Ketch-Up Day

 How are you? 

Other than waiting for my cover of Reuben Hayes and getting it ready for preorder, there's not a lot going on here. Oh I did make green beans in the crock pot. I just add a little olive oil, vegetable stock and seasoning, and let it simmer for a few hours. Voila.  I'm loving that crock pot. It makes life so much easier.  And I'm all about easy:) What about with you? Do you use a crockpot much?

Nori. And yes, we still have her in diapers.

A Florida hitchhiker.

Thanks, Shane.

That's it for today, Bloggers. Have a great one.

Weekend Wishes

 

IWSG Wednesday and Did You Know

 

The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.

 

Twitter handle: @TheIWSG  

Hashtag: #IWSG 

 

January/February Reviews in no particular order.

* Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factor them into my review.

 

 

DEATH BY MOONLIGHT by C. W. Hawes

In book 32 of the Crime Chronicles, Harry Thurgood is once again smack dab in the middle of a murder mystery. This one more gruesome and ritualistic than most. While Sgt. Reece Sovern and Harry have buried the hatchet, and on their way to becoming friends, the same can’t be said for Captain Davis Briggs who wants no part of any civilians at his crime scenes. But when Harry’s beloved wife disappears its going to take more than a determined captain to keep him out of the investigation as Harry races to find his wife before she too joins the list of casualties .

DEATH BY MOONLIGHT is a must read for murder mystery fans, especially those that follow C.W. Hawes.

Available at Amazon

 

 

 

 

A CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING by Yvette M. Calleiro

A lovely Christmas story.

This is a well-written, feel-good tale that is perfect for the holiday season.

It's a short, easy to read story and will appeal to those who enjoy Christian Romance.

Available at Amazon

 

 

ZACHARY TAYLOR: America’s 12^th President by Deborah Cops

This is part of the Encyclopedia of Presidents written for young people, but definitely enjoyable reads for adults. This is the fourth in the series I've read. I have found them to be both salient and capable of holding my interest.

My main take away from this book, and this president, is that he was a war hero from the war with Mexico and did his best to hold the union together during talk of session. There are few papers from his presidency because the home they were stored in was burned during the civil war. He had little experience as a politician, but the people loved him regardless.

A good read for those that enjoy presidential biographies.

Available at Amazon

 

TALE OF THE SEASONS’ WEAVER by D. Wallace Peach

D. Wallace Peach weaves some magic of her own.

Once again, the author creates a tale that flows like poetry and is filled with suspense, intrigue and twisty turns.

When the Weaver of Season’s leaves for the underworld, she charges her half-mortal, half-charmed daughter to take her place as weaver. If Erith can’t complete the weaving of the changing seasons, all will die. Mortal and charmed alike. Challenges face her at every turn, not the least of these self-doubt.

In this book, there are several characters and species to keep track of. But to be expected when building a new world. A book for fantasy fans and those who love a good tale.

Available at Amazon

 

 

RECRUITMENT by K. A. Riley

I love a well-written dystopian YA. The good ones always have you on the edge of your seat. RECRUITMENT the first in a series of three is no exception. In a style reminiscent of Hunger Games, when teens turn seventeen, recruiters come to take them away to fight the Eastern Order. But when Cress and her friends get to the training ground, they soon learn that nothing is as it seems and danger may be more imminent that going to war. 

Available at Amazon

 

 

 

AND 

 

Did you know, Louisa Mae Alcott worked as a nurse during the civil war in Washington D.C.?

 

For more author info: 150 Interesting Facts About Our Favorite Authors [Infographic] 

 

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Amazon

Apologies. U.S. residents only.

 

 

Ketch-Up Day

 

 

 

 

     How are things?

    We've had critter drama here. The HH got Nori (the dog) a toy that made really strange noises that Frank took exception to, associated them with Nori and started whaling on her. At that point Nori started making strange noises. I got Frank and Nori separated then Nori started peeing all over the floor, whether in fear or submission to Frank, I have no idea. At that point, I wasn't happy either. Needless to say, Nori is back in diapers. 

    The next day, Calli took a page from Frank's book and started swatting Nori. 

    Now that the pecking order has been established things have settled down.

 

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February Calendar Pics

 

 

 

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Amazon

 

 Apologies U.S. only

 

 Have a grand one, Blogger Buds.

    

 

Weekend Wishes

 

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know

 So what's your sentence, example, synonym, or definition for:

 

 

Re: Judging something as worthless or having no meaning. 

The last book I read was totally floccinaucinihilipilification. 

 

AND

 

Did you know, a cross between a chihuahua and  a dachshund is called a chiweenie?

 

100 Interesting Facts Everyone Should Know | FactRetriever

Ketch-up Day

 

AND

 

I don't know about you, but I'm more than ready to see flowers blooming.  A show of hands if you feel the same.

AND

Here's this month's calendar pictures before January is completely gone :)

 

What have you been doing for fun this month, Blogger Buds? 

I've been watching my outdoor live feed.  It's a hoot. It's set up on the porch near the cat food I set out for strays.  So far the visitors are: a Carolina Wren that hops in the bowl and gets himself a few pieces of cat food to eat, a possum and about four cats.  The HH says we need to start taking reservations since it's currently first come first served.

What about you? Do you have an outdoor live feed?

 Stay warm....

Your Weekend Read: DEATH BY MOONLIGHT by C.W. Hawes

 

 

Death by Moonlight

Seven full moons. Seven brutal murders. Seven dead from out of town. But will one from Magnolia Bluff be number eight?

Harry Thurgood has it all. A business he loves. A wife he loves. And newborn twins he loves.

 The Reverend Ember Cole, Harry’s wife, loves her work and loves her family.

Life for Harry and Ember couldn’t get any better. But it could get a whole lot worse.

For the past six months, the Full Moon Killer has wooed victims to Burnet County and killed them when the moon is full in a ritual that smacks of vampirism.

Now a body has surfaced in Magnolia Bluff, and Police Investigator Sgt. Reece Sovern joins the ongoing investigation. However, newly hired Capt. Davis Briggs wants to make sure no civilians stick their noses in police business.

But when Ember goes missing, Harry’s not about to sit on the sidelines. Even if it means running afoul of Capt. Briggs and getting tossed in the slammer.

 The problem plaguing Sgt. Sovern, and now Harry, is that Burnet County is a big place. Will Reece and Harry find where the Full Moon Killer hides his victims before the next full moon? And what if the killer decides not to wait?

 CW Hawes’s Death by Moonlight is a classic slow burn murder mystery. It’s a chilling, suspense-filled read — just what you’d expect from CW Hawes, the Underground Authors, and the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles.

Get your copy today! Because the game is definitely afoot.

 

CW Hawes Bio and Contact Info

 

CW Hawes is a multi-genre author because he’s a multi-genre reader. He’s penned The

Justinia Wright Private Investigator Mysteries, The Rocheport Saga: A Post-Apocalyptic

Steam Powered Future, the Pierce Mostyn Paranormal Investigations series, and

assorted alternative history and horror offerings.

Currently he’s active with the Underground Authors and is a regular contributor to the

Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles, having penned 4 of the 32 novels to date.

He hasn’t met a pizza he doesn’t like (okay, he detests pineapple), is something of a tea

snob, and rocks out to Handel and Vaughan Williams.

Website: www.cwhawes.com

X: https://x.com/cw_hawes

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWHawes1

Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/CW-Hawes/author/B00PGAIQ2S

 

  Foods Harry and Ember like to Eat

Harry Thurgood loves doughnuts. Especially with a well-made cup of exotic coffee. His preferred method of making coffee is by the vacuum siphon method. He also enjoys anchovy pizza. And in the evening relaxes with a Corpse Reviver No. 1.

Ember Cole has very simple tastes when it comes to food. An egg sandwich for breakfast, or a bowl of chili with a piece of cornbread for lunch. She enjoys a well-made vegetarian pizza. In the mornings she’ll have what Harry calls a white coffee: a little coffee and a lot of milk. Otherwise she enjoys a cup of tea. Ember doesn’t drink much alcohol, and will usually opt for a French 75 mocktail instead

Buy Link:

Death by Moonlight: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Moonlight-Magnolia-Chronicles-Mystery-ebook/dp/B0DSTBYLJ9/