Last evening, when tornado warnings swirled around us, this appeared . . . (And tornadoes didn't.)

It's the final day of the @barnesandnoble.com preorder sale. KILLER DONUTS, the eleventh Deputy Donut Mystery (in stores August 25) is included. www.barnesandnoble.com/.../killer...... Use the coupon code PREORDER25. If you are not a B&N Reward Member or Premium Member, you can join.

Thank you!!!

@barnesandnoble.com is holding another preorder sale, including KILLER DONUTS, the eleventh Deputy Donut Mystery (in stores August 25.) www.barnesandnoble.com/w/killer-don... Use the coupon code PREORDER25. If you are not a B&N Reward or Premium Member, you can join and take advantage of the sale.

Great news! @barnesandnoble.com is holding another preorder sale, and KILLER DONUTS, the eleventh Deputy Donut Mystery (in stores August 25) is included. www.barnesandnoble.com/.../killer...... Premium and Rewards Members, use coupon code PREORDER25. The sale ends March 26.

Happy Book Day!!! This was the first "big" book I read. I was very impressed with myself. And (maybe because of that) I loved the story.

Winter has its rewards. After a cold foggy night, we woke up to magic.

A Black-capped Chickadee showcasing winter fashion by donning a snowflake accessory.

Very much looking forward to colour sprouting from the garden again, I’m bored of brown and grey. I’ll just keep stitching them from my mind until then! 😉 Here’s some snippets taken from my embroideries, some of them from quite long ago… 🪡🌺🌿🪻🌱🌷🌸 #stitchedart #embroidery #thesewingsongbird

Today’s the last day of the @barnesandnoble preorder sale. B&N Rewards Members get 25% off preorders (35% off for premium members) when using the promo code PREORDER25. KILLER DONUTS, coming out August 25, 2026, is included in the sale. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/killer-don... #BookSale #cozymystery

@barnesandnoble.com sale! Through tomorrow, they’re offering B&N Rewards Members 25% off all preorders (35% off for premium members) with promo code PREORDER25. And KILLER DONUTS, coming out August 25, is included in the sale. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/killer-don... #BookSale #cozymystery

I admire the Dutch for many reasons, one of which is that they celebrate the New Year with doughnuts. I’ve taken a leaf out of their book, and so Oliebollen, the doughnuts in question, are #RecipeOfTheDay. And Happy New Year! www.nigella.com/recipes/new-...

@barnesandnoble.com is running a sale Dec 30 – Jan 1. B&N Rewards Members get 25% off all preorders (35% off for premium members) with the promo code PREORDER25. My KILLER DONUTS, coming out August 25, 2026, is included in the sale. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/killer-don... #BookSale #cozymystery

My 11th Deputy Donut Mystery, KILLER DONUTS, will be in stores in August, and is already available for pre-order on some retail sites. And Dep the cat is not the only one who gets into mischief . . .

Are you in the mood to read Christmas Mysteries? Amy at the Frisco Public Library, Indianapolis, has created a list, including my DECK THE DONUTS! indypl.bibliocommons.com/.../15076728...

My SOUR CRIME DONUTS received a glowing review! openbooksociety.com/.../sour-cri... And (hint, hint) books are wonderful gifts . . . gingerbolton.com

I'm over at Mystery Lovers' Kitchen today with a holiday breakfast recipe and a chance to win MUDDLED MATRIMONIAL MURDER! (Believe it or not, it's a Thanksgiving-themed mystery 🦃) Contest ends 11/12/25 and is open worldwide. www.mysteryloverskitchen.com/2025/11/over...

For my writer friends... Writer Beware did an article on the recent spate of fake book clubs trying to scam writers out of cash. Read this...it's quite enlightening. writerbeware.blog/2025/09/19/r... #writers #writingcommunity #writing

#giveaway A chance to win a copy of MURDER BY THE MILLIONS by @darylwoodgerber.bsky.social! Plus check out recipe for Simple Blueberry Tarts. See my review, the recipe, and enter contest by 11/2/25. #cozymystery #cozymysterygiveaway #cozymysteryseries #culinarycozymystery #recipes #blueberrytart

Want to read spooky Halloween mysteries that (probably) won't give you nightmares? Try my BOSTON SCREAM MURDER, written as @gingerbolton.bsky.social and NIGHT OF THE LIVING THREAD written as Janet Bolin.

The Great Gatsby pairs delightfully with this second Literary Dining Mystery. cozyupwithkathy.blogspot.com/2025/10/murd... #cozies, #mysterylover, #review

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Check out the review of SOUR CRIME DONUTS and a recipe from the book! www.criminalelement.com/cooking-the-...

Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies dyingforchocolate.blogspot.com/2025/09/coff... #cookies #coffeeday

Landscape-inspired textile art, using hand-dyed fabric, stitching and mixed media by UK textile artist Magz Roberts #WomensArt

Do we win a major award????

Awwwww!

Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading. Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own. Just. Keep. Reading.

Triple Chocolate Cake: #InternationalChocolateDay dyingforchocolate.blogspot.com/2025/09/trip...

Bloody Scotland Prizes mysteryreadersinc.blogspot.com/2025/09/bloo... #crimefiction

And there's a #giveaway!

I highly recommend this.

Today's the final day of the #giveaway.

It's a great day for a trip back in time! Let's head to the 1950s with a book by Vicki Delany, Deadly Summer Nights. cozymystery.com/links/deadly...

#giveaway A chance to win a copy of SOUR CRIME DONUTS by @gingerbolton.bsky.social! Plus check out the recipe for Spiced-Tea Baked Donuts. See my review, the recipe, and enter the contest by 9/7/2025. cinnamonsugarandalittlebitofmurder.com/spiced-tea-b...

My August reads! @victoriakaz.bsky.social always a fun read! @elliealexander.bsky.social this series is SO good! @gingerbolton.bsky.social & @maddieday.bsky.social both threw in some turns I did NOT see coming! WOW! All books reviewed on #Goodreads & #Bookbub by #dnsyl57

Reviews and giveaways of "Icing on the Murder" by Valerie Burns, “Tea with Jam and Dread" by Vicki Delany, and “Sour Crime Donuts" by Ginger Bolton kingsriverlife.com/08/30/yummy-... #cozymystery @vickidelany.bsky.social @gingerbolton.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #book 💙📚

Happy International Dog Day! I was in a waiting room today and got a funny look when I explained why I'd moved to a different seat. There were dogs on the TV, and I couldn't see them without craning my neck. Makes sense to me.

Stakes can be higher in mysteries when the characters are more vulnerable than most . . . Check out these recent mysteries by @ovidiayu.bsky.social, @gingerbolton.bsky.social, Amanda Flower, Lynn Cahoon, Uzma Jalaluddin, and E.J. Copperman

The 10th Deputy Donut Mystery, SOUR CRIME DONUTS, will be in stores on Tuesday, August 26. Meanwhile, I'm rushing to finish the 11th. Stay tuned . . .

Chocolate Walnut Potato Cake: #PotatoDay dyingforchocolate.blogspot.com/2025/08/choc...

❤️📚📚❤️ . #NationalBookLoversDay #BookSky

#giveaway A chance to win a copy of TEA WITH JAM & DREAD by @vickidelany.bsky.social! Plus check out the recipe for Sticky Toffee Pudding. See my review, the recipe, and enter the contest by 8/3/25. cinnamonsugarandalittlebitofmurder.com/sticky-toffe...

Check out the Author! Author! section for posts about mysteries connected with retail businesses, including my short description of my Deputy Donut Mysteries. SOUR CRIME DONUTS will be in stores August 26!

Always fun to open a new box! TEA WITH JAM AND DREAD, the 6th Tea by the Sea mystery from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social coming July 29. The gang is off to Yorkshire for plenty of tea and scones!

Need to preorder my upcoming book, SOUR CRIME DONUTS, launching August 26? From July 8-11, @barnesandnoble.com is offering B&N Rewards Members 25% off all preorders (35% off for premium members!) with the promo code PREORDER25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sour-crime... #BarnesAndNoble #BookSale

Do you need to preorder my upcoming book, SOUR CRIME DONUTS, launching August 26? From July 8-11, @barnesandnoble.com is offering B&N Rewards Members 25% off all preorders (35% off for premium members!) with the promo code PREORDER25! www.barnesandnoble.com/.../sour.../.... #BarnesAndNoble #BookSale

So . . . I'm pondering the next scene in my murder mystery. Police officers are on their way. And then, in the distance, I hear sirens, and I think, "Here they come." No. Those are actual sirens. Writing is always an adventure.