per·se·ver·ance noun \ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-ən(t)s\ First known use: 14th century :The quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something…
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This week I am pleased to introduce you to Lucy Burdette, author of twelve mysteries, eight written as Roberta Isleib.…
“Everybody, sooner or later,” said Robert Louis Stevenson, “sits down to a banquet of consequences.” Wonderful quote. I’ve used it…
This week I have the privilege of introducing you to award-winning mystery writer G. M. MALLIET, whose books,…
This week I have the pleasure of introducing you to a wonderful mystery writer, Amanda Flower (yes, that’s her…
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