Voice recognition mistake of the week: When writing up an interview on the fourth Accidental Detective book, I dictated: "This plot allowed me to get Kate and Jen out of the city and into the rugged wilderness, where everything wants to buy or stab you." (I meant bite or stab you.)

Someone Missing from Malapais Mountain: The Accidental Detective Book 4 is out! Can a fifty-year-old journalist with a bad leg survive the dangers of the Arizona desert long enough to catch a killer? Get The Accidental Detective series in print or ebook from all retailers or go straight to the Amazon series page.

Spotlight on Someone Missing from Malapais Mountain: I share what inspired the book, plus some favorite lines and scenes, and an excerpt. See it here.

Release day blog post: “Malapais means badlands, which has a nice ominous sound.  Arizona’s Malapais Mountain is near the Superstition Wilderness east of Phoenix. I like to hike, and this plot allowed me to get Kate and Jen into the rugged wilderness. In the southwest, the desert full of cacti and spiky plants—and maybe a rattlesnake or two. Everything wants to hurt you.” Read the post and see photos of the area.

Last weekend I spent a few days in California visiting a friend who was over from Australia. I also got to see my brother and his girlfriend. I did not get to see a lot of sun, as I was there during record rains. But we still got some great views!

I messaged a friend back in windy New Mexico: “Hope you're staying warm and avoiding falling tree ..." I was going to say branches but predictive text suggested falling tree kangaroos, and I guess one should avoid that too. (If you don't know what a tree kangaroo is, look it up. They're adorable!)

Cool Animal: Speaking of unusual animals, have you heard of or heard the kubong, aka colugo (aka flying lemur, but they don't fly and aren't lemurs)? They look and sound fake! Here's a video.

And here's Bear Bear showing how ferrets can be folded for easy transport.

Books on My Radar:

Paws In Space: A Crystal Beach Paranormal Cozy Mystery, by Karen McSpade: "Magic in this witch's family has a name: Trouble. When Sidney discovers something mysterious brewing at the Mystic Dunes, things take an unexpected turn for the worse. A nexus of magic more powerful than anything seen before holds the secret… if they dare to enter it. Can Ben’s and Gramp’s ghosts help them travel through the portal? Who will be waiting for them on the other side? Can Sidney stir up her own magic spell to save her family before it’s too late?" You can get the whole five-book series for $10.95 or free in Kindle Unlimited!

The Sneaky Seashore Slayer, by Audrey Clementine: "Misty Milton didn’t plan on rescuing kittens, 'borrowing' a vintage Mustang for a 1,700-mile road trip or befriending a faded rock star. And she certainly didn’t plan on being accused of murder... Fresh out of a break-up from her cat-hating husband of 25 years, she journeys from Kansas to the small beach town of Quinn, California hoping for a new beginning. But when one of Misty’s wealthy clients is murdered, Misty is framed for the crime. With the help of her feline sidekicks, she must find the real culprit, or they’ll be next on the killer’s list." Free with newsletter sign-up!

Bride on the Run, by Milan Watson: “Sarah Rothman led the life of a southern debutante until her perfect world came crashing down. Running from her wedding and her parents’ expectations, she winds up in Maine. Meanwhile, Caleb Sullivan, renowned writer and playboy famous for his mercurial personality, retreats to Maine to focus on his next bestseller. Sarah and Caleb deny the attraction between them—until Sarah’s life is threatened. This sexy romance is filled with danger, deceit, and desire.” Free with newsletter sign-up!

Beastly Tales: A Dragon Soul Press Anthology. Monsters deserve love too…From werewolves to vampires and even Bigfoot, these beasts manage to find love. Whether they are able to sink their claws into that love and keep it is another story. This anthology brings a mixture of what ifs and happily ever afters. It includes stories from T.C. Mill, A.K. Moss, Toni Mobley, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Ashley L. Hunt, Charles Kyffhausen, Lil Deville, Kelly Piner, Jess Monica, and Karen Bayly.” A good chance to try some new authors. The anthology is $4.99

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March COZY MYSTERY Book Bonanza! Murder can happen anywhere, if you believe these books: at a vineyard or hotel, a campground or café, in a magical bookshop, at Westminster, and even in space! Some of these are historical and quite a few include magic. Most are under $5 for the e-book.

Finally, two ferrets can be balled together for easy transport! Just be sure to save the assembly instructions in case pieces come loose.

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