Author : Kelly Brakenhoff

S’mores Bars

It’s hot and steamy this summer, which brings back memories of camping. Our family had a knack for picking the rainiest weekends—seriously, it rained 85% of the time we camped! Friends would even check our plans to avoid the downpour. But you can skip the sauna-like tents and enjoy campfire treats at home with these S’mores Bars. No hot sticks required. Enjoy the taste of summer without the soggy sleeping bags!

Guest post: Make Them Laugh by Lois Winston

We live in interesting times. I hear that phrase quite often these days, and how apropos it is! Put bluntly, there’s a lot going on in the world that really, really sucks. Many people just want to make like an ostrich and bury their heads in the sand, and who could blame them?

June Book Club: Parlez Vous Murder by Susan Kiernon-Lewis

Every once in a while, a book comes along that makes you think, “Wait, what?” and Parlez-Vous Murder? did exactly that for me. Picture this: American tourist Jules Hooker escapes to idyllic Southern France near the Riviera when a dirty bomb—an electromagnetic pulse (EMP), no less—throws Europe and America back to the technological stone age.

Crafting Cassandra: Five Years, One Dissertation

Ever wondered what happens when you take a pinch of Hawaiian sunshine, mix it with Nebraska cornfields, and throw in a crime scene investigation just for fun? Well, you get Death by Dissertation, a concoction I brewed up during a month-long cram session known as National Novel Writing Month back in November 2014.

April Book Club: Be Strong by Darcy Pattison

Diving into Be Strong by Darcy Pattison, you’re greeted with the remarkable journey of Nancy Schon, the 95-year-old Boston artist known for her “Make Way for Ducklings” sculpture in the Boston Garden. Inspired by Robert McCloskey’s classic, Schon’s work brings to life the joy of interacting with art outdoors, something Pattison captures with finesse.

April Book Club: Body in 3B by Eryn Scott

If you, like me, are a fan of the crazy twists and turns of Only Murders in the Building, then Eryn Scott’s Body in 3B is about to become your next must read. From the moment I laid eyes on the cover, I knew I was in for a treat—a mystery that promises suspense and a hearty dose of eccentricity, much like the TV show on Hulu.

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