, it' been going okay, not great. Still more to cut from my daily routine to allow more writing time. I used to be so organized...oops! I have spent time working on that, really. Here's one thing that is helping: Update on my New Toy – Rocketbook. I've also put together a rough writing schedule for my future planned book series.

I guess that's it for now...on to the good stuff!

📚 Featured Book (09/13): Reagan Davis: Knit One, Murder Two 

✍ Featured Author (09/09): Gale Deitch

📚 Featured Book (08/30: Marty Wingate: The Bodies in the Library

🌟 Featured Deal (08/28): Fishers of Menace by Wendy Heuvel

And here are some great books, shared by friends.

Check them out and I hope you find one (or more) to enjoy!

The Good, The Bad, and the Pugly

(Little Tombstone Cozy Mysteries Book 1)

When Emma Iverson's great aunt Geraldine leaves her a rundown roadside attraction in rural New Mexico, the inheritance comes with strings attached.

If Emma wants to take possession of Little Tombstone's motel, cafe, curio shop and Museum of the Unexplained, then she has to agree to "Love, Honor and Cherish" Earp, her late aunt's ancient and irritable pug. It says so, right there in the will.

What Aunt Geraldine's will conveniently omits to mention are the bodies buried underneath the trailer court.

The Patricia Fisher Mysteries Box Set

(ten books)

When Patricia Fisher boards the world’s finest cruise ship for a three-month tour of the world, she expected a great many things …

… finding herself embroiled in a priceless jewel theft wasn’t one of them.

Less than twenty-four hours after setting sail, she’s accused of murder and confined to her cabin. Thankfully, she is staying in the royal suite and that means she has a butler to help her. When he recruits his gym instructor BFF, Barbie, the trio turn detective to find the real killer.

But someone on board doesn’t want them to succeed and when the next body is found in her kitchen, the team realise it’s more than just her freedom at stake. They’d better solve this fast or all three of them might be next.

Cupcakes and Crime

Gold Valley Mysteries Book 1

The grand opening of Magnolia Winery is sure to make a splash until the General Manager is found dead in the wine cellar. Sophia Bell, owner of Mama Ginger's Bakery and a not very skilled kitchen witch, is hired to cater the highly anticipated event.

But the job is no icing on the cake, especially when she winds up as the prime suspect in the murder investigation. 

Her mother's legacy on the line, Sophia launches her own investigation. With the help of her southern assistant, some honesty magic, and two fluffy dogs, Sophia uncovers a secret she never thought possible.

A murderer is living in Gold Valley, and Sophia is next on the list.

Requiem for a Rescue Dog Queen

The Talking Dog Detective Agency Book 2

Currently FREE

Pre-school teacher turned private eye Nala Bonne, and her opinionated dog, Max, have a nose for evil doings in Circle City. They’ve recently gone to the dogs, make that rescue dogs. 

But not everyone in Indianapolis has a soft spot for a homeless pup. Someone has it out for the dogs and the people who love them. 

A midnight call jolts Nala and Max into action as they rush to the aid of a local rescue dog queen, but it may already be too late. 

September is FULL of good books to choose from!

Even something for the kids!

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Well, that about wraps it up for this issue. I hope you have enjoyed it and maybe even found a few fun books to read. Feel free to forward this to your cozy mystery loving friends and we will see you next time with more to share!