What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

I’m often asked how I come up with the names for the characters in my books and stories. I have […]

By Anne Fotheringham

Because You Asked

It’s been too darn hot this past week. So I immersed myself in doing the final edits on Malice at […]

By Anne Fotheringham

Keeping Track

Writing a murder mystery series requires logistics. You need to keep track of who is who, what is what, etc. […]

By Anne Fotheringham

Writer’s Notes Deliver Ideas

Never throw anything away. That’s what I was taught. And as a writer, this has served me well. I’ve always […]

By Anne Fotheringham

Books=Busy

Busy, busy, busy. My mother used to quote the line “a woman’s work is never done.” Well, my life these […]

By Anne Fotheringham

Peril at the Point

It has been a busy few weeks as well as a stressful time due to the current virus outbreak. […]

By Anne Fotheringham

Worshipping the Bean

At this time of crisis due to the COVID-19 virus, we need to stay home to protect ourselves and others. […]

By Anne Fotheringham

Backstory: Use It or Lose It

Recently, I started reading a new mystery novel, but finally had to put it down. The author started off with […]

By Anne Fotheringham

Research and the Internet

Years ago, research for our writing involved prolonged trips to the library, flicking through the card index and hunting books […]

By Anne Fotheringham

Hooking the Reader

Hooking the reader from the beginning of your story is very important. Therefore, the most important elements of your novel […]

By Anne Fotheringham

Fantastic debut murder mystery. My cousin put me on to this author and I was not disappointed. The story catches your attention from the start and does not let you go. I read the book from cover to cover in one sitting and was astounded at the really clever and unexpected twist at the end. Skillfully written. This is the first of a trilogy entitled The Lamb’s Bay Mysteries and I’m itching to read about Private Investigator Hilaria (aka Hilly) Barton-Cheswick’s next case. This author is certainly one to watch.

5.0 out of 5 stars

April 27, 2020

Intriguing. Within the first few lines the author takes you straight to the murder scene. From then on the story moves quickly and really kept my attention throughout the whole book. The characters are interesting and their lives centre around the past and present. The end left me with thoughts and questions, Is there more? I hope so. I very much recommend this as a very enjoyable and intriguing read.

Sand

5.0 out of 5 stars

May 19, 2020

Cozy Mystery with delightful descriptions. Excellent mystery with more than a touch of humor! Hilly is a character with a true voice, totally relatable. The Lamb’s Bay scenic descriptions are almost poetry, and the tale draws you in.

Amazon Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars

May 24, 2020

Character driven cozy mystery. I enjoyed the ride through Lamb’s Bay with main character Hilly leading the way in first person, introducing the reader to a variety of townspeople as she investigates the disappearance of an old friend’s young daughter. Looking forward to reading more about these folks and the messes they get themselves into.

Trudy

4.0 out of 5 stars

June 30, 2020

A real page turner! The plot had me on the edge of my seat right from the start! The main character Hilly is funny, brave and smart. Getting to know the rest of Lamb’s Bay was like sitting down with old friends. A superb read!

Joanne

5.0 out of 5 stars

August 20, 2020