Twenty years ago in a small California community, Amy Brewer storms out of a house party at a remote cabin, leaving behind her “so-called friends” forever. A victim of a cruel “mean girl” and a “mean boy,” she fled into the darkness of a heavily wooded park.
Those 5...
No Hocus Pocus, Just “Focus”
Written by Anni on . Posted in Inspirational.
Sometimes life can get super busy. Sometimes life can get “unruly.” Sometimes you might feel overwhelmed or simply “losing your grip!” That’s when you gotta just STOP! Put the breaks on and FOCUS!
Coming to a screeching halt and re-evaluating tough choices or...
The Witless Protection Program by Maria DiRico
Written by Anni on . Posted in Mysteries / Thrillers.
Maria DiRico’s Catering Hall Mystery series is guaranteed to give you a madcap romp through New York, with at least one dead body (or a few more), plus solid cozy plots filled with an abundance of simply delectable characters. Her newest release in this series, The...
Keeping It Real — Really!
Written by Anni on . Posted in Inspirational.
The world itself is truly amazing! No matter where you live or travel, look around – and really see your surroundings.
When was the last time you really took a close look outside? When was the last time you found a cozy spot (even in winter) to just look up at the...
The Black Spectacles by John Dickson Carr
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Amateur sleuths who appreciate the likes of Sherlock Holmes and old-school detection will have a field day with John Dickson Carr’s: The Black Spectacles. This 1939 novel features an impossible-crime mystery.
Poisoned Pen Press has been bringing back so many...
From The Oldies Vault: It’s About Time!
Written by Anni on . Posted in Oldies Music.
Time. It marches on. It never stops. It’s relentless. But some things actually get “better” with time. Antiques are a prime example. And MUSIC! Take a step back into the oldie’s vault and reflect on these timeless classics – and yes, these happen to be all about...
Murder By The Seashore by Samara Yew
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In this new cozy mystery series debut, Murder by the Seashore: Scarlett Gardner relocates with her boyfriend, Connor, to open the Palm Trees and Page Turners bookshop in sunny southern California. Connor takes care of the business end, while Scarlett literally runs...
Elusive Butterflies
Written by Anni on . Posted in Nature.
In 1966, singer/songwriter Bob Lind had a hit song: “Elusive Butterfly.” Yup, he was talking about the elusive butterfly of love. But real butterflies can be right under your nose and you might not even realize it.
Spring is here and summer is just around the...