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December brought a baking frenzy to my house while I was growing up. My mom would start holiday baking right after Thanksgiving and freeze batches of cookies to share with friends and neighbors later in the month. I’ve kept the tradition, especially because the Tech Guy loves a frozen cookie even more than one hot […]

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December 2, 2024

Sugar Cookie Cut-outs

The holiday season is almost upon us, and so is the release of the fourth book in the Secret Bookcase Mysteries—A Holiday Homicide! Mark your calendars for November 20th, and get ready for Annie’s latest mystery that’s filled with festive suspense, twists, and cozy intrigue. Now, I know I’ve always been a “no Christmas until […]

Recipes

November 3, 2024

Annie’s Spiced Gingerbread Cookies from Holiday Homicide

Spiced Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Hello, fellow cozy mystery buffs and pun aficionados! It’s time for another cozy episode of “Reality Writes.” This week, The Tech Guy and I dive deep into the art of book title creation in Episode 01.18. Ever wonder why some books grab your attention right from the shelf? It’s all in the title! From the […]

Podcast

October 3, 2024

Reality Writes Ep. 01.18: Book Title Tactics—Baking Up the Best Names

Hello! I am thrilled to announce that the third book in my Secret Bookcase Mysteries series, Death at the Dinner Party, is now available! I can’t thank you all enough for your support of this new series and for joining me on another bookish adventure with Annie, Pri, Penny, Fletcher, Hal, and the whole crew […]

Recipes

October 1, 2024

Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Bisque Recipe from Death at the Dinner Party

Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Bisque Recipe

Hello, Darlings! Episode 15 of Reality Writes is here, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. We’re diving into one of my favorite topics—food and writing! Join The Tech Guy and me as we explore how I choose the delicious recipes featured in the culinary cozy mysteries of my Bakeshop Mystery series. From indulgent […]

Podcast

September 5, 2024

Reality Writes Ep. 01.15: Stirring the Plot—Why Food Writing Matters

Stirring the Plot-Why Food Writing Matters

I’m so excited that Death at the Dinner Party, the 3rd book in my Secret Bookcase Mysteries, is hitting shelves on September 30th! In this one, Annie and the bookstore crew team up with her new friend, Penny. They’re hosting an immersive mystery dinner with a decadent (and maybe deadly) menu. Picture something like Clue, […]

Recipes

September 3, 2024

Berry Tart Recipe from Death at the Dinner Party

Bloody Berry Tarts Recipe

Hello, Darlings! Welcome to Episode 13 of “Reality Writes!” I’m here with The Tech Guy, and in this episode, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of the publishing world. We discuss the limited control some authors have over covers and distribution, why you should contact booksellers instead of authors about damaged copies, and how indie authors […]

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August 22, 2024

Reality Writes Ep. 01.13: Letting Go—Things Writers Can’t Control

I’ve been in a scone mood with the upcoming release of Sticks and Scones on August 20th. My current obsession is these orange cardamom scones. I mean, anything with cardamom is a win in my book. True story. We changed the title of Sticks and Scones after multiple rounds of edits and after I had created […]

Recipes

August 5, 2024

Easy Orange Cardamom Scones Recipe

Easy Orange Cardamom Scone Recipe

Happy 4th of July for my readers in the USA! Have you fired up your grills yet? There isn’t a new episode of the podcast this week, so you can get caught up on episodes while waiting for a new one to drop next week. The Tech Guy has a surprise episode in store and […]

Podcast

July 4, 2024

Catch up on episodes of our Reality Writes Podcast!

Happy Thursday! The next episode of my new podcast, Reality Writes, is live! This week the Tech Guy and I are talking about writing as a job. Is writing a real job? We’re chatting about the hard realities of carving out time for writing (especially when you’re first starting out) and breaking some myths about […]

Podcast

June 13, 2024

Reality Writes Podcast Ep. 01.03: Writing is a Real Job