Maxine Gerimatter
The Heart and Grit of Knot Before You Enter Maxine Gerimatter is not your average octogenarian. She’s got a sharp mind, a keen eye for details, and a stubborn streak a mile wide. Fiercely independent...
Read MoreDear Me: Reflecting On Life 30 Years Ago
If You Could Write a Letter to Your Younger Self… Have you ever wished you could go back in time and give your younger self a little nudge in the right direction? Maybe a warning...
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Not So Invisible—Lucille Hightower
Dear Me, In the quiet town of Willow Creek, I was known for fading into the background. I wasn’t the one to command attention or to raise my voice above the soft hum of everyday...
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The Love I Kept for You—Eugene Walters
My Dearest Prudence, Time has a curious way of softening the edges of memory, yet when I think of you, everything remains as vivid as the day we met. You, with your boundless spirit, the...
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To the Girl Who Chased Horizons- Helen Whittaker
My Dearest Self, Thirty years have passed, and yet, I can still feel the restless pull of distant horizons, the way the wind once whispered secrets only I could hear. Do you remember? You were...
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The Clue I Never Followed—Maxine Gerimatter
Dear Future Maxine, Well, ain’t this something? Me, writing a letter to myself, hoping that one day I’ll slap it down in front of Amos and say, “See? Told ya we were a couple of...
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Dear Me, Myself, and I- Teddy Theodore Graham
One who lives two lives—one in the shadows and the other behind a new name. Living in witness protection means never quite knowing which life is the real one. If you’re reading this, then maybe—just...
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Esmeralda Matilda Gyro
Every mystery needs a spark, and in the Maxine Gerimatter series, that spark is Esmeralda Matilda Gyro. With a name as unforgettable as her personality, Esmeralda is the quintessential eccentric with a knack for appearing...
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Power Outages and Plot Twists: How Hurricane Beryl Fueled My Creativity
As Hurricane Beryl made its formidable presence known along the Texas coast, the reality of living—and writing—through a hurricane hit home with a forceful impact. Living in Houston, Texas, means we’ve seen our fair share...
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What is a Cozy Mystery? The Sweet and Sneaky World of Whodunits
Imagine yourself curled up in your favorite chair, a steaming cup of tea in hand, and a fluffy blanket wrapped around you. Outside, the rain gently taps against the window, but inside, you’re safe and...
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Case Closed. not: A Beryl Swallows mystery
Unraveling Secrets: A Riveting Journey into the Beryl Swallows Mystery by Sharon Mierke This is the first cozy mystery book I read, and I must say, not knowing what to expect in this genre, I...
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