Tag: mystery
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An Afternoon at Character Café with Rachel from Lilac Cottage
Come on in and join me for some tea and a sweet or savory, Rachel. Totally my treat – because I know you are going through some tough things right now. Thanks, Amy! I have to admit, I’m more of a French press coffee kind of gal but if you have some strong black tea,…
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A Morning at Character Café — featuring Ivy from A Brighter Dawn
Oh, Ivy. I didn’t expect you would be up to dropping by Character Café for a while. I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Thank you, Amy. It is all still surreal. I cannot wrap my head around the fact that my parents are gone. As I began reading your story,…
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Character Café
Featuring Characters from Voices in the Sanitorium Over a decade ago, I had a tea party with two of my best friends on the grounds of the former West Mountain Sanitarium located on the hillside above Scranton, Pennsylvania. Thus began my fascination with the history of tuberculosis and specifically the staff and patients who had…
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A Morning at Character Café with Jessie Whyne
Jessie Whyne! It is so nice to meet you. I’ve heard about your detective agency and your successes in solving mysteries. To me, you are like a real-life, grown-up Trixie Belden. Oh my goodness, I was obsessed with Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew as a child. Can you believe that I was so convinced I…
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Chronicles of Courage — Episode 4
Christmas at the West Mountain Sanitarium In the 1930s As I researched Voices in the Sanitorium, I spent many hours poring over old newspapers. What an adventure each edition of The Scranton Republican and The Scranton Times became! The most mentions of the hospital on West Mountain always happened during the months of November and…
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A Night at Character Café — VOICES!
If we hadn’t gone through this summer of torture with Aislyn, I wouldn’t have learned the importance of family communication and connectiveness.
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Mornings at Character Café
Episode 2 – Glory Ann from The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery Welcome to Character Café, Glory Ann! And oh my goodness, I guess congratulations are in order! Yes! Thank you! This big belly is getting in the way. I can barely even do the dishes without getting myself soaked with dishwater these days.…
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Wisdom from a Wordsmith – Episode 28
I am so happy to introduce you to Penny Frost McGinnis and her debut novel, Home Where She Belongs! When I saw that Penny’s book started off with one of my life passages, Proverbs 3:5-6, I knew she was a kindred spirit! She also loves lighthouses and chocolate!
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Wisdom from a Wordsmith – Episode 24
I am so enjoying Crystal Caudill’s debut novel, Counterfeit Love. Often when I am short on time, I will do a quick read for a book I need to review, but this one is such a treasure that I have decided to slow down and savor each page. I am delighted that Counterfeit Love begins…
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Wisdom from a Wordsmith – Episode 17
Learn more about Erica Vetsch and her latest novel, The Debutante’s Code. And, stay “tuned” until after the short interview for an awesome giveaway opportunity! The Debutante’s Code has everything a historical mystery buff could desire: murder, theft, and abduction; secret compartments, hidden passageways, puzzles, and secret codes! Erica Vetsch introduces the reader to quite…