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Latest Reads - Bodies and Battlements (Elizabeth Penney)
Are you in the market for a cozy mystery that not only has the charm of a medieval castle in England, but also contains ghostly fun and cute pets? Check out my review of Elizabeth Penney's Bodies and Battlements.
Sherry Ickes
Aug 111 min read
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This Summer, July 2025
Looking for some interesting things to do doing your summer? While camping may be a staple for July, have you ever attended a craft fair in the woods and a movie with a live orchestra?
Sherry Ickes
Aug 73 min read
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J.T. Kunkel is…On the Writing Block!
This next author, J. T. Kunkel, has a series that is set along Point Pleasant Beach, and we talk about the second installment...On the Writing Block. Now, if you are a fan of his works, then you're in luck! More is coming out this year, AND we have the first chapter of Under the Surface available for you to read.
Sherry Ickes
Aug 52 min read
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Katie Oliver is…On the Writing Block!
Jane Austen is one of those authors who stands the test of time, and having a cozy mystery series inspired by her is just one of those examples. Check out Katie Oliver's A Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery series through the interview she gave On the Writing Block with Sheryl.
Sherry Ickes
Jul 224 min read
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Latest Reads - Targets West (Scott McCrea)
Stepping outside my book comfort zone is not the easiest thing for me to do. But Targets West by Scott McCrea is like a movie in the making
Sherry Ickes
Jul 152 min read
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Tj O’Connor is…On the Writing Block!
If you are looking for an author who writes spy novels with action and thriller elements, than you might want to check out Tj O'Connor's latest release, The Whisper Legacy. Oh, and did I happen to mention that he also pens a paranormal cozy mystery series as well?
Sherry Ickes
Jul 86 min read
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Geri Krotow is…On the Writing Block!
With the weather warming up, it's the perfect time for me to introduce an author with a summer-themed mystery made for a great vacation read! Check out A Mid-Summer's Murder by Geri Krotow as she visits me On the Writing Block with Sheryl.
Sherry Ickes
Jun 173 min read
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Jennifer J. Chow is…On the Writing Block!
Are you into bubble tea, fortune cookies, and cozy mysteries? Then Jennifer J. Chow's books might just be for you! Check out the interview I did with her on the latest installment in her Magical Fortune Cookie Mysteries, called Star-Crossed Egg Tarts.
Sherry Ickes
Jun 33 min read
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Had a Blast at iScream for Mysteries!
I had a fun time in Mechanicsburg, PA last month, as I was able to take part in this year's iScream for Mysteries! To see what happened at this event, hosted by the Mechanicsburg Mystery Bookshop, check out my blog post for pictures and details.
Sherry Ickes
Jun 23 min read
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Heather Weidner is…Back On the Writing Block!
If you missed fellow Cozy Mystery Author Heather Weidner from last year on my blog, then you're in luck! Heather's back with the first in her new mystery series, Murder Strikes A Chord, AND a new installment in her Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mystery series.
Sherry Ickes
May 203 min read
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Dori Hammer is…On the Writing Block!
If you are into Gettysburg, and fun adventures, then you might want to look into Dori Hammer's book, Lost and Found from Underground.
Sherry Ickes
May 64 min read
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Christina Hamlett is…On the Writing Block!
Do you like British Mysteries and learning about the authors behind their novels? Take a peek at Christina Hamlett's books, like A Little Larceny in Lynmouth, and learn about her unique connection to television's beloved amateur sleuth, Jessica Fletcher.
Sherry Ickes
Apr 224 min read
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Florence Wetzel is…On the Writing Block!
I had a great time chatting with multi-genre author Florence Wetzel about her latest book, Dashiki: A Cozy Mystery.
Sherry Ickes
Apr 84 min read
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Susan Kimmel Wright is...On the Writing Block!
As a fellow PA author, I had a great time chatting with cozy mystery author Susan Kimmel Wright about Mabel and the Unholy Night.
Sherry Ickes
Mar 43 min read
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Lynn Slaughter is...On the Writing Block!
Check out Deadly Setup by Lynn Slaughter, as she chats with me On the Writing Block. Free sample included!
Sherry Ickes
Feb 183 min read
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Cursive Writing is Essential for our Society
Wondering what happened to cursive writing? Think its outdated? Check out why I believe it to be an essential skill for our society.
Sherry Ickes
Feb 123 min read
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Kathleen Kalb is...On the Writing Block!
Join me in welcoming author Kathleen Kalb as my latest guest, On the Writing Block! And get a taste of her novel, Live, Local and Long Dead.
Sherry Ickes
Feb 43 min read
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Roberta Fernandez is...On the Writing Block!
Join with me and Roberta Fernandez as she chats about her book, A Knock on the Door and writing, On the Writing Block. Free chapter added.
Sherry Ickes
Jan 224 min read
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Sarah Ickes is...On the Writing Block!
Today, I'm excited to introduce another author to The Writing Block with Sheryl. Sarah Ickes's latest release is a Christmas cozy mystery.
Sherry Ickes
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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Latest Reads - The Serpent's Star (Sarah Ickes)
A fast-paced mystery filled with action, twists, and even an explosion and gunfight, The Serpent's Star doesn't disappoint.
Sherry Ickes
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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