Nothing like a book launch to brighten a Monday! A Sour Note is a cozy mystery perfect for readers looking for a beach read this coming holiday weekend. Escape to Hampton Beach, NH between the pages of a story offering second chances, resilience, family, and friendship mingled with all the twists and turns of aContinue reading “RELEASE DAY FOR A SOUR NOTE”
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Tuesday’s Tops List: Book Quotes
In no particular order, here’s a list of some of my favorite quotes from books I’ve read over the years. This list could go on…and on…and on… “I never deal from a position of fear. Only from strength, and if I don’t have that strength I make damn sure the world thinks I do.”A WomanContinue reading “Tuesday’s Tops List: Book Quotes”
Write Stuff Wednesday: Body Language
It’s Write Stuff Wednesday, and today I’m talking about body language. Character’s aren’t talking heads in a space free of objects, colors, movements, and other people. Facial expressions, actions while speaking, small gestures, and movements by others all come into play in the real world. These elements must also exist in the story world. BelowContinue reading “Write Stuff Wednesday: Body Language”
Tuesday’s Tops List: Cozy Mystery Movies
Cozy mystery movies are my not-so-secret addiction. I suppose it all started in 1986 with Stand By Me, adapted from Stephen King’s The Body. My VHS tape played on the VCR (yes, I’m dating myself) more times than I’d ever dare attempt to count. I was 12 years old, so River Phoenix might have hadContinue reading “Tuesday’s Tops List: Cozy Mystery Movies”
Happy St. Patrick’s Day: A Few Books Perfect for the Season
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today I’m sharing a few of my all-time favorite books/authors fitting the season. Originally an O’Connor, it’s no surprise that I enjoy novels set in Ireland. I welcome any any relevant additions to add to this list. MAEVE BINCHY FAVORITES:Circle of Friends Benny and Eve leave their small village for universityContinue reading “Happy St. Patrick’s Day: A Few Books Perfect for the Season”
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