Randy’s Review of His Hands were Quiet
I have another review to post by my sweetheart. This is a review of His Hands were Quiet, book #2 in the Zachary Goldman Mysteries series, reblogged from Flamestr's Thoughts ...
Books for International Women’s Day 2019
It's that time of year again! Last year I was doing a book reading with a couple of author friends for International Women's Day, and it was really a lot of fun. Keep reading to discover some other books by or about fascinating women to add to your TBR pile ...
Excerpt from Deep Freeze
Last week I read Deep Freeze, by John Sandford. This is part of the Virgil Flowers series, which I've read at least one book from before. John Sandford writes complex mysteries with plenty of twists and turns and misdirection. Virgil Flowers is a relatable detective, smart, and always a good read ...
Vegan Baked Alaska
(Book #9) Mary Lou couldn’t have been more wrong. Of course Erin Price, gluten-free baker extraordinaire, would stumble over a body on the cruise she had won as the runner-up winner in the baking category at the Fall Fair. The trouble is, no one will believe her ...
Apple-achian Treasure
(Book #8) Reading about a secret treasure in Clementine’s papers, Erin decides to distract herself by putting back on her detective hat and she and her friends try their hands at solving the clues.
Pretty soon, everyone knows that they are treasure hunting and things get interesting.
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Sour Cherry Turnover
(Book #7) Erin told anyone who would listen that she was not concerned about The Bake Shoppe reopening, but in her heart of hearts, she was worried about whether Auntie Clem’s Bakery would be able to survive a direct competitor in Bald Eagle Falls. She can’t help feeling resentment toward Charley starting up a competing business and expecting her advice and support.
But a brutal murder soon reminds her that there are worse things than competition. Especially when she is discovered with the murder weapon in her hand.
Worried that Vic’s brother Jeremy may be involved, Erin tries to protect him from the investigation.
Treasure seekers, drug dealers, and secret tunnels; Erin needs to untangle it all before time runs out.
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A Psychic with Catitude and other Freebies
I have put A Psychic with Catitude, book #2 in the Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator series on Kindle for free this weekend. (And don't look now, but What the Cat Knew, book #1 in the series is on for $0.99 for a limited time!) ...
Excerpt from The Screwtape Letters
I am currently reading a C.S. Lewis classic, The Screwtape Letters. C.S. Lewis, the author of the children's fantasy series The Narnia Chronicles, also wrote a number of letters on Christianity such as The Great Divorce, Mere Christianity, and, of course, The Screwtape Letters. He also wrote a space trilogy, of which I have read only the second book, Perelandra. C.S. Lewis does a lot of writing in allegories, which can be real brain teasers. ...
Fiction about Sexual Abuse of Boys/Men
I have had discussions in a couple of writers' communities lately about the topic of the sexual abuse of men and boys, some of the myths that surround it, and giving men/boys "permission" to speak about sexual abuse on an equal footing with women/girls. We've discussed male authors writing about sexual abuse and whether women want to hear from them ...
Excerpt from The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
This week, I have just started The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, by Stuart Turton. I admit that I picked it up because I was intrigued by the title! It is not your typical murder mystery, by any means ...
A Psychic with Catitude and other New Releases
It is new release day! Book two of the Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator series is live today, and I have a round-up of other new releases for your reading pile as well ...
Excerpt from Deadline
This week I am reading Sandra Brown's Deadline. I have previously mentioned Low Pressure here. Sandra Brown's writing is not cookie cutter fiction, she produces thrillers that are fresh and new, with interesting characters and twists. ...
Have a Non-Romantic Valentine’s Day
This year, I wanted to do something a little bit different again. I wanted to focus on characters who were asexual or aromantic. But in searching for them, I kept running up against books that were about sexual relationships and romance, but from or including an ace/aro perspective or character. And I realized that wasn't what I was looking for. I was looking for books that did not focus on romance at all. Where sex and romance were not the focus of the story, or even a subplot. ...
In the Margins 2019 Awards
I am pleased to announce the Ronnie, Between the Cracks #5 has been awarded one of the fiction awards for In the Margins 2019. Ronnie placed on the Recommended Reading list for 2019 ...
Excerpt from The Quiche of Death
I have read several of M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series, but I have not read the first one. And here it is, The Quiche of Death. Agatha retires from her advertising agency and moved to the Cottswalds, fulfilling a childhood dream. Only she finds out she doesn't like it that much, or the people there don't like her that much, and she decides to make a splash by winning a cooking prize at the county fair. But she can't cook. And that's just the beginning. ...
Warm up with these February Freebies
I had intended to have What the Cat Knew on today as a Kindle freebie, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I wasn't able to offer it. But I promised you freebies, so instead, I have offered you Gluten-Free Murder through Bookfunnel. Get your kindle or epub copy here ...
Excerpt from The Haunting of Hill House
You may recognize this week's title, as it has also been made into a TV series apparently available on Netflix. The Haunting of Hill House is a 1959 gothic horror novel written by Shirley Jackson. It was hailed by the Wall Street Journal as "now widely regarded as the greatest haunted-house story ever written." It is also the story behind the movies "The Haunting." ...
What is Kabedon? — kabe-don, ‘pin to the wall’ & ‘hand against wall’ pose explained
What is Kabedon (kabe-don)? Learn why the 'pin to the wall' or 'hand against wall' pose can feel romantic in fiction yet problematic in real life. Consent, body language, and how I treat kabedoned scenes in my books. the subject of Kabedon came up. Not something I had ever heard of before, so I won't assume that you have either. Kabedon is a new trend in Japanese courtship, popularized in manga and anime. Kabe-don ("wall punch") is the act of the man slapping his hand on the wall next to the woman, pinning her in position by his proximity. He may place only one hand on the wall, or one hand on either side of her so that she is encircled by his arms. He leans in very close to talk to her. ...
Excerpt from Gray Mountain
I am reading a John Grisham novel this week, one of his legal thrillers. I have been disappointed with a couple of Grisham novels lately, but am enjoying Gray Mountain ...
