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Sarah Ickes
Jan 102 min read
Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels Book Review
Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels is a fun animal version of the classic detective, featuring Catson and Inspector Bloodhound.
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Sarah Ickes
Dec 28, 20242 min read
Scooby-Doo! And Krypto Mysteries: The Haunted Dog Park Mystery Book Review
As a fan of Scooby-Doo and Krypto, I had to read this mash-up about a haunted dog park. Aimed at ages 5-6, this story is for any aged fan!
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Sarah Ickes
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Cozy Mystery Fete in Mechanicsburg
Had a blast in Mechanicsburg, PA at the Cozy Mystery Fete this past weekend. Thirteen authors, their books, and a room filled with readers!
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Sarah Ickes
Oct 7, 20242 min read
On Location...at Collingswood, NJ
Had an enjoyable trip to New Jersey this past weekend, including getting to chat with readers and fellow authors at Collingswood BookFest.
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Sarah Ickes
Sep 24, 20242 min read
A Tea-riffic Time at the PA Tea Fest 2024
Had a blast at the PA Tea Festival this year, alongside fellow authors Alex Erickson, Mindy Quigley, and Geri Krotow.
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Sarah Ickes
Jul 23, 20245 min read
My Top Mystery TV Show Recommendations
When the summer heat keeps you inside, mystery television shows are a great way to pass the time. Check out these six murder mystery shows.
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Sarah Ickes
May 29, 20241 min read
Chatting about Murial - in Conversation with Matty Dalrymple, The Indy Author
If you like podcasts on books and authors, then you will want to try Matty Dalrymple's channel, The Indy Author. Check out this episode!
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Sarah Ickes
May 20, 20243 min read
A Pie to Die For Book Review
I recently tried to read A Pie to Die For, which I found not to be to my tasting, and would give fair warning, if you don't like baking.
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Sarah Ickes
May 4, 20244 min read
Next Set of Little Libraries - Up to 10 of 50 for the Year!
On this next leg of my challenge, I have visited five more Little Free Libraries as part of my challenge of 50 for the year!
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Sarah Ickes
Apr 27, 20244 min read
Beginning my Journey of Visiting 50 Free Little Libraries this Year!
Having come up with the challenge of visiting 50 Little Libraries this year, check out which one I visited first!
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Sarah Ickes
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Day of the Book Festival in Maryland
This past weekend, I was able to attend Kensington's Day of the Book Festival in Maryland. See what was the highlight of my day...
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Sarah Ickes
Mar 5, 20242 min read
The Silver Arrow Book Review
If you like magic, trains, animals, and adventurous stories geared toward middle school students, then The Silver Arrow is for you.
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Sarah Ickes
Jan 28, 20242 min read
The Lost Library Book Review
Looking for a great read that has whimsical elements, kids investigating a mystery, paranormal roommates, and an orange cat?
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Sarah Ickes
Jan 5, 202411 min read
The Silent Witness - A Short Story
Do you like mystery short stories? Then check out mine about a mute witness and a murder that happened on the twelfth day of Christmas.
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Sarah Ickes
Nov 12, 20232 min read
Dead and Gondola Book Review
If you are in the mood for a slower pace read, that speaks of snow and hot chocolate, Dead and Gondola is your next read!
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Sarah Ickes
Nov 9, 20236 min read
Spooky Wreath - Craft Room Secrets
Take a look at this fun and glow-in-the-dark spooky wreath I created for Halloween! With purple lights, with ghosts and tombstones...
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Sarah Ickes
Oct 23, 20235 min read
Fun in Fall - Apple Festival
If you like to learn about history, Little Buffalo State Park is the place to visit.
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Sarah Ickes
Oct 17, 20234 min read
Cozy Mystery Fete 2023
When you want to go to a mystery author event that is done well - Mechanicsburg Mystery Bookshop is the place to go!
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Sarah Ickes
Aug 16, 20233 min read
Murder As You Like It Mystery Conference 2023
My first time being an author on a panel was at this year's Murder As You Like It mystery conference.
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Sarah Ickes
Jun 12, 20233 min read
Sign Up for My Monthly Newsletter!
So...we all know that email inboxes are one of the things that gets cluttered up with junk and we end up trashing a lot of them anyways...
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Sarah Ickes
May 26, 20232 min read
Better Gnomes and Gardens Book Review
Like cozy mysteries, garden gnomes, werewolves and more? Check out my review on Better Gnomes and Gardens to see if its the read for you.
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Sarah Ickes
Apr 28, 20234 min read
Celebrating Gardening, in Miniature Fashion
We have come here together this month, in order to celebrate the honorable art of gardening, miniature sized. In this blog post, I have a...
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Sarah Ickes
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Looking Back at Malice Domestic 2022
Looking back at last year's Malice Domestic 34 and how much I am excited for this year's! It was a great weekend of meeting authors and...
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Sarah Ickes
Mar 20, 20234 min read
An Introduction into Handmade Cards
Being as how this month of March is National Crafting Month, I wanted to post about something that dealt with paper, glue, sayings, and...
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