A Year of Free Cozy Mysteries Each month in 2026, I’ll bring you a FREE cozy mystery from a friend to add to your reading basket. Meet some new characters, hang out in their locales, and snoop out the suspects along with your new favorite sleuth. Here’s what we have for April: Mixing Up Murder … Read more
Saturday, April 18, “Mastering the Mystery: Creating a Successful Series” via Zoom with award-winning author Nancy J. Cohen at the MWA Florida Chapter monthly meeting. Meet and Greet 12:00 noon. Speaker 12:30 – 1:30 pm ET. https://mwaflorida.org/meeting/ Want to write a mystery series but don’t know where to begin—or need fresh ideas to keep a … Read more
March madness struck me last month, so I am glad we turned the page on the calendar. My mother used to say bad things came in threes, and she was right this time. Let’s start with the lightning strike that knocked out several things in my house: the sound sensors on my TVs, the upstairs … Read more
Coco Cay in the Bahamas is a frequent stop for RCCL cruise ships. I’ve been here several times already. It’s a long walk down the pier, but then you can take a tram ride to the various beaches. There’s a separate thrill ride area and splash pools for little kids, a … Read more
Nassau has some unique places to visit, aside from the beaches, forts, and other attractions. Sybil Bradley, my cruising pal, and I climbed up a hill to see Graycliff Hotel recommended by my friend, Ann Meier. We didn’t book the afternoon tea but just wanted to see this historic site. The hotel is lovely inside … Read more
On board RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas, the Royal Railway: Utopia Station is one of the most unique experiences you can have. It’s a themed dinner show that you need to book ahead of time. Simulating a train ride in the Wild West, the food is unique, but the show is the best part. My … Read more
A Year of Free Cozy Mysteries! Each month in 2026, I’ll bring you a FREE cozy mystery from a friend to add to your reading basket. Meet some new characters, hang out in their locales, and snoop out the suspects along with your new favorite sleuth. Here’s what we have for March: Slay Bells Ring … Read more
Eating your way through a cruise is a popular pastime, and my recent 4-night voyage on RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas was no exception. The trip started with a seafood buffet for lunch in the Windjammer Café on Day One. I had lobster tail and shrimp before moving on to barbecue chicken, salad, and accompaniments. … Read more
This past week, I sailed on RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas to Nassau and Coco Cay on a 4-night voyage. I’ve posted about this ship from a previous voyage with photos HERE. My favorite hangouts this time were the Crown Lounge on Deck 16 for a quiet, indoor spot (Diamond members and above only) and … Read more
Some writers are excited to begin a new novel. The story idea is fresh and compelling. Characters can’t wait to jump off the page and display their personalities. The setting begs to come alive with details that make readers feel they’re there. It’s like starting a new school year eager to see what you’ll learn … Read more