Reader Friday ~ Deadly Guardian

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This week I read a suspense story from my favorite small press, Mantle Rock Publishing, written by fellow suspense writer, Deborah Sprinkle who hails from my hometown of Memphis. Deadly Guardian kept me turning pages until past midnight so I could finish it. Don’t you love the cover? It perfectly showcased the setting. Next to my art department at Revell, …

Reader Friday ~ You Belong With Me

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I met Tari Farris at a Susan May Warren Deep Thinker’s retreat way back in 2012 (I think, could’ve been 2013). Even then, I knew she’d be published one day. You Belong With Me is her debut novel and it’s a good one! Amazon says it releases September 3, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they haven’t already released it! Here’s …

Reader Friday ~ Belinda Blake and the Snake in the Grass

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Oh, my. Heather Day Gilbert has a winner with her new series starring Belinda Blake. I love this character! And the story kept me turning pages way into the night. But first the opening sentence then the back cover copy: “The first time I saw Stone Carrington the fifth, I had a snake wrapped around my neck.” When exotic pet-sitter …

Reader Friday ~ Fat Cat Spreads Out

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As you read this, I will be learning how to catch a murderer at the Writer’s Police Academy. This year it’s called Murder Con. 🙂 I’ll share details Tuesday!  I mostly read inspirational fiction, but because there aren’t too many inspirational cozies, I generally read the ones in general fiction, especially since most of them are clean. Fat Cat Spreads Out …