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Review: The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware

So happy to showcase another terrific new book coming this summer. If you like a complex mystery with imperfect characters, check out the stories from this best-selling author. The Woman in Suite 11Ruth Ware ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DJM99D77Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery/Scout Press (July 8, 2025)Language ‏ : ‎ EnglishPrint length ‏ : ‎ […]

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Is This Effective Marketing?

The flowers in that image are by my DIL’s house on Galveston Island. She told me what they are, but of course I’ve forgotten. They have nothing to do with the topic of this blog post, just something pretty to bring a smile, and maybe you already know their name. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So, I was scrolling

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New Amish Mystery by Linda Castillo is Coming

I had ten glorious days in Galveston with my son and his wife and two grown children. Got back on Thursday, only to find one of my cats seriously ill. After several days of hospitalization and treatment, I had to make the tough decision to help her go over the Rainbow Bridge. Always such a

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History and Humor from Slim Randles

What a great cartoon. Agree? Known primarily for his humorous essays. every now and then Slim Randles slips a serious topic in his weekly columns. Here’s one of his most recent: Do you know …which is the oldest settlement in the United States?  Forget Jamestown. Forget Roanoke.  Forget St. Augustine. According to book learning, the

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Summer Beach Read: Under the Gulf Coast Sun by Skip Rhudy

UNDER THE GULF COAST SUNBy SKIP RHUDY Romance / Coming of Age / SurfingPublisher: Stoney Creek PublishingPages: 266Publication Date: April 22, 2025 *** SYNOPSIS *** This coming-of-age tale set against the sun-soaked beaches of 1970s Port Aransas, Texas, is a love letter to the people and culture of the Texas coast and the enduring allure

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Spotlight on Moonset on Desert Sands by Sherri L. Dodd

MOONSET ON DESERT SANDSMurder, Tea, & Crystals, Book TwoBy Sherri L. Dodd Paranormal Thriller / Fantasy / Magical Realism / Witch-LitPublisher: Black Rose WritingPages: 360Publication Date: March 27, 2025 *** SYNOPSIS *** With a traumatic year of fending off a serial killer behind her, Arista has settled contentedly into her temporary home with Auntie in

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Historical Fiction – Runners by Phil Oakley

RUNNERSBOOK TWO IN THE OAKLEY SERIESBy Phil Oakley Historical Fiction / Depression Era / Family SagaPublisher: Stoney Creek PublishingPages: 206Publication Date: March 31, 2025 *** SYNOPSIS *** From the author of Little Hatchet, this gripping historical saga continues—a powerful story of resilience, family, and the price of ambition. Perfect for fans of epic generational tales

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Terrific True-Crime Story

THE SCIENTIST AND THE SERIAL KILLER:THE SEARCH FOR HOUSTON’S LOST BOYSBy Lise Olsen True Crime / HistoryPublisher: Random HousePages: 464Publication Date: April 1, 2025 *** SYNOPSIS *** The Scientist and the Serial Killer is the gripping, upside-down detective story of a Texas forensic anthropologist named Sharon Derrick who, determined to close the cases of the

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Book Campaign – LEFT by Paul McGrath

LEFTBy Paul McGrath Fiction / Satire / HumorPublisher: Stoney Creek PublishingPages: 232Publication Date: March 14, 2025 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** SYNOPSIS *** A Sci-Fi Satire of Alien Espionage, Southern Charm & Chaos on Earth! First-time novelist Paul McGrath delivers a sharp, witty, and wildly entertaining sci-fi satire that asks: What if an alien held up a mirror

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Book Campaign and Giveaway

VANISHING INTO THE 100% DARKBy Amber Royer Cozy MysteryPublisher: Golden Tip PressPages: 288Publication Date: March 4, 2025 SYNOPSIS Bean to chocolate maker Felicity Koerber has been invited to be part of a chocolate festival in Tokyo. It’s a big deal for a Texas gal with a shop on Galveston’s historic Strand, so a whole group

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