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Happy Friday!! I’m planning for a quiet weekend.

Happy Friday!!
I’m planning for a quiet weekend. A little writing, a visit to my local farmer’s market, and an archeological dig in Norfolk, England (between the pages of a book, of course.) 😊

Where will a book be taking you this weekend?

#currentlyreading #currentread #mysteryreader #mysterybooks #mysteryseries #fridayreads #weekendreads #weekendreading #whatiamreading #the52bookclub2022

This week has been all about my wip's setting, and

This week has been all about my wip's setting, and nothing says Vermont quite like an old rusty pickup truck with a tree growing through its roof (except for, maybe, plaid flannel). Yep, this was another 'stop this car' moment.

Name one thing that says [insert your setting here] to you.

#cozymysteryauthor #cozymysteryreader #cozymysterylover #cozymysterybooks #cozymystery #vermont #vermontlife #settinginspiration #vermontwriter

Okay—it's probably time I stop claiming RomComs

Okay—it's probably time I stop claiming RomComs aren't really my thing. Clearly, they are—my thing, that is—quickly becoming my go-to escape. And with everything going on today, who doesn't want an escape? The Bodyguard was a super cute, super fun read. ❤

"She's got his back. He's got her heart. They've got a secret. What could possibly go wrong?"

#currentread #currentlyreading #justread #bookofthemonth #botm #cozymysteryauthor #romcomreads #romcombooks #bookrec #bookrecs #bookishphoto #bookstagram #the52bookclub2022 (published in 2022) #writerswhoread #goodreadschallenge2022

I'm writing an autumn scene that takes place on my

I'm writing an autumn scene that takes place on my fictional village green and am imagining...

I stumbled upon this village green in a cute Vermont town a couple of years ago. I don't remember where we were headed or why, but it was one of those STOP THIS CAR moments—the perfect inspiration for my wip!! I think I remember where it was, and will be going back with my big girl camera soon. 😀

#settinginspiration #vermont #cozymystery #cozymysteryauthor #vermontfall #vermontwriter #amwritingmystery #whyilovethe802

Setting inspiration 🌞 Join me as I explore my n

Setting inspiration 🌞
Join me as I explore my neighborhood, gathering inspiration for my wip.

I ❤️ Vermont

#vermont #greenmountainstate #cozymysteryauthor #cozymystery #whyilovethe802 #lovewhereyoulive #vermontlife #vermontphotography #ilovevermont #vermontigers

Read banned books 2022 and here we are—Banned Bo

Read banned books
2022 and here we are—Banned Books Week…

QOTD: Do you have a favorite banned book?

“Censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance.”
Laurie Halse Anderson

#bannedbooks #bannedbookweek #bannedbooksweek #cozymysteryauthor #readbannedbooks #writerswhoread #manchestervt #manchestervermontlibrary

I woke this morning feeling way behind on my goals

I woke this morning feeling way behind on my goals for the week—my mind in a fog. Words aren’t flowing and ideas feel stale…

Then I remembered walking through the park last weekend, and seeing people dance. No idea who they are or why they’re there. But I think sometimes you just need to dance. And somehow, that makes everything okay.❤️❤️❤️

#authorgoals #authorlife #cozymysteryauthor #mysterywriter #dancinginthepark #justdance #vermontwriter

Once upon a time—in days long past (that would b

Once upon a time—in days long past (that would be last century 😀)—on a sunny day in late September, I walked down the aisle, all dressed in white and vowed to love and cherish (although, back then it could have been love and obey, but that's not the way I remember it)... ❤️

#wordstackwednesday—word I associate with September—WEDDING

death by Water—Hazel Holt
delay of Execution—Hazel Holt
bookmarked for Death—Lorna Barrett
batter off Dead—Maddie Day
the singING sands—Josephine Tey

What word do you associate with September?

I'm joining @neverloweonbooks & @acozyengagement
#cozymystery #cozymystery #cozymysterybooks #cozymysterylover #cozymysteryreader #cozymysteryauthor #bookstack #cozymysteryseries #tbrpile #bookpile #bookishphotography #mysterywriter

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