Tato autorka se vždy považovala za spisovatelku, přestože studovala výtvarné umění. Její literární cesta zahrnuje psaní zpráv, sloupků, tiskových zpráv, biografií a návrhů pro televizní projekty. Zkušenosti s psaním krátkých literárních forem obohatily její tvorbu a objevily se v různých publikacích. Její vášeň pro háčkování se promítla do románů, kde zkoumá témata spojená s tímto řemeslem, čímž dodává svým příběhům jedinečný a osobní rozměr.
When Veronica Blackstone is asked to write the copy for The Friends of Hyde Park's annual garden tour, she never expected to get involved in a violent death. But that's exactly what happens when author, Landon Donte, is found dead in a suspected suicide during a dinner to highlight the tour. But Veronica can sniff out murder and soon on the case!
Set against the backdrop of a yarn retreat, Casey Feldstein's weekend takes a dark turn when a planned murder mystery game becomes a real homicide. Tasked with orchestrating the event, Casey finds herself juggling her guests' enthusiasm for sleuthing with the police investigation. As suspicions arise among the retreat participants, Casey must navigate through deception and hidden identities to solve the crime before the weekend ends. The book also features a knitting project and tasty recipes, blending cozy elements with suspense.
Maeve Winslow hires Veronica Blackstone to help write her memoirs. Maeve is the wife of a famous artist, and claims there's a surprise at the conclusion of the book that may be about his work. Before Maeve can reveal the truth to anyone, she's found dead. Can Veronica unravel the clues hidden within the memoir to discover who the killer is?
Molly Pink and the Tarzana Hookers must unwind a fiendish skein in national bestselling author Betty Hechtman's fourteenth Crochet mystery.These are the dog days of August, but you won't catch the Tarzana Hookers crochet club napping. While Molly Pink knits together an idea for a new project, Miami Wilson busily converts a house she inherited into a rental property. But Miami is left shorthanded when Sloan Renner, the woman helping her clean out the house ends up dead under a pile of smelly seafood.A large drone had flown over the property discarding mollusk shells all over the backyard. Was it an accident? An ill-fated prank by neighbors up in arms about a rental house in their cul-de-sac? Witnesses clam up when Molly's ex, homicide detective Barry Greenberg, tries to get information, but he thinks Molly may be able to get them to open up to her.When Molly learns about Sloan's seafood allergy, she suspects that the woman's death was no accident. Can she bait the hook to catch the culprit, or will the killer keep raising shell?
Tony Richards hires Veronica Blackstone to write love letters for him, despite seemingly not needing her help. After he's found dead, the police reveal his name was Ted Roberts and believe he was killed during a robbery gone wrong. Veronica isn't convinced. Why did he lie about his name? Who were the letters for? Veronica's determined to find out.
Reconnecting with old college friends on social media, Casey Feldstein gets roped into hosting a knitting retreat for the group. Tangled up in worries over how they'll judge her unconventional life and the rustic atmosphere at Vista Del Mar, she watches in dismay as the women arrive and their old personalities-- and old grudges-- surface. When one of the women is found dead, everyone at the retreat is a suspect-- and it seems everyone may have had a motive for the murder.
"Veronica Blackstone is a writer for hire. Be it love letters, biographies, resumes or wedding vows, Veronica has you covered. Her latest assignment is writing a celebration of life book for the funeral of one-time client Rachel Ross who tragically died one year after her wedding. While researching Rachel's life, Veronica finds the information surrounding the circumstances of her death to be shrouded in mystery. No one quite knows what happened and her prominent family are more concerned with their image than the truth. Was Rachel's life as perfect as it seemed or was there something dark going on? Was her fall an accident, deliberate or something else? In celebrating the life of Rachel, Veronica is determined to get to the bottom of her death."-- Back cover
Betty Hechtman knits up murder and mayhem in the latest in the national bestselling Yarn Retreat Mystery series. Casey Feldstein has her hands full with preparations at the Vista Del Mar hotel on the scenic Monterey Peninsula as another yarn retreat begins. The retreaters will be thrown for a loop this time, learning the trendy art of arm knitting and finger crocheting. But not everyone is enthusiastic about trying something new, and Casey is forced to come up with an alternative craft for her less adventurous pupils. Things go from worst to worsted when a travel writer from a neighboring retreat group is found dead in his room among a sea of feathers. When one of the owners of Vista Del Mar pleads for help, Casey gets hooked into the case and must unravel a delicate skein of secrets to catch a killer. INCLUDES KNITTING PATTERNS AND A RECIPE!
Set against the backdrop of a small town, the story intertwines the worlds of knitting bees and beauty pageants, creating a unique blend of charm and suspense. As the characters navigate the complexities of competition and community, a deadly mystery unfolds, challenging their relationships and skills. With a mix of humor and intrigue, the narrative explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the unexpected consequences of ambition.
Casey Feldstein, a dessert chef, uncovers her knack for knitting alongside her talent for sleuthing in this latest installment of the Yarn Retreat Mystery series. As she navigates the complexities of both crafts, she becomes embroiled in a murder investigation, blending culinary skills with her newfound passion for knitting to unravel the mystery.