Category Archives: Book Bites

BOOK BITES: On the Line

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

When I think of summer, I think of water, I think of seafood, I think of romance, I think of Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper’s On the Line (published March 2012). You might remember a few months ago, Jackie wrote a guest … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: Taming Tigers

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I mentioned last time on “Book Bites” that I am a fan of young adult fiction. Of course, I am…I write YA! This week, I am thrilled to host Daisy White, author of the YA Fantasy/Romance Taming Tigers (Fire & … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: Double Take

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

It might seem like all I read is mysteries. While mysteries are my go-to genre, I read just about everything: classics; contemporary literary fiction; non-fiction; plays; and yes, plenty of young adult literature. I especially love YA in the summer…and … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: Mina Cortez: From Bouquets to Bullets

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I am not sure when I started to love mystery novels. Was it my first encounter with Nancy Drew? Or was it those Two-Minute Mysteries I used to devour? In any case, I love and read all types of mysteries: … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: The Queen of Diamonds

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

As a writer, I believe it is important to stay connected with other writers. That’s why I belong to several writing organizations, including Mystery Writers of America. It was because of my membership in MWA that I came across this … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: Second Best

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Through the magic of Twitter, I have recently become cyber-acquainted with author Charmaine Pauls. Her twitter page describes her as an author of “dark erotic goth pop romance novels.” I’ll admit that romance is not my go-to genre, but that … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: The Bleeding

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I’m often looking for a good read, and I’m always looking for a good recipe. I’ve found a way to simultaneously address these two needs. What better way to discover new books then to talk to writers? And while I’m … Continue reading →

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