Voice recognition mistake of the day: “Your heart on your tools,” Clarence said. 💕🔨

“You’re hard on your tools” makes more sense, doesn't it?

Accidental Detective News: Former war correspondent Kate Tessler is back in Something Prowling in Paradise Park!🕵️‍♀️ Filled with twists, humor, and heart, Something Prowling in Paradise Park delivers the perfect blend of cozy mystery, female sleuth suspense, and found-family crime solving. Find The Accidental Detective books at all major retailers, or go directly to the Amazon US series page.

Freebie: To celebrate the new release, Someone Murderous at The Midnight Motel (The Accidental Detective Book 5) is FREE at all ebook retailers.

A reader said: “Non-stop action. I could not put the book down. I love the amateur detective sisters solving the crimes along with their friends and family who help them. There is lots of witty banter and interesting situations that keep this story moving along at a fast pace.”

(Fun fact: this week, the book hit number one in the Amazon Kindle categories of Amateur Sleuth Mysteries, Women Sleuths, and Small Town & Rural Fiction.)

Audiobook discount: Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek is still 70% off at Audiobook.com until 3/2/26. (Only the first three Accidental Detective Books are in audiobook so far.)

A listener said, “This is a great, fun cozy detective mystery audiobook – it’s not to be missed! The narrator is great and does an excellent job of bringing the characters and narrative to life.”

I’m also working on a brand-new project! More on that next month. 

The Em Dash—The 99% Invisible podcast had an episode on the history of "The Em Dash" (this thing —): Some people claim that you can identify AI writing because of the use of em dashes. However, Artificial Intelligence learns from material written by (and often pirated from) human authors. I personally like using em dashes, but my books are always 100% human made. Buying them is supporting an independent creative person.

It’s hot this week in New Mexico. Things are blooming, and allergies are zooming.😫🤧 

Ferret tub time! Mercury likes to get wet and drink from the trickling water. Rigby does not like getting wet, but he likes to be where Mercury is. 

Find More New Books (with dogs!)

Murder at the Chocolatier by Dani Simms: “Avery Parker is juggling her vineyard, a new restaurant venture, and her very curious golden retriever Sprinkles. But when a visit to Los Robles’ charming new chocolate shop ends with a shocking death, Avery’s to-do list takes a deadly detour. Even worse, two of her dearest friends are suddenly prime suspects. Determined to clear their names, Avery dives into a bittersweet mystery full of jealous rivals, buried grudges, and more secrets than a box of assorted truffles. Wine pairings and irresistible recipes included!”

Body in the Bookshop by Lee Williamson: “When a body is found in the walled up recess of her bookshop, Maggie’s late father falls under suspicion for murder. Determined to find the truth about the unidentified victim, Maggie starts her own investigation against the wishes of the local police. When her dog Marple uncovers a bouquet of flowers and a ribbon in the debris of the demolished wall, her niece Clara tracks down their origin to help clear her great-grandfather’s name. Then Marple reveals some more disturbing evidence. Can the Mystery Book Club solve the puzzle?”

Dog-eared Love by Elysia Strife: “Textile designer Scarlet Brevon never wanted to inherit an old bookshop across the country, but she travels to the Oregon coast hoping to sell the shop. Then she meets a handsome paramedic, learns the bookshop's history, and discovers what made her aunt so special. When a mystery unfolds, the answers locked away in the bookshop's secret backroom stock, Scarlet has to make a choice. Will she stay in Bourbon Bay and help a family find peace? A sweet beach romance with mild mystery.” Amazon only, just 99 cents or in KU!

Multi-genre Sweet Romance Reads: Travel the world with sweet romance in Kindle Unlimited (and also for sale)! Whether you want to visit a cozy small town or a foreign country, your travel plans start here.

Sweet, Funny, and FREE: Feel-good sweet romance and rom com novels, each free with newsletter signup (unsubscribe any time).

Mercury is not supposed to be on the office chair. He is especially not supposed to use it to try to jump to the desk. He does understand the word "down." He just doesn’t always pay attention.

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