A mull is a promontory. Mull can also mean to ponder or consider. Mulling wine, beer or cider is heating it with sugar and spices. Eg I went to the Mull of Kintyre and mulled over whether or not to have a glass of mulled wine. Mull apparently can also be a form of non acidic compost or a particular type of muslim, so I suppose I could … Continue reading Wednesday word of the week – Mull
Pretty Kitty
Aaaw, look at the cute little kitten. Look at his nice fluffy fur. Look into his pretty blue eyes. Focus and concentrate. Feel yourself getting the urge to buy a collection of slightly spooky stories. That's it, click on the link - you know you want to... OK, that's enough now. Go read your books. … Continue reading Pretty Kitty
January reads
These are some of the books I read and enjoyed in January.
Wednesday word of the week – Mutable
Mutable doesn't mean 'able to be muted' which would have been my guess. It actually means liable to change or fickle. The meaning of words can change (wicked, gay, nice) so if mutable is a word which exhibits mutability, I might eventually be right. Tulip flowers are mutable; often changing colour as they age or 'breaking' into intricate patterns as … Continue reading Wednesday word of the week – Mutable
Wednesday word of the week – crenellation
You might have known that crenellation is the uppy downy bits on battlements. You can have a point if you did. To crenallate is to provide a castle or tower with crenellation. Did you know the uppy downy parts also have proper names? The gaps are crenels or crenelles. The bits between are merlons. Here's a sign to prove I don't just make all this … Continue reading Wednesday word of the week – crenellation
It really is a mystery
I've had a lovely new review for Acting Like A Killer. If you'd like to see if you agree with Bookworm and live in the UK, you can get either the paperback or ebook for £2.53. That unusual price has been set by Amazon - no doubt they have their reasons. Sorry, I don't know … Continue reading It really is a mystery
Welcome to Little Mallow
Today is launch day for the first novel in my Little Mallow cosy mystery series! It's currently at the introductory price of £1.99 / $2.99 (usual price of my novels is £2.99 / $3.99). Two murders, a whole party of suspects wearing disguises, hundreds of questions, and a seaside village full of cake. Community spirit … Continue reading Welcome to Little Mallow
Wednesday word of the week – Paraselene
A paraselene is a bright spot, especially on a lunar halo. It's sometimes known as a mock or false moon. I'm not sure I entirely follow, but it's a nice word. The picture is of the actual moon, taken by Gary. He's one of the bright spots in my life.
A Killer Offer!
My cosy romantic murder mystery, Acting Like A Killer, is on special offer today ay 99p / 99c (regular price £2.99 / $3.99) Here's the blurb – Amelia Watson needs a dead body by tea time. Less urgent, but more important are – time for a life, the chance to solve crime, an uncomplicated romantic … Continue reading A Killer Offer!
Wednesday word of the week – nyctitropic
Nyctitropic is the movement, of plants, at night. Yep, daisies and cabbages are going to crawl out their beds and murder you in yours! Nah, not really. This phenomenon is caused by changes in light or temperature. Usually it's no more alarming than leaves drooping or flowers opening at different times. For example mirabilis jalapa and … Continue reading Wednesday word of the week – nyctitropic