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Coffee & Chat

Coffee & Chat #31

ByDebra Sennefelder | On August 16,24 | 0 Comment

Happy Friday!

We’re wrapping up the second week of August. It’s been a heck of a couple weeks with hot temps, lots of rain, first drafting, copy edits and a preview of fall temps. A little bit of everything this week.

The copy edits of the next Food Blogger mystery wasn’t bad so I got through them quickly and returned the manuscript to my editor on Tuesday. It’s such a good feeling to have that off my desk. Now, I’m waiting for the cover design and the proof pages. I can’t wait to see the cover since it’s a mystery set at Christmas. At the beginning of this month a course I enrolled in started and week two has wrapped up. Four more weeks to go and there’s so much information within the modules and could easily be overwhelming but I’m taking it slow and I expect to have to go through the course again to fully absorb all the info. I did have to set aside working on my first draft of another novel to work on the copy edits and this week I was able to get back my writing. I eased into the words slowly on Tuesday and I’m so happy to be back into the story. I missed it. I also missed my early morning writing sprints that I started when I began the book. At this point, I’m not sharing any details of the story. Hopefully, soon.

Recipe Roundup

10 Recipes for Your Summer Cookouts

ByDebra Sennefelder | On August 06,24 | 0 Comment

As summer winds down, there’s no need to pack away the grill or stow your outdoor cooking gear just yet! The season of sunny days and warm evenings is still upon us, providing the perfect backdrop for al fresco dining and entertaining. Whether you’re planning a laid-back barbecue with friends or a cozy dinner under the stars, these outdoor cooking recipes will keep the summer spirit alive. So, grab your apron, fire up the grill, and let’s savor the last of summer’s delights with these delicious and easy-to-make dishes!

Here are some recipe inspirations for you. Enjoy!

Christmas in July, Hallmark Christmas Movies

Weekly Christmas in July: Hallmark Movies and A Cozy Mystery Recommendation (Week 2)

ByDebra Sennefelder | On July 07,24 | 0 Comment

Just a few days ago we celebrated July 4th and here I am with a long list of Hallmark Christmas movies and a holiday cozy mystery for you to enjoy during the hot, humid days of July. There’s a lot of movies to get to, so let’s not waste any time. Today I’m going to share with you five of my favorite movies that are airing this week and I’d love to know what your favorites out of the whole week’s lineup are. To see the schedule, click here. Ready to dive into some holly, jolly viewing fun? Get that cup of hot cocoa and grab your favorite throw to cuddle up in. It’s time to watch some movies and do some reading.

Speaking of reading, this week I’m thrilled to share with you a mystery that has all the cozy and festive vibes.

Friday Faves

Friday Faves 7/5/24

ByDebra Sennefelder | On July 05,24 | 0 Comment

Happy Friday! Happy first week in July! July? Wasn’t I just writing my faves post for June? Yep. Now we’re in a whole new month with a long-stretch of summer ahead of us. So let’s make the best of it, says the pumpkin spice, tall boots loving gal. For this summer, Christmas in July edition of Friday Faves, I’ve added two new categories.

My faves this week include a podcast, a Instagram account that always makes me smile, the workout of the week, a favorite YouTube channel, my current read, hair care products and favorite Christmas movie. Ready? Let’s get started.

Christmas in July, Hallmark Christmas Movies

Weekly Christmas in July: Hallmark Movies and A Cozy Mystery Recommendation (Week 1)

ByDebra Sennefelder | On June 30,24 | 2 Comments

It’s that time of the year. Christmas in July is in full swing with Hallmark rolling out their amazing collection of Christmas movies that make you want to crank up the A/C, pour a cup of hot cocoa and snuggle under a cozy blanket. I’ve come to realize this is a great way for me to live in denial as the days heat up. I’m not a summer gal. But even if you are, I’m sure you will be enjoying this month long marathon of Christmas movies.

For me, there’s something a little different this year. I’m all in on Christmas in July because a couple weeks ago I turned in the next Food Blogger mystery manuscript to my publisher and it’s set at Christmas. I can’t wait to share more details of the book with you in the coming weeks. Until then, I thought I’d pair a published cozy mystery set at Christmas with the coziest Christmas movies because this gal loves both!

MURDER AT THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAKE-OFF by Darci Hannah

Tucked away inside an old lighthouse in Beacon Harbor, Michigan, bakeshop café owner Lindsey Bakewellis ready to make her first Christmas in town shine bright. But her merry plans crumble fast when murder appears under the mistletoe . . .

With the spirit of the holidays wafting through the Beacon Bakeshop, Lindsey thinks she has the recipe for the sweetest Christmas ever—winning the town-wide cookie bake-off. Unfortunately, striving for a picture-perfect December in Beacon Harbor is a lot like biting into stale shortbread. Low on staff and bombarded by visits from family, Lindsey can barely meet demands at work, let alone summon the confidence to face fierce competition . . .

Self-appointed Christmas know-it-all Felicity Stewart is determined to take the top spot in the bake‑off, and she’s not afraid to dump a little coal in everyone’s stocking to do it. Just as the competition heats up, everything falls apart when the judge is found dead—and covered in crumbs from Lindsey’s signature cookie!

Solving a murder was never on Lindsey’s wish list. But with her reputation on the line during the happiest time of the year, she’ll need to bring her best talents to the table in order to sift out the true Christmas Cookie culprit.

Hallmark Christmas in July Movie Schedule for the week of July 30th – July 6th

Sunday 30^th

12:01 AM

Christmas Next Door

Eric Randall, an author of bachelor lifestyle books, is left in charge of his niece and nephew for the holidays. Eric turns to his friend April, a lover of all things Christmas, for help. Stars Jesse Metcalfe and Fiona Gublemann.