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Free Chapter  – Cheerleading is Killer, A Cheer Mom Mystery
Free Chapter – Cheerleading is Killer, A Cheer Mom Mystery

Chapter 1 “Mom, I can’t find my shoes,” my daughter Ashley said. She frantically dumped everything out of her backpack and suitcase onto the bed in our hotel room to locate the missing items. “What do you mean?” I said, fully understanding her but mildly in shock. “Just what I said, Mom. My shoes aren’t […]

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Cozy Mystery Tropes: A Guide for Mystery Fans
Cozy Mystery Tropes: A Guide for Mystery Fans

Cozy mysteries, also known as “cozies,” are a popular sub-genre of mystery fiction that are known for their lighthearted and genteel tone. Unlike traditional mystery novels, cozies tend to focus more on the amateur sleuth’s personal life and relationships rather than on grisly crimes and gore. This sub-genre has become so popular that it has […]

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Monday Update
Monday Update
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Cookies and Crime A Readwine Bookstore Cozy Mystery - read with me
Cookies and Crime A Readwine Bookstore Cozy Mystery - read with me
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Win It Wednesday
Win It Wednesday

It's the middle of the week and I for one find Wednesday the toughest day of the week. Probably because at this point I am looking forward to the weekend but know I still have a couple days left! So let's forget it's just Wednesday and let's have some fun!! Answer this trivia question in […]

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Monday Update
Monday Update

If you follow me at all you know my daughter plays rugby (and competitive cheer). I am really her gloried administrative assistant and I often think my entire life is about rugby or cheer. But that’s being a mom right? However, this was a rugby-free weekend, and I thought it might be relaxing but not […]

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