Saturday, December 28, 2024

In the Crosshairs Makes Short List at Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Awards!

 


"The Mystery & Mayhem Book Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works in the genre of Light-Hearted and Cozy Mysteries. The M&M Awards is a genre division of Chanticleer International Book Awards and Novel Competitions."





In the Crosshairs: the Body on Leffis Key has moved forward from the 2024 M&M Long List to the 2024 M&M Book Awards SHORT LIST. It is now in competition for 2024 M&M Semi-Finalists. Finalists will be chosen from the Semi-Finalists and recognized at the Chanticleer Authors Conference, CAC25."

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Some Zelda Poems for Your Reading Pleasure

 

AD PRINCESS

 

Commercials—

Zelda was in one once

She played the sofa

No lines

But it was considered definitive

For a sofa portrayal.

 

She rested on her laurels.


FLEDGLING

 

The trapeze

Was high overhead

Zelda looked at me

Challenging.

I took the rope

In both hands

Ready to fly.

 

Zelda?

Why me?

You, who carried me over so many cliffs

Joyously

Beckoning

Why do you sit on the ground?

Why do you make me fly for you?

Because it’s time.


THE DOLDRUMS

If only

So here we are at the end

Again.

Uphill so much of the time

 

I remember so joyously the downhill slides

Whooshing, arms upraised, feet in the air, mouth wide

Squealing

Knowing you’ll be safe but loving the instant where

You’re not sure

Loving the moment at the top of the cliff

When the world is spread out like peanut butter on toast

For you and only you

To taste

 

And now

We’ve come to the bottom

The end

Clouds and light and rainbows and lightning

Have moved out of the area.

Sails luff; wind dies; the doldrums.

It is over.

 

If only.

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Interviewed by the fabulous Uvi!

 


The fabulous Uvi Poznansky has interviewed me on her blog. She has some unusual and interesting questions about my favorite part of writing a book and why I love chapter quotes. See it here, and please comment! #Uviart #MSSpencerInterviews #wrpbks #cozymystery #DCthrillers #thrillers #newrelease https://uviart.blogspot.com/p/interviews.html

Thursday, August 22, 2024

In the Crosshairs at Long & Short Reviews Anniversary Bash!


Long & Short Reviews are holding their 17th anniversary party this week! Lots of authors; lots of prizes—including at least TWO $100 Amazon/BN gift cards. Today my latest mystery In the Crosshairs: the Body on Leffis Key is featured. All you have to do is read about my book, answer a question on Rafflecopter, and Eureka! You’re entered to win.

http://www.longandshortreviews.com/guest-blogs/lasr-anniversary-scavenger-hunt-in-the-crosshairs-the-body-on-leffis-key-by-m-s-spencer/