The “month’s mind” is a tradition still practiced in Ireland. Basically, when a loved one has passed, a requiem Mass is celebrated one month after the passing. And, the family usually gathers together after the Mass for tea and words of remembrance for the loved one. I, for one, love this idea of family comingContinue reading “The Month’s Mind”
Category Archives: A County Mayo Mystery
Cover Reveal
I’m excited to share the cover for the upcoming release of “Death at the Turlough Museum: A Star O’Brien Mystery”. The cover has been in the works for several months. Subscribers to my email list were the first to see it. In fact, they voted on the cover they liked the best. And, that’s theContinue reading “Cover Reveal”
My Fixation with Maps and the Star O’Brien Series
My Fixation with Book Maps Began with a Texas -Based Author I stood in the fiction section of my tiny hometown library, the North Haledon Library, in New Jersey. It was the 1990s. I was at the library scouring the shelves for a mystery novel. I started in the author’s last name “A” section, searchingContinue reading “My Fixation with Maps and the Star O’Brien Series”
Sneachta in Ireland
Sneachta is forecast in parts of Ireland today. No, I’m not talking about snacking or being snarky. Sneachta is the Irish word for snow. Snow rarely happens in Ireland’s fairly moderate climate. So, when it does snow, sneachta gets thrown around a lot. Because why not? If you live in a country where it rarelyContinue reading “Sneachta in Ireland”
Star is Back!
Are you ready for Star’s next mystery? The fiercely, independent female sleuth is back for another cozy Irish mystery set in County Mayo. Only a month to go!!!!! Death at Ashford Castle will be releasing on July 7th and you can preorder it NOW at a discounted price. Click on over to my books pageContinue reading “Star is Back!”