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“Celebrating International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day"

Whether you prefer to enjoy sticky toffee pudding at a cozy restaurant or make your own from scratch, International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day is the perfect excuse to indulge. In a world filled with culinary delights, sticky toffee pudding holds a special place as a dessert that brings people together. So, this January 23rd, grab a spoon, and let’s…

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Win Two Free Books -Jan 2025

Contest Run: Jan 1-22, 2025
Win Two Free Books - Jan 2025

  • Enter to win two free books:

    The Case of the Amorous Assailant by Terry Ambrose
    Decoupage Can Be Deadly by Lois Winston

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On The Bench

Weighing in with our favorite writing quotes

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Writers often find inspiration in the words of those who’ve walked the path before them. From mastering the craft to trusting your gut, the advice shared by these celebrated authors offers something for every stage of the writing process. In this month’s Authors On the Bench, we all reveal what quotes spark our creativity.

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Latest News

  • Terry Ambrose:

    is working with a narrator to produce an audiobook for his Beachtown Detective Agency mystery, THE CASE OF THE AMOROUS ASSAILANT.

  • Nancy J. Cohen:

    will be signing books in person on Jan. 26 from 10am to 3pm at the Book Expo of The Villages. She’ll be there with Citrus Crime Writers at booths NK 10 & 11. For more details, visit www.NancyJCohen.com

  • Debra H. Goldstein

    will be a panelist at Murder on the Magic City (Birmingham, Alabama – February 1, 2025) and at Murder on the Menu (Wetumpka, Alabama – February 2, 2025). For more information see http://www.mmcmysteryconference.com

  • Cheryl Hollon:

    is looking forward to a January Lake House retreat with her critique partners for some quiet time with a new manuscript. New beginnings are so exciting.

  • Diane A.S. Stuckart:

    is working on the print version of WHO’S BEHIND THE DOOR, her fantasy/mystery short story collection which will be available for purchase on Amazon sometime in January.

  • Maggie Toussaint:

    is prepping for the February release of CANDLE WITH CARE, the next in her Magic Candle mystery series that she writes as Valona Jones.

  • Lois Winston:

    will take part in an Author Takeover via Zoom, hosted by the Cozy Mystery Party Facebook Group, on Jan. 27th at 7pm ET, 6 PM CT, 5 PM MT, and 4pm PT. If you’d like to take part in the event but are not already a member of the group, you can join in advance at https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryparty . There will be prizes!