In Memorium
Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a holiday formerly and still solemn for many, that once was called Decoration Day. Its origins lie mostly in the immediate post-Civil…
Mindful Writing
By Kim in Baltimore, reading fascinating short stories. A few years ago I joined a group called the Mindful Writers. Each year I attend two retreats, one in the fall…
Those Crazy National Days
Jane/Susannah/Sadie here, looking forward to two fun weekends in a row–Memorial Day with family, and a writing retreat next weekend with seven friends, where at least eight new books will…
Wicked Wednesday: May Flowers
Edith here once again, on the fourth Wednesday in May, a lovely month in New England. It doesn’t snow – mostly – and finally warms up enough to let the flowers…
Taking a Break
By Liz, looking forward to seeing the sun again…someday? I turned in Murder She Meowed, book seven in the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries, on May 1. On time, and (almost) without…
#NormalizeKindness
Edith here, in the busy second half of a busy month. And I’ve been thinking about kindness. This is a card someone was handing out at Quaker Meeting recently. We’ve…
Guest V.M. Burns on Write What You Know
Edith here, writing from Cape Cod, and delighted to welcome Agatha nominee V.M. Burns back to the blog! She’ll give away a copy of her newest mystery, The Read Herring Hunt,…
Guest: Judy Penz Sheluk
Edith here, writing from my last morning on Cape Cod. The talented Judy Penz Sheluk has a new mystery out and I’m delighted to host her on the blog again.…
The Wickeds 