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Category Archives: Book Bites
Book Bites: A FAIR TO DIE FOR
At the end of August, I had the opportunity to appear on Red River Radio with fellow mystery author and Sister in Crime, Radine Trees Nehring. After I heard about her mystery A FAIR TO DIE FOR (Oak Tree Press, … Continue reading
BOOK BITES: Fighting Chance
Today I am delighted to welcome fellow mystery author B.K. Stevens to share a “bite” of her YA mystery FIGHTING CHANCE (Poisoned Pen Press, October 2015). I recently read it, and absolutely loved it. It even got me interested in … Continue reading
Book Bites: SKELETONS IN THE ATTIC
I am delighted to welcome Judy Penz Sheluk to the blog today to share a “bite” of her upcoming mystery novel SKELETONS IN THE ATTIC, which will be out from Imajin Books on August 21, 2016. Who is your main … Continue reading
Book Bites: PLAID AND PLAGIARISM
Last November, Molly MacRae stopped by NOT EVEN JOKING to share a bite of KNOT THE USUAL SUSPECTS, the 5th book in her Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery Series. I am thrilled to have Molly back to share about a new … Continue reading
BOOK BITES: Oliver Twisted
In April, I had the opportunity to meet author Cindy Brown at Malice Domestic, and to pick up a signed copy of her Agatha Nominated MACDEATH! As a playwright, theater teacher, and mystery writer, her books are clearly right up … Continue reading
Posted in Book Bites, Mystery Writing
Tagged Agatha Nominee, Cindy Brown, Humorous Mysteries, Macdeath, Oliver Twisted
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BOOK BITES: One Dead, Two to Go
Last month, Elena Hartwell joined me here to share a very helpful post about writing. Today, she shares a “bite” of her debut mystery novel ONE DEAD, TWO TO GO (Camel Press, April 15, 2016) along with a Chocolate Chip … Continue reading
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Tagged Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, Elena Hartwell, Mystery, One Dead Two to Go
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BOOK BITES: Rival Forces
Today I welcome author D.D. Ayres, whose Romantic Suspense novel RIVAL FORCES came out earlier this month (St. Martin’s Press, May 3, 2016). Her novel features a strong female protagonist who works with man’s (or in this case woman’s) best … Continue reading
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Tagged A K-9 Rescue Novel, D.D. Ayres, pup cake recipe, Rival Forces, Romantic Suspense
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BOOK BITES: Limestone Gumption
Bryan E. Robinson recently shared a fabulous guest post on this blog about his inspiration for his mystery/thriller LIMESTONE GUMPTION: A BRAD POPE AND SISTERFRIENDS MYSTERY (Five Start Publishing, Hardback 2014/Sunstone Press, Trade Paperback 2016.) Today he joins me again … Continue reading
Posted in Book Bites, Mystery Writing
Tagged A Brad Pope and Sisterfriends Mystery, Bryan E. Robinson, Limestone Gumption, Southern Fried Chicken Recipe, Southern Mystery Novel
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BOOK BITES: Death Unscripted
Just last week, I listened to THE BLUE VIRGIN by M.K. Graff on Audible. I totally fell in love with Nora Teirney, the series’s pregnant amateur sleuth—and I am currently listening to book 2 in the series, THE GREEN REMAINS. … Continue reading
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Tagged A Trudy Genova Manhattan Mystery, Cheese Ball Recipe, Death Unscripted, M.K. Graff, Marni Graff, Nora Teirney Mystery, The Blue Virgin, The Green Remains
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BOOK BITES: A Picture-Purrfect Christmas
On Monday, I recapped A YEAR OF BOOK BITES! I am thrilled to continue this segment of my blog as NOT EVEN JOKING enters its 2nd year! Today, author Patricia Fry sharse a bite of her cozy mystery, A PICTURE-PURRFECT … Continue reading
