3-2-1 Truly! Part Three: It’s here!
June 30, 2020
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Really Truly is finally here! ::happy feet dance:: ::confetti:: ::kazoos:: Twist my arm and I’ll read you the first chapter. . . .
3-2-1 Truly! Part Two: Beginnings
June 29, 2020
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The countdown to Really Truly, my third Pumpkin Falls mystery, continues today with a peek at how the series came about. It’s a bit of a tale, so buckle up. . . . Absolutely Truly, the first book in the series, sprang to life because of a happy convergence of several factors: A long-cherished desire
3-2-1 Truly!
June 28, 2020
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Or should I say, 3-2-1 REALLY TRULY? My next Pumpkin Falls mystery is due to hit bookstores in three days, and I think some festivities are in order! How about we start with a conversation between me and my main character, Truly Lovejoy, to kick things off? The two of us talked on Zoom –
Writer’s magic, unexpected left turns, and my new friend Esther
September 15, 2018
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It happens every single time I write a book—writer’s magic.
Catching up
September 6, 2018
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My favorite spots for decaf mochas, my current motivator of choice.
Little Women on PBS!
April 13, 2018
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Do you all have your calendars marked? If not, hop to it! Coming Sunday May 13th to a TV near you…
Fan mail Friday
July 20, 2017
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The connection between reader and writer is a special one, isn’t it? I ponder it often. In a way, reading a book is a long conversation between the writer and the reader — at least I like to think of it that way.
Yours Truly is here!
May 1, 2017
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Actually, it’s been here for a while… but we still need to celebrate, right? How does a giveaway sound? Good? OK, then, let’s do it! I have two copies of YOURS TRULY to give away. It’s the second in my Pumpkin Falls mystery series featuring middle school private eye Truly Lovejoy and her family. This time
Behind the scenes with Shannon McManus … and a giveaway!
January 10, 2017
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You all thought I’d forgotten about Becca, didn’t you? Not a chance. This brings to a close my blog interviews with the five amazingly talented voice actors behind the audio versions of the Mother-Daughter Book Club series (brought to you by Ideal Audiobooks — three cheers for Ideal!). You’ve heard from Emma (Amy Rubinate), Jess (Cris Dukehart), Cassidy (Kate Rudd), and
The countdown begins…
January 3, 2017
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… just 28 more days until it’s time to head back to Pumpkin Falls again! That’s right, there’s another rollicking mystery on the horizon featuring middle-school sleuth Truly Lovejoy! The book is available now for pre-order from your favorite bookseller — and keep an eye on this blog, as there will be giveaways to celebrate as publication day