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We Solve Murders

Richard Osman was a well-known British television presenter who few in the United States had heard of when his debut novel in The...

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Emergency Book Response

I'm so proud to be part of the wonderful organization International Thriller Writers. Our leadership put out a call to members to help...

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Ranchlands - From The Land for The Land

Now that Yellowstone has turned the horses out to pasture, many fans are grieving the loss of their weekly dose of modern ranching life....

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The Dead Years

One of the best series debuts I read this year is The Dead Years by Jeffrey B. Burton. I’m a big fan of his Mace Reid K-9 mysteries, so...

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Shake it Up — Cocktails Inspired by the Music of Taylor Swift

Calling all (adult) Swifties! The definitive cocktail book inspired by the songs of the powerhouse princess of pop has made its debut....

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles

As a die-hard Agatha Christie fan, I was intrigued by the approach to retelling her famous novel—for children. The Mysterious Affair at...

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The Hunter

The Hunter by Tana French ranks among the best books I have read this year. The second installment in French’s Cal Hooper series is just...

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Murder at The Elms

I enjoy discovering new mystery series to recommend. Cozy series are the book world’s way of telling us that a host of characters out...

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In My Dallas Kitchen

Creamy Blackened Seafood Pasta

Texas Gulf shrimp and scallops are the perfect seafood for this spicy pasta dish. With 367 miles of coastline, it’s no surprise that...

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Haute Lunch

T he bombshell announcement that the Downtown Dallas flagship store of Neiman Marcus would close shocked and angered many. Even the...

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Banana Nut Bread With Chocolate Chips and Coconut

Banana bread is a home-made standard and the bread recipe most searched for on the Internet. Thanks to its simplicity, this basically...

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Classic Southern Pecan Pie

Classic Southern Pecan Pie With its sweet, honey-gold filling and roasted nuts, pecan pie is a long-standing favorite of Sunday dinners...

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Toffee Berry Crisps

My husband loves crunchy cookies, and these buttery treats are a texture and flavor powerhouse. The oats and toffee provide a nutty-like...

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Cherry Squares Coffee Cake

The holiday season is the perfect time to meet with family, friends, and neighbors to catch up over morning or afternoon coffee. And that...

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Chicken Pot Pie

As chilly weather settles in, so does our craving for old-fashioned favorite dishes. Chicken pot pie ranks among the best and most...

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Artichoke Bites

I’m always looking for new appetizers, and this recipe for Artichoke Bites is a new favorite. It’s a showstopper: hearty, flavorful,...

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Carolyn Tillery

Lover of Mysteries, Writing, Cooking, and Dogs

I’ve been passionate about reading mysteries and writing since I held my first Nancy Drew novel. I became a reporter while I was in college and my entire career has involved journalism. My home is filled with books and dog toys, and there’s almost always something coming out of the oven.

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“Do not open your heart to evil… If you do–evil will come…”

– Agatha Christie