Tina Whittle offers ideas for gift-giving books

Author Tina Whittle is making a list and checking it twice...

Tina Whittle (far left) moderates panel at Left Coast Crime conference

I forgive Whittle for being Georgian (sorry, Tina. I couldn't resist), since she writes such wonderful mysteries. In her upcoming blog, she's taking some of the mystery out of giving books as gifts. Her Book Happy Blog Hop will provide a variety of suggestions for  books. Check them out for great ideas. While you're there, you can subscribe to her blog, too.

Don't forget Whittle's own Tai Randolph mysteries, "The Dangerous Edge of Things" and "Darker Than Any Shadow." And you'll find reviews of many great books in a number of genres right here!

And now a word from our sponsor, ME! My story, "Little Miss Sasquatch," begins on page 244 of "Not Your Mother's Book on Being a Stupid Kid." The book is available in both print and electronic form, and (IMHO) makes a great Christmas gift for anyone who enjoys hilarious adventures. I thought I was a stupid kid, but I'm discovering as I read that I'm not the only one out there! Somehow we all survived, so I guess stupidity isn't a terminal condition. Even better, the book is part of a riotous series of books on a number of subjects.

By the way, the publishers are looking for stories for other anthologies, so check out the topics and tell them your story!

'LIve Loved' by Max Lucado

"Love comes in a myriad of incarnations. We can love parents, siblings, children, extended family, friends, spouses, teammates or those with a similar interest. Author Max Lucado looks at the various forms of love in a series of short essays entitled “Live Loved.”

Each essay includes scripture references and prayer thoughts. Lucado lends his “over the back fence chat” style to a series of snapshots on love. His powerful images touch readers with the commonality of the situation. "

Read more here...

Book Review - ‘Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings’ by Margie Yee Webb

"Is there any animal that better demonstrates the concept of Zen enlightenment than a cat? They glide through the world, slightly aloof, as though in possession of a secret the no one else knows. Author Margie Yee Webb taps into this mystique in an elegant gift book based on photographs of Cat Mulan.

Cat Mulan entered Webb’s life in 2004 via the City of Sacramento Animal Care Services. Webb describes Cat Mulan’s present situation as the “pampered life of a spirited feline.” Even as she provides for her bewhiskered friend, Webb draws inspiration from her. The result, “Cat Mulan’s Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life,” offers smiles and wisdom through a combination of beautiful photos and sayings."

Click here for more about this delightful book.