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Jul 2016 2

Author’s Con: Mystery Short Story

2016 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Daryl Wood Gerber

About a month ago, my son Patrick called us. Nothing dire, as my law partners at Livingston, Strom, and Willoughby would say. Quite the opposite. Patrick was so excited. Tasha, his beautiful, talented bride, had gotten a small publishing deal for her bodice-ripping romance novel. Small was an overstatement, but I kept my tongue. His wonderful thrillers were not yet published, but he didn't sound jealous. Not in the least. Tasha was going to be on a panel at Romance Extraordinaire, he went on.

Feb 2016 13

For Cheddar or Worse By Avery Aames: Review/Giveaway

2016 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

It’s the second Annual Cheese Festival, and the Cheese Shop, as the locals call it, is geared up and ready to go. Charlotte is newly married and loving it, helping with all the festival events, and involved in what’s called the brain trust. It’s a brainstorming session for cheese makers, journalists, marketers, and a surprise guest—the infamous and generally hated Lara Berry. She’s one of those people who say what they think and what they think is always designed to hurt or embarrass.

Jan 2016 30

Coming Attractions: Valentine Edition

2016 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sunny Frazier

by Sunny Frazier

Candy is fattening; flowers wilt. Books make the best gifts for book lovers!
Brew a cup of tea while you enjoy The Grim Steeper, #3 in Amanda Cooper’s Teapot Collector Mysteries. It’s time for the annual Fall Fling Town-wide Tea Party in the upstate NY town of Gracious Grove.

Mar 2015 28

The Cozy Cookbook:More than 100 Recipes from Today’s Bestselling Mystery Authors

2015 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

If you keep your stash of culinary mysteries close to the kitchen, if you dog-ear the pages and have Post It tabs marking your favorite recipes, if you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t these all be in one place?” —well, ask no more, The Cozy Cookbook is here.

Feb 2015 14

As Gouda as Dead By Avery Aames

2015 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

It’s Valentine’s Day and Charlotte Bessette, cheese shop owner, is marrying artisanal cheese farmer Jordan Pace. First, however, Charlotte has to endure a bachelorette party with Deputy Devon O’Shea as the entertainment. During the festivities, Devon gets a frantic phone message regarding his uncle and the town’s beloved bartender, Tim.
The bad news is that Tim is dead and his body is on Jordan’s property, and now it’s in Charlotte’s best interests to find the real killer so she can take that walk down the aisle. Running the cheese shop is almost a distraction with all she has going on.

Mar 2014 8

Days of Wine and Roquefort By Avery Aames

2014 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

This is book five of the multi-layered wine and cheese series. Charlotte runs the local cheese shop while her cousin Matthew takes care of the other side of the business, the wine that pairs so well with cheese.

Aug 2013 3

Life Imitates Art: A Mystery Short Story

2013 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Daryl Wood Gerber

“David!” I pounded on the apartment door. “David, are you in there? Dave—”
The door swung open and my breath caught in my chest. David hung from a rope in the middle of the room, his face blue, body slack, boxers soiled. All the booze and crap I had consumed last night gushed up my throat. I drove it down and stared harder in an attempt to memorize the scene.

Jul 2013 6

Final Sentence: A cookbook Nook Mystery By Daryl Wood Gerber: Review/Giveaway

2013 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

Leaving San Francisco and her successful career as an in-demand marketing expert, Jenna Hart allowed her Aunt Vera to convince her to return to her hometown of Crystal Cove, California. Aunt Vera owns the Fisherman’s Village Mall and wants Jenna to reopen the cookbook store and café.

Jul 2013 6

A Bad Lie: A Mystery Short Story

2013 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Daryl Wood Gerber

My sister never listens to me. I have warned her to avoid crowds. People are walking germ carriers. They do not bathe often enough; they eat with their hands and lick their fingers. I have seen kids drop cookies in the middle of the road, moms pick up the danged things and hand them right back to the kids. Disgusting. But crowds at a sports event are a necessary evil and an LPGA tournament as prestigious as the Avonita Classic needs crowds–also known as fans.

Feb 2013 16

To Brie or Not To Brie by Avery Aames: Book Review/Guest Food Post/Giveaway

2013 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Avery Aames

Just in time for last minute Valentine's Day celebrations this weekend we have a wonderful guest post called A Love Affair With Cheese that includes a heavenly chocolate and cheese fondue recipe from mystery author Avery Adams, author of the Cheese Shop Mysteries. We also have a review of Avery's latest book, To Brie or Not To Brie, and info at the end of this post on how to win a signed copy of one of the Cheese Shop Mysteries.