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I went Cozy Mystery Crazy

3/18/2020

I read books instead of watching the news.

For the months of December and January, maybe a little into February, I read one cozy mystery story after the other. Mainly I focused on stories by Amanda M. Lee. I love the dialogue heavy stories of familial craziness.

With COVID-19 quarantines on the rise, I figured some one out there might be in need of a list of books to keep them sane.

If you need a book to read, check out my list below. All links are Amazon Associate based meaning I get $ from Amazon IF you buy.

Reaper Cozy Mysteries

Witch Cozy Mysteries

Death Gate Cozy Mysteries

Now those above are to Amazon search pages. Here are the direct links to the first books in each of those series.
Do not get freaked out by the Death Gate covers -- they are series UGLY and kind of scary -- the books are funny.

My favorite Amazon pages to see them listed as part of a series:

Aisling Grimlock Reaper Series: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074C2VKGY?tag=tamrut-20
Death Gate Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5VY8KR?tag=tamrut-20
Wicked Witches of the Midwest Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJ6YD5J?tag=tamrut-20

What are you reading while you avoid the news?

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New Series by Tessa Frank

3/11/2020

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My romance pen name, Tessa Frank, is launching a new series of shorter length romances. Each story features a new couple reuniting at their 10th high school reunion.

Notes on the series:
Shorter length romances designed for the reader with limited time.
Each story is told in alternating his/her perspectives. Heated moments of intimacy are implied but occur off the page.
No foul language, plenty of snark with some silly humor.

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Up-cycle Toddler Clothes to AG Doll Outfits

3/4/2020

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I recently discovered a box of my eldest's old toddler clothing. My youngest has already outgrown them. Oops. I decided there were 2 options:

Donate or Upcycle

Most items were donated. A few had patterns small enough to look good on an 18 inch doll. Those items got cut up and sewn into new outfits for my daughters’ dolls.

I, once again, used the patterns I traced out of this book as the basis for the doll clothes.

My biggest tips:
1. Cut the sleeves out on the shirt side. Remove the shoulder seam with a seam ripper. Completely open the sleeve by cutting along the seam and lay flat. This leaves the largest area to cut doll sleeves from.
2. If possible, use the existing hem on pants for doll leggings. It’s faster and cleaner looking.

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