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“The Pink Dress"

A Character Post by Tabby Winslow: My family size has been shrinking for years. When I was a kid, Dad disappeared one day. Went out for eggs and never returned. Now I have a phobia about buying eggs. Last year Mom died. She used her energetic power to its max and beyond trying to save her friend with cancer. She knew what she was doing, knew that she couldn’t stop the disease altogether. Her efforts only gave her friend a brief reprieve. But Mom pushed her limits one time too many. Then she passed. Though she’s on the lam, my aunt is still alive. Turns out her boyfriend has dangerous family in Chicago.

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Win Two Free Books – April 2025

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

  • Enter our April contest to win these books from our authors:

    Cheryl Hollon: Draw and Order – print (US only) or ebook
    Diane A.S. Stuckart: Who’s Behind the Door – Kindle ebook

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On The Bench

Scents of Home: Our Mystery Characters Share Whiffs of Nostalgia and Laughs

Step into the worlds of your favorite mystery series as their characters reveal the scents that remind them of home. From fresh-baked cookies to crisp ocean breezes (and even some laugh-out-loud surprises), these heartfelt and humorous responses will make you think about the scents that define your own cherished memories. Curious? Click through to read what brings these characters “home”!

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Latest News

  • Terry Ambrose:

    is excited to announce the release of THE CASE OF THE AMOROUS ASSAILANT in audiobook format. Terry is also busy working on the ninth Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery, as well as working with his narrator for the second audiobook in the Beachtown Detective Agency Mystery series.

  • Nancy J. Cohen:

    has finished MURDER PAYS A CALL, her next mystery and a new series starter. She’s started the production phase and will post news of a release date when available.

  • Debra H. Goldstein

    is excited that on April 14, her short story, Who Shot J.R.? will be published in SLEUTHS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN: PRIVATE EYES IN THE MATERIALISTIC EIGHTIES. Her short story Opera Dinner Club will be released in print in the ANYTHING BUT MURDER; LARCENY AND LIES anthology on April 15 and as a MYSTERIES TO DIE FOR podcast on April 18. On Friday afternoon, April 25, at Malice Domestic, Debra will moderate the Influencers in the Cozy Community panel. That morning, she will be a featured author during the Malice-Go-Round.

  • Cheryl Hollon:

    is fully immersed in the excitement of co-chairing SleuthFest 2025, the premier mystery conference happening May 15-18 in St. Petersburg, FL (www.sleuthfest.com). When she’s not busy planning an unforgettable event for mystery lovers, she’s diving into the art of short story writing and crafting a brand-new manuscript.

  • Diane A.S. Stuckart:

    continues work on Tarot Cats #2.

  • Lois Winston:

    recently presented a Zoom program on “The Myth of the Five Senses” to Southwest Florida Fiction Writers. Her article “Whose Head Are You In?” recently appeared in Killer Nashville Magazine. She’ll be spending the month of April hopefully making progress on the next Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery. The audiobook version of SORRY, KNOT SORRY, the 13th Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery, is now available through Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.