A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
What do you get when you mix mystery, fantasy, and humor with an eclectic cast of characters and assorted suspects in a tale of two murders four decades apart? Answer: The Alchemist of All Hallows Eve! (This is the tenth in The Accidental Alchemist mystery series.) *** Meet eternally young alchemist Zoe Faust, her …
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Among the late bestselling author Elmore Leonard ‘s widely quoted 10 Rules of Writing is this gem: “Try to leave out all the parts readers skip.” And what, you may ask, did he believe readers tended to skip? “Thick paragraphs of prose you can see have too many words in them.” Personally, I’m one of those …
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Shifting and Shenanigans Virtual Book Tour October 10-21, 2022 Fiction—and mystery fiction in particular—opens the door to fascinating places where everyday life takes a backseat to adventure in a journey through the unknown. And when that journey includes talking cats, eccentric characters, and paranormal elements, the result is a spiced-up cozy mystery that delivers a storyline …
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Playing Possum by Lois Schmitt February 1-28, 2022 Virtual Book Tour Long-term readers of this blog know I'm a fan of cozy mysteries--particularly those featuring dogs or other animals. Lois Schmitt is a new-to-me author, and after reading book #3 of her Kristy Farrell Mystery Series, I'm hooked! The classic elements of a cozy …
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"Cozy fans who love dogs are in for a treat!" (Publishers Weekly) Sale Alert: Digital editions of the first 20 books in the Melanie Travis canine mystery series are on sale for just a few more days. Get your copies here. This is a fabulous series from one of the best authors in the business. …
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