You say To-may-to, I say To-mah-to…

Have you ever met people from other parts of the United States and noticed how words are pronounced differently depending on where they live? In college, I remember having discussions about the proper way to pronounce “Aunt.” I say “Ant,” but was told by a friend from the New England area, “there should be a […]

Towards Zero: The Mastery of Agatha Christie

I rarely read fiction while I’m writing. Sometimes, I will allow myself to read the latest book in a long running series, like Emily Brightwell’s Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries or Victoria Thompson’s Gaslight Mystery Series, but I don’t read new authors or new books, no matter how enticing. Why? Partly, I don’t want to get […]

Mrs. Jeffries Delivers The Goods by Emily Brightwell – Book Review

The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries Series by Emily Brightwell is one of my favorite cozy mystery series. This series has 37 books and each new book has been as enjoyable as its predecessor. The latest book, Mrs. Jeffries Delivers the Goods, returns Inspector Gerald Witherspoon and the household staff at Upper Edmonton Gardens to the […]

Mrs. Jeffries Delivers The Goods by Emily Brightwell – Book Review

The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries Series by Emily Brightwell is one of my favorite cozy mystery series. This series has 37 books and each new book has been as enjoyable as its predecessor. The latest book, Mrs. Jeffries Delivers the Goods, returns Inspector Gerald Witherspoon and the household staff at Upper Edmonton Gardens to the […]