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Chef and two men stand in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. Chef wears a white hat and coat. Text: "Her Secret Ingredient" and "Lisabet Sarai."

Chef and two men stand in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. Chef wears a white hat and coat. Text: "Her Secret Ingredient" and "Lisabet Sarai."

#NewRelease from Lisabet Sarai - HER SECRET INGREDIENT

#NewRelease from Lisabet Sarai - HER SECRET INGREDIENT

3 days ago6 min read

A couple embraces with smiles against a fiery sunset backdrop. Text reads: "Fire chief falls hard. Town gossips harder. Fresh Blood."

A couple embraces with smiles against a fiery sunset backdrop. Text reads: "Fire chief falls hard. Town gossips harder. Fresh Blood."

FRESH BLOOD - #NewRelease from Ella Braeme

Ella Braeme visits my blog with her #newrelease, FRESH BLOOD

Dec 2, 20254 min read

#NewRelease by Maggie Blackbird - BORN LIKE THIS - Blog Tour

#NewRelease by Maggie Blackbird - BORN LIKE THIS - Blog Tour

#NewRelease by Maggie Blackbird - BORN LIKE THIS - Blog Tour

I'm hosting the #NewRelease by Maggie BlackBird - BORN LIKE THIS. This is book two in the Maisemerized Duo.

Nov 29, 20251 min read

#NewRelease - ONE WINTER IN BLUE SKY from Margot Johnson

#NewRelease - ONE WINTER IN BLUE SKY from Margot Johnson

#NewRelease - ONE WINTER IN BLUE SKY from Margot Johnson

Author Margot Johnson talks about her new book ONE WINTER IN BLUE SKY on my blog today

Nov 11, 20255 min read

Blonde woman in striped top and pink skirt with mermaid tail by the sea. City skyline. Text: "Hippie Mermaid" by Joanne Guidoccio.

Blonde woman in striped top and pink skirt with mermaid tail by the sea. City skyline. Text: "Hippie Mermaid" by Joanne Guidoccio.

#AuthorInterview with Joanne Guidoccio - Featuring HIPPIE MERMAID

#AuthorInterview with Joanne Guidoccio - Featuring HIPPIE MERMAID

Oct 23, 20256 min read

#NewRelease from Meg Benjamin - THE TOMATO JAM MURDERS

#NewRelease from Meg Benjamin - THE TOMATO JAM MURDERS

#NewRelease from Meg Benjamin - THE TOMATO JAM MURDERS

Today we have a #newrelease from Meg Benjamin - THE TOMATO JAM MURDERS, the sixth book in her Luscious Delights cozy mystery series. This book features burro racing, which I confess I've never heard of before. Meg tells us five things we never knew about burro racing. Since I didn't know anything about the sport it's all news to me! Welcome, Meg! Five Things You Didn’t Know About Burro Racing My new release, The Tomato Jam Murder , the sixth book in my Luscious Delights cozy

Oct 20, 20254 min read

Woman in red dress stands by stormy sea, wind blowing her hair. Overcast sky with text: "Caper Magic" and "Veronica Lynch". Mysterious mood.

Woman in red dress stands by stormy sea, wind blowing her hair. Overcast sky with text: "Caper Magic" and "Veronica Lynch". Mysterious mood.

Book Spotlight - CAPER MAGIC by Veronica Lynch

Veronica Lynch is in the spotlight with CAPER MAGIC

Oct 9, 20253 min read

A woman in a blue dress facing a man in a white shirt. Orange beach backdrop with palm patterns. Text: The Guy from the Beach Resort.

A woman in a blue dress facing a man in a white shirt. Orange beach backdrop with palm patterns. Text: The Guy from the Beach Resort.

Birdie Song - #NewRelease - THE GUY FROM THE BEACH RESORT

I'm excited to welcome a new author to Journeys with Jana. Australian author Birdie Song is here with her #NewRelease - THE GUY FROM THE...

Sep 29, 20254 min read

#ComingSoon from Debut Author Kaci Curtis - ALONG THE TRAIL

#ComingSoon from Debut Author Kaci Curtis - ALONG THE TRAIL

#ComingSoon from Debut Author Kaci Curtis - ALONG THE TRAIL

Debut author Kaci Curtis tells us about animals she has known and loved.

Sep 25, 20254 min read

Tattooed man with a chain necklace against a dark floral backdrop. Text: "Lost in His Spiderwebs," "Lozano Cartel: Book 2," "Amber Daulton."

Tattooed man with a chain necklace against a dark floral backdrop. Text: "Lost in His Spiderwebs," "Lozano Cartel: Book 2," "Amber Daulton."

LOST IN HIS SPIDERWEBS by Amber Daulton - Coming Soon - #PreOrder

Amber Daulton interviews Ruben Lozano from LOST IN HIS SPIDERWEBS

Sep 22, 20256 min read

Northern lights over a snowy landscape with a silhouetted house and trees. Text reads "Karina Bartow" and "Unseen loves can be the deepest."

Northern lights over a snowy landscape with a silhouetted house and trees. Text reads "Karina Bartow" and "Unseen loves can be the deepest."

#NewRelease from Karina Bartow - UNDEVELOPED MEMORIES

Karina Bartow talks about her #NewRelease - UNDEVELOPED MEMORIES. Karina gives us insight into the book's secondary character and what makes him so important.

Sep 15, 20255 min read

Illustrated couple embracing near a tree with falling leaves. A large house in the background, autumn atmosphere. "Ghosted" and "Lori Matsouani" visible.

Illustrated couple embracing near a tree with falling leaves. A large house in the background, autumn atmosphere. "Ghosted" and "Lori Matsouani" visible.

#NewRelease from Lori Matsourani - GHOSTED

Lori Matsourani tells us about her #NewRelease - Ghosted, and what she thinks are the best qualities in a book boyfriend.

Sep 8, 20253 min read

A man and woman in firefighter gear smile against a fiery, spark-filled background. Text: "Rekindled Flame" by Ella Braeme. Mood is romantic.

A man and woman in firefighter gear smile against a fiery, spark-filled background. Text: "Rekindled Flame" by Ella Braeme. Mood is romantic.

#NewRelease from Ella Braeme - REKINDLED FLAME

#NewRelease from Ella Braeme -REKINDLED FLAME is a slow burn, second chance romance.

Sep 4, 20255 min read

Silhouetted couple faces each other against a blue background. Text reads "Chasing Shadows" by Cat Jameson. Scales balance shoes and a mug.

Silhouetted couple faces each other against a blue background. Text reads "Chasing Shadows" by Cat Jameson. Scales balance shoes and a mug.

#NewRelease - CHASING SHADOWS by Cat Jameson - A Romantic Suspense Novel

#NewRelease - CHASING SHADOWS by Cat Jameson. She tells us why she writes romance

Aug 25, 20256 min read

Cartoon woman with red hair holds a yellow phone. Background has candy hearts. Text: For Keeps, A Candy Hearts Romance, and Veronica Lynch.

Cartoon woman with red hair holds a yellow phone. Background has candy hearts. Text: For Keeps, A Candy Hearts Romance, and Veronica Lynch.

Book Spotlight on FOR KEEPS by Veronica Lynch

I'm very happy to welcome Veronica Lynch to the blog today. She's offering a look at FOR KEEPS, a short contemporary romance in the Candy...

Aug 21, 20252 min read

Skeleton in a blue polka dot bikini and hat, holding a scythe and a dreidel bag. Purple background with palm trees and cityscape. Text: Death by Dreidel, Susie Black.

Skeleton in a blue polka dot bikini and hat, holding a scythe and a dreidel bag. Purple background with palm trees and cityscape. Text: Death by Dreidel, Susie Black.

#NewRelease from Susie Black - DEATH BY DREIDEL - #CozyMystery

Susie Black visits with another #NewRelease - DEATH BY DREIDEL. Susie is a very busy, prolific author! And a funny one. She tells us...

Aug 7, 20254 min read

A yacht on stormy seas with dark clouds overhead. Text: "Red Shadows at Saugatuck," "A Haunted Shores Mystery," "Randy Overbeck."

A yacht on stormy seas with dark clouds overhead. Text: "Red Shadows at Saugatuck," "A Haunted Shores Mystery," "Randy Overbeck."

#New Release from Randy Overbeck - RED SHADOWS AT SAUGATUCK

Randy Overbeck answers the question why he writes, even when the financial reward isn't great.

Jul 31, 20255 min read

Book cover with a damaged bicycle, a church tower, and a suburban street. Text: "Out of the Crash" by Susan Poole. Mood: somber.

Book cover with a damaged bicycle, a church tower, and a suburban street. Text: "Out of the Crash" by Susan Poole. Mood: somber.

#NewRelease from Susan Poole - OUT OF THE CRASH #AuthorInterview

#NewRelease from Susan Poole OUT OF THE CRASH #AuthorInterview

Jul 24, 202510 min read

Christmas presents, Santa hat, chocolates and cupcakes

Christmas presents, Santa hat, chocolates and cupcakes

#NewRelease from Darlene Fredette - ONE SWEET CHRISTMAS

Author Darlene Fredette visits with a look at her new release ONE SWEET CHRISTMAS

Jul 14, 20252 min read

A person with a backpack faces a school entrance, holding a notebook. Blue sky and the title "The Case of the Croaked Coach" above.

A person with a backpack faces a school entrance, holding a notebook. Blue sky and the title "The Case of the Croaked Coach" above.

#NewRelease - THE CASE OF THE CROAKED COACH from Susie Black

Cozy mystery author Susie Black visits with her new release THE CASE OF THE CROAKED COACH

Jul 10, 20257 min read

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