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December 9, 2025

Character Post by Charlie Blaylock from Whine and Dine

Charlie Blaylock has attitude to spare. She shares her thoughts on Andy, her clients, and the events from the cozy mystery, Whine and Dine.

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Published on December 09, 2025 09:10

Character Post by Andy Shirley from Whine and Dine

Protagonist and amateur sleuth, Andy Shirley, discusses his fictional life and events surrounding the cozy mystery novel, Whine and Dine.

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Published on December 09, 2025 09:00

Character Interview with Fifi from Whine and Dine

When it comes to celebrity interviews, few subjects possess the flair and sheer self-regard of Fifi—Andy Shirley’s late wife’s toy poodle. Below is the transcript of our conversation. Marc: Let’s start simple, Fifi. How would you describe yourself? Fifi: Mademoiselle Fifi, if you please. I am a refined, intelligent, and devastatingly adorable petite canine. Some […]

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Published on December 09, 2025 08:44

May 14, 2024

Interview with author, Marc Jedel

I was supposed to write a guest post for a blog, but somehow interviewing myself seemed easier. Why? Perhaps it’s because my writing often feels like I’m having a conversation inside my head with different imaginary characters.

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Published on May 14, 2024 11:45

May 8, 2024

Character Interview with Mrs. Quarles (School Secretary or, gasp, Principal)

An interview with Mrs. Quarles, school secretary. She hasn't been a big fan of Marty Golden's. See if anything's changed in light of recent events.

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Published on May 08, 2024 13:21

February 19, 2024

Guest Post by Charlie Blaylock

Charlie Blaylock hates to be considered Andy Shirley's sidekick, but that's the role she served in Rivers and Creeks. Just don't tell her.

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Published on February 19, 2024 10:59

February 12, 2024

Guest Post by Andy Shirley

As a former copy editor, Andy is thankful that the author used a competent one to turn Andy's story into something decent. But he's not happy that the author is planning sequels because he doesn't like the thought of people getting killed.

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Published on February 12, 2024 12:21

December 22, 2022

My Favorite Funny Pics of 2022

My favorite funny pictures taken in 2022 that made me laugh, with my interpretations as captions. Happy Holidays!

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Published on December 22, 2022 11:22

August 11, 2022

Guest Post by Kelsey Wheeler

Ignore Elizabeth Trout. Good advice for when she starts spouting off crazy ideas. Kelsey Wheeler, her best friend and English teacher, has the full scoop here.

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Published on August 11, 2022 08:23

August 10, 2022

Guest Post by Elizabeth Trout

Don’t go running around with your head cut off, it’s just a quick guest post by one of the main protagonists, Elizabeth Trout, in Hook, Line and Sinker: An Ozarks Lake Mystery (#3)

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Published on August 10, 2022 11:10