Authorpreneur Dashboard – Linda Gordon Hengerer
Dying for a Cuppa: Collected Cozy Mysteries (Beach Tea Shop Mysteries, #1)
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Linda Gordon Hengerer combines her cooking talents and her love of crafts in Dying for Holiday Tea. Although the town is fictional, much of the lore within is fact. Pour yourself a cuppa and settle into a cozy read at the Beach Tea Shop. Love is part of life and death in Dying for Valentine’s Tea, featuring the Powell sisters from the Beach Tea Shop. The wonderful food cooked up by Alex, Dani, and Chelsea will make your mouth water, while you share their concern for a dear friend whose romance with Mr. Right seems to be All Wrong. In Dying for Graduation Tea, the Powell sisters can always be counted on in a pinch. Is that why someone has framed them for murder? Chelsea Powell and her sisters are providing treats for Citrus Beach High School’s Freshman Orientation. Can they solve the murder of the beloved softball coach before secrets are revealed and someone else dies, in Dying for School Tea? Bonus: Recipes for fragrant Gingerbread, decadent Black Forest Trifle, Tea Time S’mores, and Spiced Peach Pastries follow each story. If you’re feeling crafty, instructions are included to make Candy Cane Reindeer, Candy Cane Peppermint Hearts, a Peppermint Tray, and a Tiered Serving Stand.
Book Bubbles from Dying for a Cuppa: Collected Cozy Mysteries (Beach Tea Shop Mysteries, #1)
Gingerbread Memories
My family spent summers in Maine visiting my great-grandparents. One of my great-grandmother's friends was Kaye Housel, who was a silhouette artist. She created art using light, a pair of scissors, and black paper. In a few minutes she would cut out a side view of her subject, and then glue it to a 5"x7" white paper. My sisters and I each had out silhouette portraits done. She also baked amazing gingerbread. I still remember the fragrant smell of just-baked gingerbread as we opened to door to visit her. I've loved gingerbread ever since, and created my own recipe over time. In a pinch the box mix from Dromedary would do, but during the holidays I love baking gingerbread cupcakes to send to family and friends.
