Cynthia Kuhn

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“I have never started a poem whose end I knew. Writing a poem is discovering.” ~ Robert Frost

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75% OFF In the Event of Murder It’s the star-studded event of the season in Silvercrest, Colorado—but some of the guests might not make it to the last dance alive in the second charming installment of the Starlit Booksh...

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“I think the hardest thing about writing is writing.” ~ Nora Ephron

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A Visit with Jason Powell Cynthia here–at Left Coast Crime, I had the great fortune to meet the wonderful Jason Powell, who kindly agreed to visit us and answer some questions about his book No Man’s Ghost, which is o…

Author Jason Powell visits the blog today! #NoMan'sGhost @chicksonthecase.bsky.social @daturabooks.bsky.social chicksonthecase.com/2025/06/02/a...

Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations! So exciting.

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“If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” ~ Margaret Atwood

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I don't know who needs to hear this, but yes, you do deserve a bookshelf with a rolling ladder.

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“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” ~ Stephen King

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I love my echo chamber where everyone values the humanity of other people and enjoys the arts.

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“You can’t save up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou

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Things I wish for you:
That you always feel safe and warm, and that someday you'll be gifted the deed to a crumbling seaside castle filled with chatty ghosts, indifferent cats, and secret libraries within libraries.

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“Starting a novel is opening a door on a misty landscape; you can see very little but you can smell the earth and feel the wind blowing.” ~ Iris Murdoch

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Happy Book Birthday to "Waters of Destruction"! @LeslieKarst   Happy book birthday to Leslie Karst—for today her second Orchid Isle Mystery, Waters of Destruction, spouts into the world! Here’s the synopsis: After a vacation of a lifetime in Hilo, Hawai‘i, retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen have decided to move permanently to the beautiful – if storm-prone – Big Island. The couple are having fun furnishing

Happy Book Birthday to "Waters of Destruction"! @LeslieKarst:  

Happy book birthday to Leslie
Karst—for today her second Orchid Isle Mystery, Waters
of Destruction, spouts into the world! Here’s
the synopsis:

After a vacation of a lifetime in Hilo, Hawai‘i, retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her…

Happy book birthday, dear Leslie!! ❤️

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“There is no perfect time to write. There's only now.” ~ Barbara Kingsolver

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All the hugs, Wendall. ❤️

Yay! Welcome, James!

Guest Chick: Vicki Delany Hi all, Ellen here. Canadian author Vicki Delany is a revered cozy author who I am blessed to consider a dear friend. I was saddened to learn that she’d cancelled her upcoming author visits t…

A powerful reality check today from Canadian mystery author Vicki Delany @vickidelany.bsky.social, who is cancelling her U.S. appearances for the foreseeable future in light of Trump's sudden obsession with Canada. Elbows up! #cozymystery #mysteryauthors

Congratulations again, Jennifer! 🌸

Congratulations, John! You were a fantastic Toastmaster. :)

the five love languages are cats, cakes, a stately manor home in the English countryside, teaming up to catch the murderer and putting down my book so I can talk to you.

The image shows the book covers of Colorado author Cynthia Kuhn's first three installments in her Lila Maclean Academic Mystery series. Each cover features the black silhouette of a female detective against the single-color background of what appears to be her college campus. Vintage vibes.

‪My latest book recommendation celebrates the work of Colorado professor @cynthiakuhn.bsky.social. Check out my review, An Amateur Sleuth’s Adventures in Academia Provide a Cozy Diversion, at femalesleuths.com. #SinCColorado #booksky #cozymystery

Thank you for the lovely review--so kind of you! Thrilled that you enjoyed them. 🥰

Congratulations!

Yay! Welcome! 😍 *waves*

Sometimes, self-care is reading Agatha Christie in front of a crackling fire during a raging snowstorm whilst enjoying a plate of emotional support scones.

Congratulations! Great cover!

🌟Our class film of the week: highly recommended!