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Sunshine and 60’s in Vermont - perfect for readi

Sunshine and 60’s in Vermont - perfect for reading on the deck! Brought this Agatha nominee back from #malicedomestic ❤️
and I’m loving the spunky middle-aged protagonist. The best kind of afternoon reading break!
…
#mysteryreadersofig #mysteryreader #mysterybooks #cozymysterywriter #vermontliving #readingonthedeck #readingmystery

"'To be surrounded by books is an exceptional joy,

"'To be surrounded by books is an exceptional joy,' Lucy said."
Indeed 😀 #currentlyreading #justread
And this was such a fun cozy. Witty prose, adult mean girls, a protagonist with just the right amount of snarky, and a cat named Anne Shirley! 😻 The first in what i'm hoping will be a series. I'm looking forward to stories at the Starlit Bookshop!

Put the "minor tweaks" away for the day to enjoy a reading break. What are you reading today?

#cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #cozymysterylover #cozymysteryreader #mysteryreader #cozymysterywriter #booksandcats #mysterybooks #cynthiakuhn

Its May, and the chairs are back on the deck! Even

Its May, and the chairs are back on the deck! Even a less-than-balmy 45° couldn’t keep me from enjoying morning pages outdoors. 😀
Happy Monday!

Still making some last “tweaks” (translation: complete rewrite of the opening chapter) before heading back to drafting wip 2. It’s all good ☺️

#morningpages #morningwriting #cozymystery #cozymysterywriter #cozymysteryauthor #endlessrevising #happymonday #writinglife

Ahhhh I missed Independent Bookstore Day! I spent

Ahhhh I missed Independent Bookstore Day! I spent the day glued to my laptop-attending a writing workshop and revising. Last minute tweaks are never just tweaks, are they?

This was a table of books at Malice Domestic (kinda like an indie bookstore). Needless to say, I brought a few home 😀

#independentbookstoreday #cozymystery #amreading #amrevising #bookstack #tbr #mysteryreader

It’s good to be back home, kitty on my lap while

It’s good to be back home, kitty on my lap while I write my #morningpages . So many thoughts swimming through my mind. #malicedomestic was wonderful. Getting to meet so much talent, not to mention some of my favorite authors, has me excited to get back to work.

One last listen-through of my manuscript, then I’m jumping back into drafting number 2!

#writinglife #writercheckin #writinggoals #cozymysterywriter #cozymysteryauthor #amwritingmystery #mysterywriter #vermontwriter

Enjoying the sunshine and blossoms while I can. It

Enjoying the sunshine and blossoms while I can. It’s going to be weeks before we have this much green at home!

And many thanks to @beth.shannon.writer for her mad photography skills ❤️
It’s been an awesome convention so far. 😀

#malicedomestic2022 #malicedomestic #cozymysterywriter #cozymystery
#cozymysteryauthor #notinvermont

#wipandthesenses Touch My wip feels like: The ve

#wipandthesenses
Touch

My wip feels like:
The velvety ears of a Labrador retriever, smooth fur, and wet dog kisses, lapping your cheeks. Lots and lots of warm hugs. The hot breath of vicious gossip, prickling your neck. Steam rising from a mug of coffee, fragrant and comforting. The soft caress of a silk scarf.

I can’t wait to read about “touch” in your wip - will catch up tonight!

#cozymysterywriter #cozymysteryauthor #amwritingmystery #cozymystery #cozymysteryreader

#currentlyreading and #wipandthesenses - Taste My

#currentlyreading and #wipandthesenses - Taste

My wip tastes like lazy mornings snuggled up with a book and steaming coffee. Like fresh- baked scones, sweet and flaky. It’s the bitter taste of fear and celebratory taste of champagne.

I’m cutting today short as I head out the door. It’s a travel day for me as I head to #malicedomestic2022

#cozymysteryauthors #cozymysterywriter #malicedomestic #mysterywriter #amwritingmystery #mysteryconvention #justread #elleryadams #secretbookandsconesociety #mysteryseries #bookstagram #mysterybookstagram #mysteryreader

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