Voice recognition mistake of the day: “Ironic that I'll miss catching up with all my long-distance dear writing friends because I'll be catching up with my local deer riding friends.”

Something Deadly on Desert Drive is out! “In the humorous Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Now Kate and her quirky gang of sidekicks have new problems to solve. Kate's father and his coffee group are worried. Their friend Larry married a younger woman who now claims he has dementia. They think she's lying. Before they can dig out the truth, a murder raises the stakes, and Kate's father is among the suspects. To save him and Larry, Kate must reveal the real murderer – but her investigation could put all their lives at risk.” Available at all retailers in ebook or paperback.

For a chance to win the first 4 books in the series – two before they’re published – visit the Goddess Fish book tour page and stop by any of the tour hosts to enter.

Double ferret blep with high fives!

"Cooking with Cloris" featured my Accidental Detective mystery and a recipe for cookie dough cupcakes! Read “What Makes The Accidental Detective Series a Cozy Mystery?”

New Mexico monsoon season has started! We desperately need the rains throughout the Southwest. Plus the clouds get so interesting:

Find New Books and Authors!

Summer in Love: If you love sweet contemporary romance, check out this group. Visit lighthouses, ranches, beaches, and a cat café. These sweet romance novels guarantee a happily ever after.

Romance in Kindle Unlimited (and for sale): Browse sweet to spicy Romance Reads, including romantic suspense and a couple of titles perfect for Christmas in July! All are in Kindle Unlimited and also for sale as Kindle books.

Sweet & Clean Romances: Visit coffee shops, inns, beach houses, ranches and big cities in these "Clean" Romance stories (nothing explicit on the page). All are in Kindle Unlimited and also for sale.

Beach Blanket Book Giveaway: Books galore are up for grabs plus a few gift cards! Enter the Rafflecopter for your chance to win.

Books on My Radar:

Seeking Happiness (Love´s Second Kiss Book 1), by Jessie Kelley: "Set in the seaside environment of Nantucket, this captivating romance is filled with twists and turns, surprises and heartwarming situations. If you enjoy the allure of beautiful places and the drama of romance, you will love this series!" It's well-rated and only 99 cents or free in KU.

Burned: Death Plays with Matches (Paranormal Penny Mysteries Book 6), by Sarah Hualde: "These cozy mysteries with a dark streak star a nineteen-year-old girl 'gifted' with the ability to spot death omens twenty-four hours before disaster strikes. Join in the magic that is Penny's semi-supernatural life as Penny cruises from town to town in her tiny house with her snarky cat Spades."

Frozen Fear (Murder In Season Cozy Mystery), by Anne Shillolo: "All injured cop Claire Beckett wants is to clear her name and get her job back. After being shot in the line of duty, the detective constable is recovering in cottage country, along with her friend’s dog, Kojak. The death of a look-alike friend brings danger right to the front door of Claire’s quaint log cabin." It's well-rated and only 99 cents or free in KU.

The Vintage Vendetta: A Thrift Shop Cozy Mystery, by Mel Morgan: When Jessica Braun inherits an old log house full of collected treasures and memories, she learns Aunt Daphne’s death was no accident. To make matters worse, Jess is the hopeless deputy’s prime suspect. With the help of her salvaged cat and mystery-obsessed teen neighbor, Jess is determined to catch the killer and turn her cluttered garage into the Pine Grove Thrift Store."

TILLY: Sweet and Clean Romantic Comedy, by Anne Louise: Tilly is at Lynx Lodge for her best friend's wedding. Ryan just got off a shift fighting a forest fire. When a mixup has them sharing a room, sparks fly. (Don't let the bear fool you – this does not appear to be a shifter story.) Free with newsletter sign-up!

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