Author Posts

Scruffy Little Ponies, An Observation by CS McDonald

Scruffy Little Ponies, an Observation by Cindy McDonald Where do writers get inspiration? From many places: life experiences, or perhaps overhearing an argument at the grocery, and more. As for me, I’m an observer, a people watcher. I’ve created many…

The Mystery Shift with Anita Dickason

The Mystery Shift Several months ago, I had one of my crazy urges. The kind that can turn into a total calamity, and you wonder, whatever was I thinking? Or, if you’re lucky, you think, why didn’t I do this…

Guest Post: What’s So Funny About Murder?

Guest Post: What’s So Funny About Murder? By Lauren Carr! Join us for this tour from July 5 to July 29, 2022! Book Details: Book Series:  The Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries Category:  Adult fiction, 496 pages Genre:  Cozy Mystery Publisher:  Acorn Book…

Fearless with C.S. McDonald

Over the past twelve years, I’ve written many blog posts and I’ve participated in many ‘author interviews’ as well. One of the most common questions I’ve been posed, on such interviews, has been: What advice would you give an upcoming…

Where History Meets Mystery: The Jersey Lily

Lillie Langtry, also known as The Jersey Lily, was a social-climbing powerhouse who rocked Victorian England. Her popularity was so immense it became termed, “The Langtry Phenomenon.” I was so enraptured in the history of this dynamic Victorian woman that…

Suspension of Disbelief with Anita Dickason and Lou Kemp

I recently read an article from a friend and fellow author Lou Kemp. She discusses the concept of “Suspension of Disbelief.” What a fascinating idea. One I had never truly thought about. But isn’t that what we, as readers, do…

Author Interview: Jody Hadlock

Welcome to this months Story Behind the Story with Author Shelley Blanton-Stroud and Author Jody Hadlock! About The Lives of Diamond Bessie Title: The Lives of Diamond BessieAuthor: Jody HadlockGenre: Ghost Mysteries, Mystery Pregnant out of wedlock, sixteen-year-old Annie Moore…

Cats- What’s up with that?

CATS – WHAT’S UP WITH THAT? I’m a dog lover—always have been. That’s not say that I don’t like cats. I do, I just prefer the company of a dog. As they say, when you call a dog, they come.…