Caron Allan fiction
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I write the Dottie Manderson 1930s mysteries and the Dee Gascoigne 1960s mysteries, and more. #IndieAuthor #cozymysteries Mad cat person.
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Coming soon: The Cousins
I’m always a little bit surprised when I meet a deadline. Not quite sure why, maybe it’s because a book seems such a huge thing to undertake, until, bit by bit, it’s done. I imagi…
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New blog post this week:
Coming soon: The Cousins
I'm always a little bit surprised when I meet a deadline...
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#mysteryreaders #newbooks #comingsoon #decemberbooks #murdermystery
Coming soon: The Cousins
I'm always a little bit surprised when I meet a deadline...
wp.me/p3esyI-2Py
#mysteryreaders #newbooks #comingsoon #decemberbooks #murdermystery
Erscheint Freitag! 12ten Dezember.
Dee geriet in Panik. Das Geschrei, die wogenden Flammen und der orange-schwarze Rauch, der sie bereits umgab, machten es fast unmöglich zu sehen, was vor sich ging.
#kindl #krimis #Bücher
www.amazon.de/dp/B0FLJVTH31
Dee geriet in Panik. Das Geschrei, die wogenden Flammen und der orange-schwarze Rauch, der sie bereits umgab, machten es fast unmöglich zu sehen, was vor sich ging.
#kindl #krimis #Bücher
www.amazon.de/dp/B0FLJVTH31
December 9, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Erscheint Freitag! 12ten Dezember.
Dee geriet in Panik. Das Geschrei, die wogenden Flammen und der orange-schwarze Rauch, der sie bereits umgab, machten es fast unmöglich zu sehen, was vor sich ging.
#kindl #krimis #Bücher
www.amazon.de/dp/B0FLJVTH31
Dee geriet in Panik. Das Geschrei, die wogenden Flammen und der orange-schwarze Rauch, der sie bereits umgab, machten es fast unmöglich zu sehen, was vor sich ging.
#kindl #krimis #Bücher
www.amazon.de/dp/B0FLJVTH31
“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.”
Douglas Adams
#literaryquotes #quotations #quotesaboutwriting #writerslife
Douglas Adams
#literaryquotes #quotations #quotesaboutwriting #writerslife
December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.”
Douglas Adams
#literaryquotes #quotations #quotesaboutwriting #writerslife
Douglas Adams
#literaryquotes #quotations #quotesaboutwriting #writerslife
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If you're into cozy mysteries, small-town crimes, and archaeological murders, stick around. I'm writing two mystery novels set in the same universe - launching as a serial in 2025. Also co-host the Mystery Maniacs podcast. Let's talk mysteries.
December 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
If you're into cozy mysteries, small-town crimes, and archaeological murders, stick around. I'm writing two mystery novels set in the same universe - launching as a serial in 2025. Also co-host the Mystery Maniacs podcast. Let's talk mysteries.
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
'You look about five,' he grumbled.
She stood on tiptoe to kiss his cheek. 'Hello Inspector Grumpy. Are you here about the murders?'
#cozymystery #swinging60s #romanticmystery
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF6YJ8NV
She stood on tiptoe to kiss his cheek. 'Hello Inspector Grumpy. Are you here about the murders?'
#cozymystery #swinging60s #romanticmystery
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF6YJ8NV
December 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
'You look about five,' he grumbled.
She stood on tiptoe to kiss his cheek. 'Hello Inspector Grumpy. Are you here about the murders?'
#cozymystery #swinging60s #romanticmystery
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF6YJ8NV
She stood on tiptoe to kiss his cheek. 'Hello Inspector Grumpy. Are you here about the murders?'
#cozymystery #swinging60s #romanticmystery
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF6YJ8NV
leaves on top of berry-covered bush...
if you squint, it looks a bit like a pudding.
#sunday #nature #winter #december2025
if you squint, it looks a bit like a pudding.
#sunday #nature #winter #december2025
December 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
leaves on top of berry-covered bush...
if you squint, it looks a bit like a pudding.
#sunday #nature #winter #december2025
if you squint, it looks a bit like a pudding.
#sunday #nature #winter #december2025
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deeper into blues
with navy and grayish hues
winter skies subdue
#haiku #poem #rhyme #sad #depression
deeper into blues
with navy and grayish hues
winter skies subdue
#haiku #poem #rhyme #sad #depression
December 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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deeper into blues
with navy and grayish hues
winter skies subdue
#haiku #poem #rhyme #sad #depression
deeper into blues
with navy and grayish hues
winter skies subdue
#haiku #poem #rhyme #sad #depression
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Caturday Writing on my Kofi page. Please follow me there. It's FREE! (12/6)
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My New Life as a Troll
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December 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Caturday Writing on my Kofi page. Please follow me there. It's FREE! (12/6)
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Christmas in the Highlands was meant to be relaxing but between the gossiping locals, surprise guests, leaking secrets and a baby who refuses to cooperate, Gaby & Jack’s holiday is a festive disaster in the best possible way.
December 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Christmas in the Highlands was meant to be relaxing but between the gossiping locals, surprise guests, leaking secrets and a baby who refuses to cooperate, Gaby & Jack’s holiday is a festive disaster in the best possible way.
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Big news and a book sale!!! open.substack.com/pub/thecluec...
A huge milestone + a special book sale ❤️
I’ve been waiting to share this with you…
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December 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Big news and a book sale!!! open.substack.com/pub/thecluec...
And they are bringing gold, frankincense, and purr....
Sorry for that 'joke'.
#cats #christmascats #katzen #memes #caturday
Sorry for that 'joke'.
#cats #christmascats #katzen #memes #caturday
December 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
And they are bringing gold, frankincense, and purr....
Sorry for that 'joke'.
#cats #christmascats #katzen #memes #caturday
Sorry for that 'joke'.
#cats #christmascats #katzen #memes #caturday
of course it does - what other sound would a tree lying on the floor, baubles everywhere, make?
#cats #caturday #christmascats #katzen
#cats #caturday #christmascats #katzen
December 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
of course it does - what other sound would a tree lying on the floor, baubles everywhere, make?
#cats #caturday #christmascats #katzen
#cats #caturday #christmascats #katzen
December 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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OP recently told me about attending his first Edgar Awards ceremony in 1974, where he met James M. Cain (named a Grand Master that year) and thanked him for writing Serenade
List of American Mystery Classics authors who Otto Penzler knew personally during their lifetimes:
Dorothy B. Hughes
Ellery Queen
Clayton Rawson
Mignon G. Eberhart
Stanley Ellin
He also corresponded with John Dickson Carr, Vincent Starrett, Erle Stanley Gardner, Frances and Richard Lockridge, etc.
Dorothy B. Hughes
Ellery Queen
Clayton Rawson
Mignon G. Eberhart
Stanley Ellin
He also corresponded with John Dickson Carr, Vincent Starrett, Erle Stanley Gardner, Frances and Richard Lockridge, etc.
December 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
OP recently told me about attending his first Edgar Awards ceremony in 1974, where he met James M. Cain (named a Grand Master that year) and thanked him for writing Serenade
December 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Special Guest – Jennifer Fischetto – One of the Authors of Holidays & Homicides: A Short Story Collection #Review #Giveaway – Great Escapes Book Tour
These short Christmas stories are easily read, 1 at a time, in a...~Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book
www.escapewithdollycas.com/2025/12/04/s...
These short Christmas stories are easily read, 1 at a time, in a...~Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book
www.escapewithdollycas.com/2025/12/04/s...
Special Guest - Jennifer Fischetto - One of the Authors of Holidays & Homicides: A Short Story Collection #Review #Giveaway - Great Escapes Book Tour
Holidays & Homicides: A Short Story Collection by Rosalie Spielman, Catherine Bruns, Gin Jones, Annie McEwen, Lena Gregory, Jennifer Fischetto, Anne Marie
www.escapewithdollycas.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Special Guest – Jennifer Fischetto – One of the Authors of Holidays & Homicides: A Short Story Collection #Review #Giveaway – Great Escapes Book Tour
These short Christmas stories are easily read, 1 at a time, in a...~Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book
www.escapewithdollycas.com/2025/12/04/s...
These short Christmas stories are easily read, 1 at a time, in a...~Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book
www.escapewithdollycas.com/2025/12/04/s...
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We reviewed Crossed by Death by A. C. F. Bookens, read it here: cozymystery.com/blog/review-...
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We reviewed Crossed by Death by A. C. F. Bookens, read it here: cozymystery.com/blog/review-...
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Want to find out about me and what I do? Or maybe, you’re just wondering who the hell I am. Well, just check out the link below. Have a great weekend. 😀
www.ronaldmcgillvray.com
www.ronaldmcgillvray.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Want to find out about me and what I do? Or maybe, you’re just wondering who the hell I am. Well, just check out the link below. Have a great weekend. 😀
www.ronaldmcgillvray.com
www.ronaldmcgillvray.com
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There is not a single thing on those boats, or single person on those boats, that would make it okay for the boats to be bombed.
December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
There is not a single thing on those boats, or single person on those boats, that would make it okay for the boats to be bombed.
'Sergeant, you are not to tell that woman anything about this case. Don’t leave your notebook lying around for her to ‘find’ and snoop through. She comes from a long line of nosy women. Do you understand me, sergeant?’
#cozymysteries #KindleUnlimited
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B33P3RNF
#cozymysteries #KindleUnlimited
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B33P3RNF
December 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
'Sergeant, you are not to tell that woman anything about this case. Don’t leave your notebook lying around for her to ‘find’ and snoop through. She comes from a long line of nosy women. Do you understand me, sergeant?’
#cozymysteries #KindleUnlimited
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B33P3RNF
#cozymysteries #KindleUnlimited
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B33P3RNF
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