Crime of Retribution Book 2 Austin and Archer Mystery Series Book Excerpt A murdered migrant farm worker; A young girl coerced into working for an escort agency; A cold-blooded assassin taking shots at Dan Archer. Will the detectives solve the murder in time to rescue the young woman, Or will…
Mystery Book Series To Binge On
I don’t know about you, but I enjoy reading books in a series. In my opinion, there are few series as addicting as mysteries. That’s one of the reasons I expanded The Sister Sleuths Mysteries beyond a single novel. Here are my reasons for enjoying a good mystery series: The satisfaction…
What’s your favorite genre – mystery/crime or suspense/thriller?
If you’re asking what the difference is, here’s my interpretation: A mystery novel follows a detective of some sort, either amateur or professional, while they attempt to solve a crime. Popular subgenres of mysteries are: Police Procedurals Hard-boiled Detective Stories Cozy Mysteries/Whodunits Capers Some of the most famous mystery…
Put Yourself First
The best advice to give but hardest to accept by many women is to put yourself first. Most of us have an internal instinct to put others first: family, business, and the endless errands and chores on our to-do list. As a result, we make ourselves our last priority day after day for what appears to us to be the greater good. The result is that we feel as though we’re continuously giving in to a mental to-do list, creating more chores before the current one is complete.
How many times have you said to yourself: “When this is done, I will have more time for myself”? But we all know that before “this” is done, we’ll create a whole new list of “that” to do.Continue reading →
Is the father in this mystery book helping or hurting his son?
Crime of Desperation ThemeOne of my favorite crime dramas on TV is based on Henning Mankell's fictional Inspector, Kurt Wallander. In one episode, the detective interviews the head of a very rich and influential family. Near the end of the scene, the man says: “The hardest part of being a parent is…
Where Do Mystery Book Characters Come From?
Readers ask where I get ideas for new characters. Here’s how the psychic in CRIME OF DESPERATION evolved. . . My husband saw a crime show on TV which featured a psychic detective. He liked the character and suggested I use a similar characterization in one of my books. Well,…
CRIME OF DESPERATION EXCERPT
Excerpt from CRIME OF DESPERATION by Rayna Morgan On a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, people streamed into the stadium for the opening game of the football season. Baton twirlers led the university band onto the field as cheerleaders performed acrobatics on the sidelines. Announcements blared over the public address system. Anticipation…
Austin and Archer Mystery Series: CRIME OF RETRIBUTION
CRIME OF RETRIBUTION: A GRIPPING CRIME MYSTERY FULL OF TWISTS (BOOK TWO IN THE AUSTIN AND ARCHER MYSTERY SERIES) ******************* Are you fascinated with fast-paced mysteries that keep you guessing to the end? The captivating action begins with an executioner trying to kill Dan. Will Dan’s relationship with a local…
Austin and Archer Mystery Series: CRIME ON CAMPUS
CRIME ON CAMPUS: BOOK ONE IN THE AUSTIN AND ARCHER MYSTERY SERIES ******************* Are you ready to escape into a world of captivating characters in dangerous situations? Join Lea and a gung-ho Lawman as they try to rescue his daughter before she gets deeper into her illegal activities. Or…will they…
Sister Sleuths Mystery Series: MURDER BY FIRE Excerpt
MURDER BY FIRE: BOOK NINE IN THE SISTER SLEUTHS MYSTERY SERIES ******************* Buildings in this beautiful city by the ocean are being torched. Are the fires accidental – or the sinister work of a crazed arsonist? A Sizzling Story with Smart Sleuths and Sinister Suspects, to heat up your Summer!…