I sat on the floor with boxes littered all around me. Yes, it was that time of year. Decorating our house for Christmas is an all-day affair. I don’t know how I manage to fit all the baubles everywhere each year, but I do. Anyways, that’s not the important part. So, there I sat with…
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But I Haven’t a Clue?! The Lost Dutchman’s Secret Release Fun!
There I was, just minding my own business. I was typing away at my computer (trying to finish my next book, ya know?). These two ruffians showed up and blocked my lighting. “Can I help you?” I ask, pulling my earbuds out. One stepped closer to me. “Give us the map.” Now, I like to…
Saving Ebenezer Review and Giveaway!
About the Book Book: Saving Ebenezer Author: S. Daniel Smith Genre: Christian Historical Fiction Release date: October 12, 2021 Much had changed in seven years. Scrooge had given all to rid himself of the guilt and shame of his miserly ways. Nearly saved Tiny Tim, too, who was only slightly bigger at his death than Christmas Eve seven years…
Why the Funeral Attire? Murder at the Empire Release Fun!
I was walking through the grocery store with my mom when I noticed a lady dressed in funny clothes. She was looking around frantically as if lost. “Do you need help?” I asked her. She looked down at me, brows furrowed. “I don’t know where I am,” she rubbed her eyes, “I was with my…
A Hero Overhead? When the Pilot Falls Release Mystery
I’ve been asked a lot of questions lately about some missing hero, Hugh, I think his name was. I don’t know anything about no missing hero, but something crazy did happen the other day! There I was, minding my own business, doing some research on the Japanese internment camp in Montana. I’ve heard some reports…
Spilled Beans? My Hands Are Clean! A Giant Murder Release Mystery
Did I spill the beans? Of course not! I know better than to share secrets I’m not supposed to. However, I may or may not have dropped a couple hints along the way. It’s definitely not my fault that someone spilled them either! I mean, if you follow the clues, you’ll see that Marji is…
The Trickster Shoe Collector — The Last Gasp Release Mystery
Why did I steal the shoe? Because I wanted to add it to my collection! Why else would I have stolen it? What girl doesn’t want a fancy shoe to add to her collection? Shoes are a girl’s best accessory, don’t you know? I would have preferred the set, but oh well. I didn’t set…
Stealing the First Mate Release Fun!
Hi everyone! I’m so excited to bring to you not only another book in the Independence Island series, but another book from Tabitha Bouldin! Be sure to stop by the other stops for your chance to win other prizes! We’re all talking about best friends this week, and I’m so incredibly blessed to have three!…
Trouble at the Freakshow and the Start of Something New?
We all have those people in our lives who like to get us into trouble or rope us into things we never intended on doing in the first place. I have two such people in my life: Sandy Barela (my mom) and Chautona Havig. When they first began talking about this fairytale mystery mashup I…
Why Did I Start Writing?
Reading and writing have been a passion of mine for a long time now. It really all started in 2001 with my mom bringing home the DVD for a movie that had just released. At the time, not many people knew of the series this movie was based on. We certainly didn’t. You may have…