BEHIND THE BOOK by Gary McPherson

Starting my writing career later in my life, I could easily point to a plethora of influences throughout my past that ultimately helped mold me into the writer I am today. However, I can point to five musical influences that motivated me to write JOSHUA AND THE SHADOW...

BOOK REVIEW: FOREVER FUDGE

  Forever Fudge by Nancy Coco is a sweet cozy mystery.  Readers will salivate with the fudge recipes, be charmed on the Mackinac Island, and attempt to crack the murder mystery along with the main character Allie McMurphy. Coco is a great pseudonym for the...

Murder and Mayhem in Milwaukee Charity Auction

This past year our friends the Swierczynskis have been going through a long family health crisis. This year for Murder and Mayhem in Milwaukee at the suggestion of Meredith Swierczynski we are going to be using our charity auction to raise money for The Children’s...

BOOK REVIEW: TEAR ME APART

TEAR ME APART by J.T. Ellison is a “why done it,” instead of a “who done it.” She explores how one lie can build upon another as the resulting betrayal rips two families apart. Originally known for her two series she has now switched to writing stand-alones. One...

INTERVIEW WITH WENDY WALKER

  EMMA IN THE NIGHT by Wendy Walker is a psychological thriller about two sisters. This dysfunctional family adds a whole new meaning to this word. Judy Martin always used her beauty and charm to manipulate her family, requiring her daughters to flatter her to...

REVIEW OF DON'T LOOK BACK

DON’T LOOK BACK by Dawn Ryder ends the “Unbroken Heroes Series” with a bang. This suspenseful story is full of political intrigue that started six books ago. The plot relies heavily on events from previous books in the series, basically wrapping up the loose...

BOOK REVIEW: THE ANCIENT NINE

THE ANCIENT NINE by Ian Smith is based on his time as a Harvard student in the 1980s.  Readers might think of a fraternity, where male students rush to join, in this case it is called “punched.” As with fraternities there is hazing, sexism, and underage drinking. But...