I’ve noticed that today’s cozy mystery book covers often feature a cat as part of the art. Many times, the cat pictured is there for decoration and does not play a role in the story. In other books, the cat
Cats in Mysteries
Nancy Drew – My First Mystery
When I’m asked about the first mystery book I read, my answer is Nancy Drew. Like many little girls, I fell in love with mysteries by reading about this teenage sleuth. And before we talk about Nancy Drew, let me
Red Herrings
What is a red herring? On the simplest level, it is a kipper or a herring fish that is heavily salted and smoked. This process turns the fish red and gives it a pungent smell. How did the term
Mysteries-A Perfect Circle
I’ve often wondered why so many people, including me, love mysteries. Part of the reason may be that a good mystery is like a perfect circle. I suspect many of us take comfort in a logical process with a satisfying
25 Years of Poirot
It’s amazing how quickly twenty-five years can pass, especially when it involves a good mystery series like Poirot. It’s hard to believe the last episodes featuring David Suchet as Hercule Poirot finished in 2013. The star filmed 70 episodes based
Lillian Jackson Braun- A Tribute
Lillian Jackson Braun passed away on June 4, 2011, leaving an extraordinary legacy of stories and 29 books in “The Cat Who…” mystery series. Lillian died at the age of 97, and the last book in her series was The
I Love Mysteries
Welcome! This first blog is to say hello from Dark and Stormy Night Mysteries, and the home of author Millie Mack. I want to share my blog plans with you. I’m a lover of mysteries, a reader and writer of