The Spade, Bond, and Brown Riddle
What do Sam Spade, James Bond, and Father Brown have in common? Click “Read More” to discover the answer and several reasons to celebrate. (Read More …)
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Happy Sherlock Holmes Day!
Happy Sherlock Holmes Day, and Happy Birthday to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Today’s mini-mystery? Where’s the Calabash? Why does the illustration NOT show the great detective’s signature calabash pipe? Discover the fascinating history of that remarkable smoking accessory by clicking “Read More.” (Read More …)
DC’s Diary: Mother’s Day Floriography
Discover floriography, meet Gina, and find out about DC’s allergies by clicking “Read More.” (Read More …)
Historical Evidence of a Fictional World
They say that beneath many legends lie nuggets of truth. The same can be said for fiction. I received two birthday gifts this year so thoughtful I had to interrupt my sabbatical from social media to share them with you, Dickens Stationers. They are gifts from Dickens Station’s history. Click Read More to find out how. (Read More …)
Marley’s Curse – RPLA Finalist
Marley’s Curse has progressed to the finalist level in the Florida Writers Association (FWA) Royal Palm Literary Awards (RPLA) competition. Click Read More for complete details. (Read More …)
Happy Birthday, Erle Stanley Gardner
Happy birthday to the creator of Perry Mason, Erle Stanley Gardner. Check out the short tribute video by clicking “Read More.” (Read More …)
Mystery’s History Trivia 001:
Who played Judge #2 in Perry Mason: Season 9 Episode 30, The Case of the Final Fade-Out? Click “Read More” to make your guess and to discover who made this historic cameo appearance in Mystery’s History. (Read More …)
Mystery’s History 007: Mystery in the Queen’s Dollhouse
Discover the mystery that resides in Queen Mary’s dollhouse in this episode of Mystery’s History. A transcript is available for those who prefer reading over a 90-second video. (Read More …)
Mystery’s History 006: The Butler Did It!
Who coined the phrase, “The butler did it”? Watch this 90-second video or read the short article to uncover this week’s Mystery’s History. (Read More …)
Mystery’s History 005: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
Watch the 90-second video and/or read along as I explore curious facts about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes Mystery, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. (Read More …)