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Chautona Havig

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Great Things Happen When You Mix Danger and Donuts

The title was a clever play on words when juxtaposed with the quirky cover images.  The combination screamed "Cozy mystery," but the synopsis, categories, and opening chapters argued back. "No! Suspense!" Of course, that meant I was riveted, right?  Not only that, the writing kept me riveted, Continue Reading

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My First “Top Book” of 2021 Begins HERE!

The cover got me first.  It was "my" Madeline, but of course, no one could tell if they didn't know the photographer's work. So, combine WWI, poppies, and "my" Madeline... well, I had to read it, right?  Yeah. Among the Poppies (review here) by J'nell Ciesielski was the best debut novel I've ever Continue Reading

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When Your Creativity Fails, Kill a Beloved Character:

Get your safety harness strapped on because this book will take you on a roller coaster ride of suspense, action, and all the feels. I’m talking about Jennifer Pierce’s, Deadly Connection, and today I’m talking with Jennifer Pierce herself! We talk about her love of fiction, her iffiness with Continue Reading

The World is Full of Depraved People

There's such a fine line between mental illness and the natural result of the depravity of man. The True Colors Crime Series sure does show the true colors in the hearts of men--black as coal and burning even hotter. I don't necessarily like being reminded of the ugliness out there, but I do Continue Reading

A Regency Christmas to Delight Your Heart

A Regency Christmas to Delight Your Heart

The cover of An Ivy Hill Christmas sold me. While my daughters are enormous fans of Julie Klassen, I had not read anything by her. However, the festive air of snow on hedges, evergreen boughs, a manor house, and a gentleman... well, who wouldn't be impressed? By the time the book arrived, I Continue Reading

Can We Create an Amazing Garden in the Desert?

Truth be told, I don't know. Some do. We have gorgeous gardens here in Ridgecrest (which is only an hour from Death Valley... just for reference). None of those gorgeous gardens have ever grown at our house, aside from that amazing crop of corn we had one year.  Usually, we are content to grow Continue Reading

Why This Is My Favorite Book of This Year!

Why This Is My Favorite Book of This Year!

Some books are "once-in-a-lifetime" books.  A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is one of mine for reasons I talk about in THIS post. Recently, I read what for me has become another one. Bleak Landing In what feels like a delightful moment of happenstance, I saw it offered for just $1.99 on Amazon, and when Continue Reading

Join Us for an Exciting Christmas Scavenger Hunt

NOTE: This doesn't begin until December 6, 2020 at 6:00 Eastern. Until then, many links won't work. Merry Christmas! It's my turn on in this Christmas Round-Robin! Don't forget, each author asks a question at each blog stop. You will find the answers to these questions by checking out the free Continue Reading

I Love This Author's Work but It Makes Me Uncomfortable

I Love This Author’s Work but It Makes Me Uncomfortable

Why did I like the book?  The point-of-view character wasn't likeable (for a LONG time), made stupid choices, used language I didn't appreciate (not constantly but there were a few words here and there that made me squirm),  and basically made me uncomfortable. Of course, that was the point. By Continue Reading

Bookish Advent Giveaway

Bookish Advent Giveaway: WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Bookish Advent Giveaway: Christmas Is in the Bag! WINNERS ANNOUNCED:  note: this is only part of the email, so it's possible that more than one person could have the same but not likely.  Your author will be emailing you to find out how to get you your prize! DAY 1: WINNER CHOSEN: Continue Reading

Anger and Rebellion Hide Hearts Full of Pain and Bitterness

Picture it.  July of 1982-1984. Somewhere in there. Arizona. Phoenix, no less.  In that little apartment on Osborn, just down from 7th Avenue. My grandmother lived there. While I recall visiting her at what I think was a mobile home in Ray, Arizona when I was two or three, that's all I remember.  Continue Reading

Are You Ready for a Few Happy Mishaps & Prizes?

This week, Mishaps off the Mainland released.  Seriously, guys. You want to check out this book about a sassy dog groomer, the dog that ran away, and the guy who ran away with her heart!  To celebrate launch week the authors got together and "groomed" our pets for a sort of online pet pageant. Continue Reading

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I picked a great big berry For a jaunty little hat I picked a great big berry
For a jaunty little hat.
It wont last long, I fear, 
But I think I'm okay with that. 
@ourtravelingcircus
Good morning, Virginia. It's a beautiful misty m Good morning,  Virginia.  It's a beautiful misty morn here. Continuing to wor on Take Cover. Eeep!
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Who is he, who is after him, and why is a woman ab Who is he, who is after him, and why is a woman abducted to protect her from him?  Bioterrorism, Russian mafia, and what? Another agency?  What's going on in The Agency now?
Listen to the whole book FREE, narrated by the fabulous @ChristaDelSorbo (don't forget to subscribe!!!). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-TZlGhUFcE&list=PLGJaJiSo6mQ1Cg738W1MSQlHIuFe45v_WListen to a chapter a day OR to the whole thing at the end of the month.  The previous four Agency books are also available to listen to FREE.
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Annual writing retreat has commenced. In my favori Annual writing retreat has commenced. In my favorite place because I'm with my favorite writy folks.
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Keith can’t help but wonder: will his first assi Keith can’t help but wonder: will his first assignment with The Agency be his last?

One missing man. One new agent. One chance to keep the (uncertain) client alive
The prequel novel to The Agency Files, Induction is Keith Auger's interview and... well.. induction into The Agency. Listen FREE on YouTube to the audiobook narrated by @ChristaDelSorbo .
Listen to each chapter separately for ease of finding where you are OR the whole book in one video (after Sept 30, 2024).
Also available from most audiobook retailers!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJaJiSo6mQ2AIQHYt1g3cWoBPneeilsa

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Austria, 1939. Before the "death trains," Hitler's Austria, 1939. Before the "death trains," Hitler's regime deported ten thousand children to Holland, Sweden, and even England on what was known as the Kindertransport. Two desperate mothers send their only childrent to safety on this Kindertransport, but when those children arrive, nothing is as it seems or should be.  A war-time mystery twist on "Hansel and Gretel" set just before the invasion of Poland.
Available as an audiobook FREE on Youtube, narrated by @ChristaDelSorbo
https://www.youtube.com/@christadelsorbo/videos

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When I knew Lauren would be one of my protagonists When I knew Lauren would be one of my protagonists of this year's New Cheltenham novel, I knew she'd have to be reading some mystery.  She's been on Poirot kicks and Marple kicks. Josephine Tey and I think Elizabeth Peters.  This year, I decided she'd REALLY love one of my favorite mystery series--the Lord Edgington Investigates by @benedictbrownauthor  If you love mystery, they're a lot of fun.  What I didn't know is that practical, prosaic Lauren would disgust herself when she realized she has a "book boyfriend" in Christopher Prentiss. Even her actual boyfriend knows her secret crush on a fictional young man from the 1920s.
This year's Christmas Lights Collection is the 10th we've done!  We're so proud of it!  Four towns battle it out in a Christmas Lights Showcase you won't want to miss.  Join @JayceeWeaver , @lainaturnerauthor , @CatheSwanson and me in this year's battle of the lights!
And seriously, if you love mysteries, don't miss Benedict Brown's.  He's brilliant and Christopher is awesome.  Lauren has that right. ;)
Releases October 7th!!
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