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Words by Webb is a blog about writing, reading, baking and plants - with a little bit of who knows what thrown in for fun.
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For the Love (of Writing) a Romance Novel
Today I'm excited to have a visit from Eva Shaw, a best-selling author and ghostwriter with more than 100 books published, from novels to self-help books to memoirs to charming gift books including her latest, Jane Won't Quit. Additionally, she’s written thousands of articles, essays and short stories. Eva is giving us a peek into the writing of romance novel with today's guest post. Keep scrolling for info about her latest book and a giveaway. For the Love (of Writing) a Ro
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5 days ago4 min read


Agatha Christie, She Saved
If like me, you love a good sale as well as a good mystery, today is your day! Agatha Christie, She Watched, a review guide to all the movies and TV programs based on works by Christie, is on sale until May 15 for just $2.99 for the Kindle version. This is an amazing price for a book that is [pause to check my print copy]....427 pages long! Check out some sample pages HERE and my review HERE. If you've every debated who the best Miss Marple was or why a Christie movie isn't h
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May 11 min read


Review of Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief
I interviewed author Sheila Sharpe last week and got a peek behind the scenes of Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief . You can check it out HERE . More about Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief is a riveting, wildly entertaining, complex, and adrenaline-fueled art crime novel that is as intriguing as it is satisfying. Nick McCoy wants out of the art forgery business but not until he exacts revenge on the man who murdered his family years ago. Kate O'Dade, Mc
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Apr 163 min read


Review of Agatha Christie, She Watched
Author Teresa Peschel's bio mentions that she lives in the Sweetest Place On Earth. I know where that is! Do you? Tell us where the Sweetest Place on Earth is in the comments section. More about Agatha Christie, She Watched: One Woman's Plot to Watch 201 Christie Adaptations Without Murdering the Director, Screenwriter, Cast, or Her Husband Care to match wits with Hercule Poirot? Share tea and gossip with Miss Marple? Chase spies with Tommy and Tuppence? "Agatha Christie, She
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Apr 153 min read


Interview with Sheila Sharpe
Today is a chance to meet author Sheila Sharpe and next week, a giveaway and a review of the first book in her Kate O'Dade Art Crime series: Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief . If you just can't wait until next week's review here's a special treat for you - an excerpt from Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief to tide you over. Check it out HERE . Jodi: Your website feels like the story of two women. One is the experienced therapist who writes non-fiction for those interested in overcom
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Apr 93 min read


Agatha Christie on Sale
Ever wish someone would watch every Agatha Christie adaptation and report back? Teresa Peschel did exactly that! Agatha Christie, She Watched is on Kindle sale for 99¢ from April 6–12 . One woman’s project to watch and write about 201 Christie adaptations , with insights, opinions, and plenty of love for classic mystery. Get the deal here: https://pictbooks.tours/OQ2lsUeE It's a Happy Birthday deal since the book was released on April 7, 2023. Come back next week on April
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Apr 71 min read


Interview of Ruth Knafo Setton
Earlier this week I reviewed Zigzag Girl . Who could say no to that intriguing title? Check out my review HERE and get to know the author, Ruth Knafo Setton today. Jodi: Have you found any uniting themes or traits in all of your books? Ruth: Three things unite everything I write: passion, wonder, and mystery. I'm drawn to the dance of desire between two people, especially when it's forbidden or dangerous—I don't like to play it safe. My characters search for magic in the re
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Mar 133 min read


Review of The Zig Zag Girl
I couldn't resist the title Zigzag Girl. Learn more about the book today and more about what exactly "zigzag girl" means in the interview of author Ruth Knafo Setton in the interview on Thursday. Plus a giveaway! Now, back to the review. More About Zigzag Girl Zigzag Girl, by Ruth Knafo Setton, is a twisty contemporary mystery with a touch of magic, set in Atlantic City and the eerie New Jersey Pine Barrens. Lucy Moon, a brilliant young magician with a mysterious past, work
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Mar 102 min read


Review of Winter's Season
Happy Release Day! Author R.J. Koreto latest book Winter's Season is being released today. Where's the cake, the balloons, the confetti? If this book sounds good to you don't forget to check out the other series he has written. Like me, R.J. is a history lover with series revolving around Historic Homes, Alice Roosevelt and Lady Frances Ffolkes. More About Winter's Season In 1817 London, Before the Police, There Was Captain Winter. London, 1817. A city teeming with life, ye
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Feb 173 min read


Interview with Walter Horsting
Walter Horsting, author of Mild Mannered Men is back to tell us how his fascinating life became scenes in his novel. Check out my...
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Sep 12, 20254 min read


Review of Bye Bye Blackbird
Today I'm reading Book 2 in the Golden Age of Hollywood mystery series Bye Bye Blackbird . It may be the second in the series but I...
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Feb 20, 20253 min read


Interview with Jennifer Sadera
Anticipating a review of her book next week, I had the pleasure of interviewing author Jennifer Sadera. Don't forget to stop by next...
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Nov 14, 20243 min read


Review of A Scandal in Mayfair
You might remember that I interviewed author Katharine Schellman last week HERE . I liked her Lily Adler mystery series so much that it's...
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Sep 10, 20243 min read


Interview with Katharine Schellman
Anticipating a review of her latest Lily Adler book next week, I had the pleasure of interviewing mystery author Katharine Schellman ....
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Sep 5, 20243 min read
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