Mistake of the day: Voice recognition is supposed to make choices based on context, so how did it think “Is this when she males the letter?” made sense? And how would one even male or female a letter?

Big News: Something Shady at Sunshine Haven: The Accidental Detective Book 1 is on sale for 99 cents/pence until September 8. If you haven't gotten your copy, now's a great time to grab it! You could also recommend it to mystery lovers you know, doing me and them a favor. Get it at all e-book retailers. (FYI, the other books in this series are unlikely to go on sale but are moderately priced at $4.99.)

Injured in a bombing, Kate returns to her hometown in Arizona to recover. For the first time in her life, she’s starting to feel her age (49), even though she’s living like a teenager again: staying with her father, trying to understand why her sister resents her so much, and running into people who still think of her as Kitty.

Seeing her mother in an Alzheimer’s unit is the hardest part – until an old friend asks her to investigate suspicious deaths at that nursing home. If Kate can’t uncover the truth, her mother could be next on the killer’s list.

“This is a remarkably enjoyable start to a brand-new cozy mystery series.” ~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

View from my window: We're still waiting for a true monsoon season here in New Mexico, but we have been getting some dramatic clouds.

Good read: “Why Cozy Mystery’s Amateur Sleuths Are Not Just Busy-Bodies” defends this often-underestimated protagonist. Read now via CrimeReads.

If you're wondering what Bear Bear the ferret has been up to lately, here's a collage of him in action. (Yeah, mostly sleeping, the lucky little guy!)

Books on My Radar:

A Tylerville Christmas, by Day & Dre Leclaire: "Will is determined to do whatever it takes to save his wife, Faith, and heal her heartache, even if it means pulling off the biggest deception of his life. With the help of his magical hometown, a surprise baby on the doorstep, three orphaned children, and a soul-deep love, Will and Faith discover that Christmas truly is the time for miracles. In the Touched by Tylerville Series, miracles happen and happily ever after is guaranteed.”

Baffled in the British Isles: An Ocean Cruising Cozy Mystery, by Cheryl Dougan: “Join Adelle and her quirky friends as they set sail on an ocean cruise to investigate suspicious cases in the British Isles. With escalating threats and unexpected twists and turns at every port, Adelle races against time to navigate treacherous waters. Cheryl Dougan's light-hearted whodunit is a cruise ship cozy mystery featuring women sleuths, friendship, and adventure!”

MISTY DREAMS, by Josephine Strand: "Neurosurgeon Richard Kelly was at the top of his game until his ex-wife's betrayal sent him into a tailspin. He seeks escape on a remote island in the South. Clare's life on St. Isabel Island as a dedicated kindergarten teacher is idyllic, but she’s haunted by a childhood trauma that left her with a blank spot in her memory. She believes she's found her soulmate in Richard, but his secrets threaten to shatter her newfound hope. A captivating and suspenseful love story.”

My Heart Belongs To Blake, by Ella Thomas: “Blake is a celebrated football star with a heart of gold, while I’m an ambitious and fiercely independent businesswoman who loves to party. We may seem like an unlikely match, but when I caught my fiancée in bed with my friend, and my world shattered, Blake became my steadfast anchor. As our friendship grew deeper, desire stirred between us, but I didn't want to be hurt again. Yet, Blake's persistence left me torn between the safety of our friendship and the allure of something more.” Free with newsletter signup.

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