All Blog Posts Tagged 'Christmas' (20)

A statement issued through our solicitors

Read it here: http://bad-press.co.uk/statement_through_our_lawyers/

Thank you.

Added by Iain Parke on December 12, 2013 at 3:28am — No Comments

Lee Child, Agatha Christie, Christmas short stories, giveaways & more in KRL this week

In the new issue of Kings River Life today we have the last of our Christmas mystery short stories, this one by Gail Farrelly http://kingsriverlife.com/12/22/silver-bells-a-christmas-mystery-short-story/ (there will be a Christmas fantasy story on Christmas Eve)

In case you missed it-we had some other ones go up during the week so be sure and check them out in our Terrific Tales section…

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Added by Lorie Ham on December 23, 2012 at 5:16am — No Comments

Christmas mysteries, giveaways, Cleo Coyle, Craig Johnson & more

The new issue of Kings River Life is up and filled with Christmas and mystery fun!

We have a review of Cleo Coyle's new holiday mystery novel, "Holiday Buzz", a chance to win a copy of the book & a great guest post by Cleo with some fun holiday recipes http://kingsriverlife.com/12/15/holiday-buzz-by-cleo-coyle/

"Crimewave", a Christmas mystery short story by Michael Bracken…

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Added by Lorie Ham on December 16, 2012 at 4:14am — No Comments

It's the week of Christmas and

The Westwood Strangler is dead.

Or so everyone believes.…

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Added by Patricia Gligor on December 14, 2012 at 12:55am — No Comments

Christmas mysteries, giveaways, Rhys Bowen, Jim Butcher & more

The new issue of Kings River Life is filled with Christmas and mystery fun! We have a review of 3 Christmas mystery novels-"Let It Sew" by Elizabeth Lynn Casey, "Read and Buried" by Erika Chase, and "Herald of Death" by Kate Kingsbury and you can enter to win all 3! http://kingsriverlife.com/12/08/3-christmas-mysteries-for-your-holidays/

We also have a review of Rhys Bowen's new Christmas mystery…

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Added by Lorie Ham on December 9, 2012 at 4:51am — No Comments

Looking for a Christmas Mystery?

I'm thrilled to announce that, in just five days, on Tuesday, November 20th, Unfinished Business, the second novel in my Malone mystery series, will be released, available at amazon.com and postmortem-press.com.…

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Added by Patricia Gligor on November 16, 2012 at 12:17am — No Comments

Christmas mystery short stories & reviews in new KRL issue

The new issue of Kings River Life is up a bit early today and we have so much!

A review of Steve Brewer's Christmas mystery novella "Sanity Claus" http://kingsriverlife.com/12/17/sanity-clause-review/

Another Christmas mystery short story by Patricia Brown http://kingsriverlife.com/12/17/the-tattooed-confession/

A Christmas mystery short story…

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Added by Lorie Ham on December 18, 2011 at 2:43am — No Comments

Author Holiday Monday: Another Royal Wedding

http://mitziszereto.com/blog/author-holiday-monday-another-royal-wedding/

Added by Mitzi Szereto on January 13, 2011 at 3:50am — No Comments

The Case of the Missing Glove

http://mitziszereto.com/blog/the-case-of-the-missing-glove/

Added by Mitzi Szereto on December 15, 2010 at 11:54pm — No Comments

It's Christmas

Candy canes, mistletoe, gifts, trees.....

Are you of the "bah humbug" frame of mind; all fed up with tinsel, shopping, and "ho, ho, ho"?

Or are you into the season, cuddled up by the fire with a cup of steaming cocoa and watching It's A Wonderful Life?

I'm more of the latter persuasion. Although living in Florida for most of my life, I enjoy a brisk north wind and the crisp autumn-like feel of our winter weather. Attended an outdoor party a couple…

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Added by G Thomas Gill on December 15, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

Noddy Holder Has a Lot to Answer For

http://mitziszereto.com/blog/noddy-holder-has-a-lot-to-answer-for/

Added by Mitzi Szereto on December 28, 2009 at 5:51am — No Comments

The Mighty Tiny Tim: In Praise of the Short Story

I guest-blogged on The Stiletto Gang's website on December 17, 2009:

Recently, I had the good fortune to have two short stories included in anthologies. So when The Stiletto Gang (I have to work that name into one of my mystery novels) offered me the chance to guest blog for them, I decided to try and write something in praise of the short story.

Considering the season, I was not surprised when the image of Dickens’ Tiny Tim came to mind during my brainstorming. Not… Continue

Added by Vincent O'Neil on December 18, 2009 at 3:20am — No Comments

Tis the Season...to Not (R)

It's time to share what I hate about the Christmas season, and I make no excuses for it.

I hate decorating. In late fall my friends and acquaintances start talking about "doing" the house, some with anticipation, some with resignation. I refuse. I don't like the clutter, I don't enjoy the disruption, and I see no reason to turn my house into a wannabe Wal-Mart.

I realize this might put me in the grinch category, but otherwise I do okay. I arrange and conduct a huge… Continue

Added by Peg Herring on November 12, 2009 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Tis the Season...to Not (R)

Added by Peg Herring on November 12, 2009 at 9:56pm — 1 Comment

The Gift of Murder

I've probably mentioned I'm part of this year's Toys for Tots anthology from Wolfmont, titled THE GIFT OF MURDER. Now I can tell you that I recommend it, since I finished in this morning over breakfast.

I'm pleased to have been included in the anthology, an entertaining mix of holiday crime stories. A great gift for the readers on your holiday list, since you get 19 chances to please instead of just one, and you support a worthy cause at the same time.

Nice work, Tony… Continue

Added by Peg Herring on October 9, 2009 at 9:56pm — No Comments

God Rest Ye Merry

"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas..." Check.
"I'll be home for Christmas..." Check.
"Christmas time is here..." Check.
"Jack Frost nipping at your nose..." Check.
So...
"Have yourself a merry little Christmas!"

Added by Peg Herring on December 25, 2008 at 9:18pm — No Comments

Christmas Crimes & Causes (R)

A couple years ago I asked readers to tell me what they most liked and hated about Christmas. Here's what they said. The list works for every year, so I guess that means we're a consistent people. Any additions or corrections?

I like Christmas because

reindeer fly, monsters become good guys, and the ugliest Christmas tree is O.K.

poor and rich, wise and ignorant, powerful and powerless, all stop and consider their purpose

you get to see people at… Continue

Added by Peg Herring on December 12, 2008 at 10:21pm — No Comments

DELTA MAGAZINE reviews FRESH FROZEN by Darden North

Reprint from DELTA MAGAZINE - Nov/Dec 2008 issue - Page 31

Book review written by Denise Grones

Fresh Frozen by Darden North, Ponder House Press

Where else do you find a handsome, young doctor, a gorgeous socialite, a thief, a flamboyant personal shopper and a grisly murder plot? All in a Darden North novel, of course. North, a Cleveland native and practicing obstetrician and gynecologist in Jackson, has just released his third medical… Continue

Added by Darden North, MD on December 6, 2008 at 11:09pm — No Comments

Nice People

Before I forget, correction. I had the wrong figures on Friday. The quote calls for 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. The message is the same, just ignore the math. And thanks for noticing.

Anyway, my thought today is nice people. There just aren't enough of them in the world, and I often wish I were better at being one. On Saturday a man I'd never seen before gave me the nicest compliment I've had in months. He did it just to be nice, and it made me think what a great place the… Continue

Added by Peg Herring on December 1, 2008 at 10:08pm — 2 Comments

Not-Shopping: the Newest Craze

With a bad economy, not-shopping has become cool. Instead of people bragging about how they found the Toy of This Year's Quest for their little darling or the latest gadget-that-we'll-never-fully-decipher for their spouse, we hear comments about cutting back made with a tone of "I'm such a good person for doing this." Newspapers are full of chatty little articles about how to have a scaled-down Christmas: play board games at home instead of going on expensive vacations, create homemade gifts… Continue

Added by Peg Herring on November 25, 2008 at 10:13pm — No Comments