Rosa de Los Reyes by Ileana Muñoz Renfroe

“La Misteriosa Café, how can I help you?” Nana said as she answered the phone. “Hi abuela, it’s Rosa. Just wanted to let you know that I am going out for a swim and will be heading your way for breakfast shortly after I am done.” She replied. “Que Bueno, nos vemos...

Marvey Harris by Olivia Matthews

I must confess. Before responding to the Peach Coast Library’s employment ad, I hadn’t known the small coastal Georgia town existed. But I’m glad I know now. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but the opportunity to be a director of community outreach for a...

Cover Reveal ~ Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes

I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the new “Caribbean Kitchen” mystery series, coming October 2021 and is up for pre-order. Book SynopsisCuban-American cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith becomes a seasoned sleuth in...

Veronica Blackstone by Betty Hechtman

It’s Tuesday morning and I’m rushing to catch the Metra train to go downtown. Of course, I have to weave my way around the group of students jogging to the lake front. My neighborhood is home to the University of Chicago and those students seem to love their jogging....

Alexis Winston by Kathryn Long

My name is Alexis Winston. I am a screen writer for a popular television show, or I should say was a writer. Just like I was also the show’s researcher, until budget cuts and younger views pushed me out the door. (My views are considered old? Good grief. I’m only...