As if this writing, I’m 9,000-words into Mask or Raid: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery #17. There’s an outline done already, so that’s good. I have a strong sense of how this particular book starts, so I’m feeling confident as I write. Zinging right along. However, like all my books, I’m sure this one will present its own particular snags and problems. That’s the nature of the beast. We have the cover already, and that’s good news. I always feel like … [Read more...] about Mask or Raid: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery #17
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Paper, Scissors, Death (Kiki Lowenstein Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)
JUST BECAUSE HER HUSBAND’S NAKED, DEAD, AND IN A HOTEL BED... ...it might not be what it seems. But there’s that scarf in his mouth. Of course it is. Given the situation, Kiki Lowenstein can’t help remembering that George got her pregnant while cheating on his girlfriend. True, he did the right thing at the time, and their much-loved daughter Anya is now eleven years old. But suddenly he’s embarrassingly dead, and Kiki’s financially … [Read more...] about Paper, Scissors, Death (Kiki Lowenstein Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)
Love, Die, Neighbor: The Prequel to the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series (Can be read as a stand-alone.)
LOVE, DIE, NEIGHBOR: The Prequel to the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series (Can be read as a stand-alone) IT’S NEVER A GOOD SIGN WHEN THE WELCOME WAGON IS ACTUALLY A HEARSE… >>>As the mother of an active toddler and the wife of an often absent husband, Kiki Lowenstein already has both hands full. But when the Lowensteins move into their new house on the same day the construction crew leaves, Kiki must learn to juggle boxes, baby, and … [Read more...] about Love, Die, Neighbor: The Prequel to the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series (Can be read as a stand-alone.)
Kiki and the Watermelon Festival
Detweiler smiled at me as I handed him a tall glass of iced tea. "I think you should go." I turned from him to our kitchen window. … [Read more...] about Kiki and the Watermelon Festival
Happy Valentine's Day! (I'm Feeling the Love!)
Hi Joanna, I just wanted you to know that I was so excited to find out my copy of Shotgun, Wedding, Bells was waiting for me on my kindle when I went to bed. I had to read "just a little bit." I am now starting chapter 45 and forcing myself to stop reading (it is after 1am) but man oh man that is a tough thing to do! The book is WONDERFUL! It is by far your best Kiki story ever! I know it is full of tragic … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine's Day! (I'm Feeling the Love!)
Crafts to Do When the Weather Outside Is Frightful
By Joanna Campbell Slan Snow, snow, snow. The weather report sounds like a broken record. As I write this, the Boston area is bracing for yet another blizzard-like blast, adding more flakes to the growing mountains of white fluff. Even though I now live in Florida, I remember those winter days "up yonder" when we could get out the front door because the snow was piled up high. I can still hear the sound of a snow shovel scraping the … [Read more...] about Crafts to Do When the Weather Outside Is Frightful