Meeting Beth Bowman as told by Randy Rawls

I first met Elizabeth (Beth) Bowman about five years ago. During the intervening period, we’ve become fast friends, and I’ve learned a lot about her. With each factoid, I’ve become more of an admirer. She is quite a lady. Beth grew up in Richardson,...

My Musing ~ Breach of Crust by Ellery Adams

Breach of Crust by Ellery Adams is the fifth book in the “Charmed Pie Shoppe” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, April 2016 PIE SHELLS AND DEATH BELLES Ella Mae LeFaye’s delicious pies are still drawing long lines—as well as the attention of Beatrice...

My Musing ~ Needle and Dread by Elizabeth Lynn Casey

Needle and Dread by Elizabeth Lynn Casey is the 11th book in the “Southern Sewing Circle” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, April 2016 The Sweet Briar Ladies Society Sewing Circle is needled by the death of a highly strung woman in the new mystery by the...

My Musing ~ Lie in Plain Sight by Maggie Barbieri

Lie in Plain Sight by Maggie Barbieri is the third book in the “Maeve Conlon” thriller series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, March 2016. It’s a busy day at the bakery Maeve Conlon owns when she receives a phone call from the high school saying Maeve’s...