Month: July 2011
Friday Cocktail
A perfect drink for readers of detective stories, the Gimlet was mentioned in a Raymond Chandler novel, The Long Goodbye. Marlowe orders one in a bar at the beginning of Chapter Twenty-Two, and it is featured throughout the novel. Having tried so many classic cocktails, I was shocked to realize I’d never tried this one…. Read More ›
InkSpot
The newest addition to my blogroll is InkSpot. Alternatively known as Midnight Writers, this blog began in March 2007 and features a corps of crime fiction writers who publish with Midnight Ink Press. The authors represented publish a varierty of mysteries ranging “from countryside cozies to big city thrillers, from traditionals and amateur sleuth novels… Read More ›
Achilles
A lyrical exploration of the Greek hero Achilles, this short novel by Elizabeth Cook reads like an epic poem. Just over a hundred pages in length, the story is told in three parts. The first deals directly with Achilles and his exploits. The second describes the aftermath of Achilles’ death and the fall of Troy. Finally, the short… Read More ›
A Weekend for Murder
Here is a look at the beginning of the prologue to my second original murder mystery novel, Death at Danforth House. Edith Baxter–who appears in Death on Stoneridge (click here)–is among the select group of guests invited to a famous suspense author’s estate, and it is she who will solve the murder mystery to unfold…. Read More ›
Friday Cocktail
It’s time once again for one of those drinks with an embarrassing name, the Fuzzy Navel! Several online sources indicate this drink popped up in the 1980s as a “new wave” of colorful drinks. The drink’s name refers to the flavors, peach “fuzzy” and orange “navel.” I first learned of this cocktail from my Mom;… Read More ›
The Clairvoyant Countess
I foresee a mystery in your future… The Clairvoyant Countess was one of the first mysteries (not by Agatha Christie) that I read. At the time, I was intrigued by the occult element in mystery stories, and the idea of a psychic detective was a “new” curiosity. Originally written circa 1975, I picked up a… Read More ›
Friday Cocktail
Celebrate the 4th of July with a Red, White & Blue cocktail! Technically this drink is considered a shooter made with 3 colorful cordials. It’s a layered drink that may be served in a shooter glass using 1/3 ounce of the following ingredients: What you’ll need: Grenadine, Peach Schnapps, and Blue Curaçao. For a more… Read More ›
The Poisoned Martini 