Happy October! This month is my happy month. I love the autumn colors, the dip in temperature, the shorter days, the swirl of fallen leaves in a breeze and rainy days. Oh, and I love the food! Pumpkin everything. Plus some comfort food faves like butternut squash soup and beef stew. I also love cozying up on the sofa with Connie and a book. And I’ve read some good ones leading up to this month.
On the writing front, in July finished the first draft of the ninth Food Blogger mystery and I turned the final draft of the one that will be coming out in December 2025, which is titled THE COLD CASE AND THE CORPSE. Earlier this week I sent back the proof pages and received the cover, which I will be sharing soon. In between those tasks, I’ve been writing another book and more about that story will be shared at the beginning of 2026. Yeah, there’s been a lot of juggling projects recently.
I’ve also just started binging Only Murders in the Building. Yeah, I know, I’m kind of late to the party but I’m here now and I’m loving the show! We just finished season two this week. And I also caught up on the Agatha Raisin series thanks to Hoopla.
On the reading front, I finished three books and they were all ARCs. First up was DEATH ON DICKENS ISLAND, the first in a new series by Alison Brook. Next, I read HOW TO TALK TO YOUR DOG ABOUT MURDER by Emily Soderberg and I just finished SUGAR AND SPITE by Carol J. Perry. All three were perfect reads for this spooky, cozy season. Definitely a great way to begin autumn.
Kim V.
October 10, 2025My favorite time of the year as well! Great reads, excited to get my hands on Alison Brook’s new series.
Debra Sennefelder
October 11, 2025There’s so much to love about this time of the year and we’re having a lovely fall weekend here though a Nor’easter is on its way. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy Alison Brook’s book. It was a fun read. Have a great weekend!
Debra