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Interview: Cozy Mystery Author Sandi Scott of “The Seagrass Sweets” Mysteries

Behind the Scenes, Bits and Bobs / By

Here’s a tasty treat for you! My newsletter readers may recall that last month I featured an unbeatable deal on a boxed set of brand-new contemporary cozies, the Summer Snoops and Cozy Crimes collection. Well, I managed to snag an exclusive interview with author Sandi Scott, one of the contributors! She’s giving us a behind-the-scenes look …

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Cheers! Mottley’s Favorite Cocktail Recipe, the Gimblet

Behind the Scenes, Bits and Bobs, Classic Mysteries, Inspiration, Recipes, Research, Vintage Style / By

Pull up a beach chair and join me at Island Confidential for today’s stop on our blog tour. My fellow mystery author Frankie Bow from Hawaii is hosting me for a guest post all about my philosophy of writing, plus a book excerpt and a recipe for Mottley’s favorite cocktail. Come chill out with me …

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Guest Post: Cooking Up a Method By Angela D’Onofrio

Bits and Bobs, New Work / By

I was lucky enough this week to swap guest posts with indie mystery author Angela D’Onofrio, whose psychological suspense novel From the Desk of Buster Heywood has drawn raves for its realistic and nuanced characters. We’re each giving our personal slant to the theme of Resilience, and I think you’ll like what she’s “cooked” up for you! Over …

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Literary Libations & Character Cocktails – Guest Post by Sarah Miller Hill

Bits and Bobs, Stuff that Isn't Writing, Vintage Style / By

What better way to enjoy a mystery (especially about the Jazz Age) than with a cool vintage bevvie? Mottley’s favorite drink is the vodka gimblet, distinguished from its better-known cousin the gimlet by its use of unsweetened lime juice for a bracing tang. In the short story “Key of D,” Mottley also visits Harry’s Bar in …

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