Happy Spring!
[I’ll talk about my current Cozy Mystery by one of my favorite Cozy Mystery authors , Rita Lakin, at the end of this entry, so it’s not like it’s totally devoid of Cozy Mystery information!]
So, once again: Happy Spring!
I know this isn’t the way a lot of you want to begin spring, but hopefully it will get a lot better for you ALL soon. Seeing that those of you in the northeast are in the midst of snow (again!) takes me back to when I went to college in Iowa. Brrr!
My computer monitor conked out yesterday, which, as you would guess, was a hassle. I always get my husband’s or son’s hand-me-down computer components, so I now have my husband’s mammoth-size monitor. (He ordered a new one for himself.) I actually have had to move my new monitor over toward the wall so I can still keep an eye on my birds outside. We now have a Cardinal pair who are making our Goldfinch feeder their choice of feeding places. I’m really enjoying them >>> probably a whole lot more than the tiny Goldfinches are enjoying their company!
I just started a book by one of my very favorite Cozy Mystery authors: Rita Lakin. There hasn’t been a Gladdy Gold mystery since 2011, so I am really spacing out the books. I don’t want the series to end! This is a Senior Sleuth series, but in reality, it’s a senior sleuthS series! Gladdy lives in a Florida retirement community, and she is helped by a few other ladies who live there. Don’t be put off thinking these ladies take things easy! These ladies are active! These book titles should give you an idea of the series: Getting Old Is Murder, Getting Old Is Criminal, Getting Old Is to Die For, and Getting Old Can Kill You. How can you go wrong with titles like these?!?
Well, I’m going to post this entry now, so my husband can use my computer. (His monitor won’t arrive until tomorrow.)
Happy Spring to ALL of you!
Sheila says
Happy Spring Danna and to the other cozy mystery readers who are experiencing it at this moment. Right now in Connecticut (coastline) it is snowing. Looking forward to Spring whenever it starts here. Soon I hope.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Sheila, I’m guessing you’ll have daffodils and tulips popping up soon. (Let’s hope!)
Anne says
Spring well on the way here in the U.K. and an eclipse of the sun yesterday – it’s all happening!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Anne, yesterday was a big day in the U.K.! We weren’t able to see it over here in Texas.
Tessa~ says
thank you!!!!
a best wishes with the computer juggling.
Tessa
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Tessa, we’ve got our computers back in working condition. My husband’s monitor came 24 hours early, so we didn’t have to share for long.
judy says
Hi, and happy spring. I noticed that you have no spot for author rose pressey on cosy site. She deserves a spot. Fun reading. Judy
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Judy, she is actually in my next “batch” of Cozy Mystery authors to get posted to the site.
Melissa says
This sounds like a cute series! =)
We had warm weather here today..in the 70’s. Have a great weekend!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Melissa, I really like it. While Gladdy is the main sleuth, she definitely works with her sister and friends.
I feel sort of guilty about having this spring-like weather while people in the northeast are still experiencing winter. However I see that Spring will be with them (hopefully) in a week or so.
Ruth N says
Spring here in Northern California and our favorite UPick strawberry farm is open. I really enjoyed Rita Lakin’s books Always wonder why they ended.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Ruth N, I haven’t been to a UPick farm in years. What fun!
MARILYN says
i have all her books, i wish there were more.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Marilyn, Rita Lakin was a writer, producer, and editor for shows like Peyton Place back in the 1960s, Mod Squad back in the late 1960s/early 1970s, Dynasty back in the 1980s, and Flamingo Road in 1980.
Stash Empress says
Had 4″ of snow yesterday afternoon. Happy Spring…
Love Gladdy Gold & sooo wish there were more of her books. Barring that, wouldn’t mind having her for a next door neighbor & enjoying her adventures up close.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Stash, yikes! With what is happening out there in the northeast, your daughter may be getting married while there’s snow on the ground!
Stash Empress says
Tell me about it! Just talked the groom down from the outdoor ceremony he had his heart set on!!!!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Stash, ot sounds like you are playing the role of the mother of the bride to perfection!
Margaret M. says
And a very happy Spring to you too!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Margaret M, thanks!
Mimi says
I’m disappointed! When I first saw the heading I thought there was a new Rita Larkin coming soon. Oh well..Back to the cozy listing updates. LOL
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Mimi, I’m sorry to have gotten you all excited about a new Gladdy Gold mystery! I would have been pretty excited, too!
Melody says
I love these books. Rita Lakin writes fun and interesting books. Her characters are a kick. I am looking forward to reading this book. Thank you.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Melody, you’re so right: Rita Lakin’s characters are a kick!
Barbara says
I loved her books.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Barbara, me,too!
Theresa says
I’ve read all of the Gladdy Gold mysteries. Loved them!. Maybe we should start a campaign for Rita Lakin to bring Gladdy and her crew back. We want more!!!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Theresa, Rita Lakin was in the television industry in California since the 1960s. As good as it would be to have more Gladdy and the gang mysteries, I am guessing she’s enjoying not writing them anymore…
Billie says
Read them all & miss Goldy?
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Billie, same here!