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Leslie Karst

Riding Out Your Thoughts

I’m guessing it’s a pretty safe bet that most everyone’s routines have been disturbed since the middle of March. Which is not a good thing, since we humans thrive on routine. And when our lives are disrupted and we can no longer do the things we’ve been accustomed to, it can be hard on one’s mental health. For me, as I wrote about earlier, what … Continue reading Riding Out Your Thoughts

Unknown's avatarLeslie KarstAugust 10, 2020January 31, 202141 Comments
Leslie Karst

Cycle-logical Health

I have no problem with people knowing how old I am (62). I’m actually quite content being a woman of  “a certain age,” as the French like to say. After all, the longer you’ve lived, the more you’ve experienced and learned in life. As a result, us older folks tend to see things in more nuanced shades of gray, rather than as simply black or … Continue reading Cycle-logical Health

Unknown's avatarLeslie KarstMay 13, 2019January 24, 202030 Comments

Mystery writers with a killer sense of humor. New posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!

Reformed performer. Lover of wine, hater of sunshine. Canine enthusiast. Author of the Cajun Country Mysteries, the Catering Hall Mysteries (as Maria DiRico), the Vintage Cookbook Mysteries, and the Golden Motel Mysteries.
Unapologetic Christie fan. Oxford comma supporter. Enjoys matcha hot—or on the rocks. Author of the Sassy Cat Mysteries, the Winston Wong Mysteries, the L.A. Night Market Mysteries, and the Magical Fortune Cookie Mysteries.
Crime drama addict. Can't do a Scottish accent. Known accomplice is a polydactyl tuxedo cat. Author of the Destination Wedding mysteries.
Writer on work release. Stalked Miss Marple. Informant for grammar police. Author of the Liv & Di in Dixie Mysteries and the Café Cinema Mysteries.
Ex-lawyer. Avowed cream hound. Wields a wickedly sharp chef’s knife. Author of the Orchid Isle Mysteries, the Sally Solari Culinary Mysteries, and Justice is Served.
Brazenly bookish. Armed with a pen. Last seen plotting between classes. Author of the Lila Maclean Academic Mysteries and the Starlit Bookshop Mysteries.
Editor on the lam. Locked Nancy Drew in a closet. Repeat typo offender. Author of the Ladies Smythe & Westin Mysteries and the Irish Bed & Breakfast Mysteries.
Coffeeholic--is that a thing? Punctuation saves lives. Family forever! Author of Peach Coast Library Mysteries and the Crime Sisters trilogy.

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