Happy Friday!

This weekend we spring ahead! Yes, we lose an hour of sleep but we get more sunlight. Yay. Don’t get me wrong, this gal loves autumn so much and all the coziness of early sunsets and pumpkin spice everything but by this time of the year, I’m ready for a change. And, don’t worry, I’ll be complaining about the heat and humidity of summer very soon. For now, I’m going to enjoy the extra sunlight and warmer temps (60s are on tap for next week!).

Not much new on the work front this week because I’ve been deep into the second draft of the next Food Blogger Mystery. I made it through four chapters, which is always a satisfying part of the process. This is when I really get to dig in—tightening up the storylines, having fun with the characters, and fixing all those little threads I dropped in the first draft. It’s also when I finalize which recipes to include in the book. So far, I’ve decided on two, but I need one more. Since the story takes place in January, I’m leaning toward an apple dessert—maybe an apple cobbler? A warm, cozy treat on a snowy night sounds just right. Great. Now I really want apple cobbler!

Lately, I’ve been watching some Lifetime movies, though for the life of me, I can’t remember most of their titles. Lifetime movies are so hit or miss—some are wonderfully done, while others… well, let’s just say they leave a lot to be desired. Last night, I watched The Life I Can’t Remember, about a woman who develops amnesia after being hit by a car. A solid trope (again, not always well executed), but I actually enjoyed this one. Tonight’s pick is Deadly Girls Trip, and I can’t wait to see how that unfolds!

On the reading front, I’ve finished three books since the end of January, and I’ve enjoyed every one of them. I just wrapped up  SWEETHEART IN HIGH HEELS by Gemma Halliday – a short story that was such a fun read! It was the perfect palate cleanser after  A VERY BAD THING by J.T. Ellison. which had me hooked from page one and kept me flying through the pages. I also loved  THE BODY IN THE BOOKSTORE, the first book in The Secret Bookcase Mystery series by Ellie Alexander.

That’s my week in a nutshell! What have you been reading or watching lately? Let me know in the comments—I’m always looking for recommendations!