One of Hope Early’s Christmas traditions is hanging a wreath on the old red barn. Every year since moving back to Jefferson, she has called on Ethan Cahill to help hang the wreath—a small gesture, but one that brings warmth and memories of Christmases past. It’s moments like these, filled with simple joys and the comfort of community, that make the holiday season truly magical. What are your favorite holiday traditions? Share in the comments.
I can’t wait for you to join Hope and the gang in this cozy holiday mystery! Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the release date!
If you pre-order your copy of A CORPSE AMONG THE CAROLERS, you’ll receive a special gift. To receive yours, send a copy of your receipt to the email address [email protected] and then you’ll receive Hope’s holiday playlist, her holiday prep list and her Hope’s Cozy Kitchen recipe booklet filled with ten recipes. Offer expires on 11/11/24
For A CORPSE AMONG THE CAROLERS I put a call out for volunteers to test the recipes in the book and The Recipe Review Crew was born.
I’d like to take this moment and give a BIG shout-out to my amazing Recipe Review Crew—Tammy Barker, Maria Reyes Doktor, Chelsea Hatfield, Shannon Malloy, Donna Page, Debra Derbyshire, Kathleen Kendler, and Marijo Yates!
I’m thrilled to announce that A CORPSE AMONG THE CAROLERS, the seventh installment in the Food Blogger Mystery series, will be hitting shelves on November 12, 2024! Can you believe this is my 14th book? It’s surreal to think I’ve written that many stories, each one special in its own way. However, this upcoming release holds a particularly dear spot in my heart—primarily because it’s set during my favorite season: Christmas!
I absolutely adore everything about Christmas—the vibrant red ribbons, the charmingly imperfect gifts, and, of course, the endless variety of cookies. The holiday season is filled with joyful chaos, and while it can be a bit of a juggling act to get everything done, it’s all part of the fun. That got me wondering how my protagonist, Hope Early, would navigate her own holiday celebrations while also solving a murder mystery.
Happy Friday! Happy last week in September! Say what??? How did that happen? Wasn’t it just Labor Day? It certainly feels like it was but today is September 27th. There’s just three more days until we welcome in October and I couldn’t be happier! I’m in full-on pumpkin spice mode and my sweaters are just waiting to be worn.
So, while I wait for the temps to drop (I’m very impatient) I’ll share with you my faves from this week. There’s a podcast, an Instagram account that always makes me smile, my new go-to workout series, an inspiring YouTube channel and my current read. I’ve also added in a series on Apple TV I’ve binged watched. Ready? Let’s get started.
Podcast: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show. I discovered Dr. Lyon a couple years ago and I’m so thankful that I did. She’s a wealth of information on healthy aging. I listened to her show on Boosting Cognitive Function through Fitness earlier this week.
Instagram: MillyPinkNose. I love seeing photos and videos of this English Angora rabbit in my feed. He’s adorable!
Workout: Tracy Steen of Move Daily Fitness. I’ve done about four of her workouts and I have enjoyed them so I think I’ll continue through October.
YouTube: Nikol Johnson. I’m so happy that she brought back her Fiercely Aging series where she does makeup on women over 50, sharing tips and techniques with viewers. She’s launched a makeup line and I have been doing a little shopping on her website. And I love everything I’ve purchased so far.
TV series: Truth be Told. This series is based on the book ARE YOU SLEEPING by Kathleen Barber. I was so disappointed when I found out that there wasn’t a season four.
Do you have a fave this week you’d like to share? Leave a comment below.
As autumn’s crisp air and vibrant foliage create the perfect backdrop, it’s time to cozy up with a good book. This fall, dive into a collection of harvest-themed cozy mysteries that capture the essence of the season with their charming settings and delightful plots. From bustling harvest festivals to quaint pumpkin patches, these five cozy mysteries will keep you entertained and engaged as you enjoy the flavors and colors of fall. Grab a warm drink, settle into your favorite reading nook, and let these captivating stories whisk you away into a world of seasonal intrigue and suspense.
It’s moments like these, filled with simple joys and the comfort of community, that make the holiday season truly magical. What are your favorite holiday traditions? Share in the comments.
