Kay Finch

Sep 2020 30

Mysteries and Country Music

2020 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets

by Kay Finch

I enjoyed watching the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards earlier this month. I love these shows – my husband does not. He complains that the new singers aren’t really “country.” I enjoy the new singers, and prefer them over the likes of – well, I don’t want to name names. It’s all good – hubby has his likes, and I have mine. To me, watching the performances on the award shows is like going to a free concert with lots of great singers. Mysteries and country music help me cope with life’s stresses (and we sure have plenty of those this year). The good news is that I’ve had more time lately to enjoy reading mysteries and adding favorite songs to my play list.

Jul 2017 22

The Black Cat Sees His Shadow By Kay Finch: Review/Giveaway

2017 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Sabrina Tate is supposed to be writing her mystery book, but it’s so easy to get sidetracked with all the goings on in Lavender, Texas. This time it’s the annual Pumpkin Days. Things wouldn’t be quite so hectic if she could only control her Aunt Rowe. She’s in charge of the pumpkin cannon. That’s right, pumpkins shot out of a cannon—what could go wrong?

Jun 2016 18

The Black Cat Knocks on Wood By Kay Finch: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2016 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Kay Finch

Sabrina Tate wrote a mystery and now it’s time to edit — for her agent! Of course, like most writers, she’s easily distracted by things like Aunt Rowe’s participation in the Senior Pro Rodeo. Rowe qualifies as Senior but is far from pro. She and her friends are learning to rope goats!

May 2016 28

Coming Attractions: June Is Busting Out All Over Edition

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

by Sunny Frazier

June is often time to get hitched, so let’s start with Wedding Bel Blues, the first in a new series by Maggie McConnon. Belfast McGrath has spent 15 years avoiding her brash Irish family.

Oct 2015 3

Black Cat Crossing By Kay Finch

2015 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Sabrina quit her paralegal job in Houston, moved back to Lavender, Texas, and is trying to write a mystery. Her characters aren’t the cooperative type, though, in spite of the fact she’s working in the Hot Stuff coffee shop with the Bee Gees singing in the background—if that’s not the right atmosphere, what is?