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Can You Believe May Has Arrived? Can You Believe Foyle's War Is Back?!?

May 1, 2010

It seems like we were just celebrating the end-of-year holidays, and already it’s May! My mind set would have the picture on the left showing the citizens of Who-ville singing “Fahoo fores. dahoo dores, Welcome all Whos far and near”!

Our neighborhood is already having their “first-Saturday-in-May garage sale” and they are getting the neighborhood pool ready for the May weekend hours. That’s a sure sign that it is almost summer out here.

I don’t know why I am having such a difficult time believing that it is already May, though. The hot, humid (H & H) weather is already upon us here in San Antonio. It is only a matter of time before I quickly get the correct picture in my head…

Even Sprite (our 15 year old puppy) knows that it’s almost summer. There is a time right before the H & H hits us that she enjoys going outside to just stand on the grass (which she is allergic to!) and sniff all of the smells in the (very few) breezes that we get. Of course these days she sometimes loses her train of thought when she goes outside even in the H & H and just stands on the grass looking around… sort of wondering why she is out there.

The one really good thing about May for us is that our daughter will be coming home after her exams, before she heads off to her summer internship. So, all of the H & H is well worth it! I just hope it’s not too H & H for the one week she will be home…

PS >>> Foyle’s War starts a new season this week on PBS… Make sure to check your local TV listings!

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Mystery Authors Similar to Kate Collins…

April 29, 2010

Here is another Cozy Mystery site reader’s question. Cheryl (very recently) asked if we could … well, she says it much better than I could:

“My 18 year old daughter loves the Flower Shop series by Kate Collins. Any suggestions for a similar series for her to read?”

I gave her some recommendations, but wonder if any of you would be able to come up with “the perfect” author for her daughter.

I’m going to thank you for your help in advance…

Thank you!

So, here are the recommendations for authors similar to Kate Collins:

Madelyn Alt: Bewitching Mystery Series…

Mary Kay Andrews (aka Kathy Hogan Trocheck): Weezie & Bebe Series…

Deb Baker (aka Hannah Reed): Yooper Mystery Series… AND Dolls to Die For Mystery Series… AND Beekeeping Mystery Series (as Hannah Reed)…

Susan Conant & Jessica Conant-Park: Gourmet Girl Mystery Series…

Joanne Fluke: Hannah Swensen Mystery Series…

Lucy Lawrence (aka Jenn McKinlay): Decoupage Mystery Series…

Jenn McKinlay (aka Lucy Lawrence): Cupcake Bakery Mystery Series…

Leann Sweeney: Yellow Rose Mystery Series…

Please post your recommendations of authors who are similar to Kate Collins, and I will add them to the list.

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Stephanie Bond, Christy Tillery French, Lindsay Maracotta, & Diana Orgain : the Four Newest Mystery Book Author Additions to the Site…

April 27, 2010

Here are the four newest mystery book authors to the site. Remember that they come recommended by Cozy Mystery Site readers:

Stephanie Bond writes the Body Movers Mystery Series which takes place in Atlanta, Georgia. The mystery series features a previously rich woman who is forced to go into the work force. Bond also writes the Voodoo Mystery Series which features the owner of a health food store in Louisiana.

Christy Tillery French writes the Natasha Chamberlain Mystery series which features a female bodyguard from Knoxville Tennessee.

Lindsay Maracotta pens the Lucy Freers Mystery Series. Lucy is the wife of a Hollywood producer and she also is a filmmaker, while not sleuthing!

Diana Orgain writes the Maternal Instincts Mystery Series which takes place in California. The sleuth is a new mom who takes on a new occupation as a private investigator.

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PBS and Milk Bones Present "Through a Dog’s Eyes"

April 25, 2010

I am pretty sure that I have never written an entry about not being able to sit through movies or shows that feature dogs… I think this comes from watching “Old Yeller” or “The Yearling” as a young child. The pet-sob-story movies have been off limits to me for years (and by that I mean LOTS of years) since my early childhood. People have told me about “Marley”… both the book and the movie. Nope! Not for me! I’m not willing to watch or read anything that is going to be happy… and then show how the cycle of life is inevitable.

But, “Through a Dog’s Eyes” is totally different. It is uplifting, it is inspiring, it is… terrific. This PBS one-hour show follows Jennifer Arnold’s dog assistance group as they pass their beloved trained dogs to the people whose lives these very smart, well-trained, beautiful dogs will change for years and years to come. It is a wonderful “investment” of an hour of your time. (Milk Bones is the proud sponsor of “Through a Dog’s Eyes” and they should be proud!!!)

This one hour show will be inspiring, I can almost guarantee that! These dogs truly change the lives of the people they are entrusted to. Unfortunately, I am not sure how many more times your local PBS channels are going to air the show. So >>> Go check and see! (My PBS channel will be showing it one more time, on Tuesday at 2:30 AM.)

I don’t think the reason I enjoyed this show so much is my love of dogs, or the fact that my master’s degree is in Special Education. I think it’s just that this show is a wonderful sign of what people and animals can do when they choose to be kind, loving, patient, and caring.

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