A Day in the Life ~ Parker Valentine by Kate Lansing

The hours that comprise my days are as diverse as the grape varietals I press, ferment, and sell in my winery. My winery, I still can’t believe I’m saying that. What used to be a fanciful pipe dream became a reality with Vino Valentine. Vino for the goods I’m peddling...

A Day in the Life ~ Cassandra Raines by Tracy Clark

Let’s double up, he said. The gig pays $5,000 for the week, he said. Where else can you make that kind of money for just standing around looking intimidating? That’s what my ex-partner, Detective Ben Mickerson, told me when he friend-guilted me into helping him...

A Day in the Life ~ Eve Appel Egret by Lesley A. Diehl

Eve Appel Egret first appeared in A Secondhand Murder and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Eve. What is your full name? My name is Eve Appel Egret How old are you? I will be celebrating my 39th birthday in a few...

A Day in the Life ~ Brody Steele by Colin Conway

What the heck am I doing here? That’s the question I’ve repeatedly asked myself for the past hour. There’s no need to ask how I got here because I already know that answer—a lifetime of bad decisions. If I wanted, I could blame my lousy mother or, better yet, I could...

A Day in the Life ~ Andi Grace Scott by Jackie Layton

Good morning from Heyward Beach, South Carolina. I’m Andi Grace Scott, and I’m sitting on my front porch with my faithful German shepherd, Sunny. The sun is rising over the Atlantic Ocean as I sip my first cup of get-up-and-go. Coffee, lovely coffee. My days begin...

A Day in the Life ~ PI Kelly Pruett by Mary Keliikoa

Hey, I’m Kelly Pruett and I’m a private eye. Okay, I’ll be honest, I have a PI license, but mostly I’m a process server, glorified courier to the courthouse where I get to dig through some files, and do occasional stakeouts. But I’m ahead of myself. You want to know...