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Finding Angelo (The Wine Lover’s Daughter, Book 2) – Picture Journey

My Website Posted on July 22, 2024 by Christa PolkinhornJuly 22, 2024

Again, I traveled to research the second book in The Wine Lover’s Daughter series, Finding Angelo. This time, the journey in the novel began in Paso Robles, California, the home and vineyard of Sofia and Nicholas Segantino. Sofia and Nicholas … Continue reading →

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Posted in #Kindle, Benedictine monastery, Castello di Pavone, Italy, mysteries, mystery, mystery and suspense, mystery novels, novels, Paso Robles California, Piedmont, San Luis Obispo, vineyards, vintners, winemaking | Tagged Italy, mystery, New York City, Paso Robles, Piedmont, Staten Island, suspense, Tuscany | Leave a reply

The Italian Sister (The Wine Lover’s Daughter, Book 1) – Picture Journey

My Website Posted on July 1, 2024 by Christa PolkinhornJuly 1, 2024

One of the most interesting aspects of planning and writing a novel is doing research, meaning reading a lot, traveling to the locals where my novels take place, and taking pictures that fuel my imagination while writing. I love to … Continue reading →

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Posted in #Kindle, Christa Polkinhorn, Cozy Mystery, ebook, family drama, foreign culture, mystery and suspense, mystery novels, Santa Monica, The Italian Sister, Tuscany | Tagged California, ebook, Italy, paperback, research, The Italian Sister, Tuscany | 2 Replies

A Visit to Tenerife – Teide, volcano and highest point in Spain

My Website Posted on January 26, 2024 by Christa PolkinhornJanuary 26, 2024

As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I went to visit my niece and her husband in Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands west of North Africa. One of the highpoints of my stay was a trip to the … Continue reading →

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Posted in mystery and suspense, mystery novels, Scenic landscape, Tenerife, travel | Tagged mountain, mystery, Spain, Tenerife, travel, volcano | 10 Replies

Letter from a Cave – lovely new review!

My Website Posted on October 16, 2023 by Christa PolkinhornOctober 16, 2023

  The best rewards for authors are readers who love their work. It makes all the effort of writing a book worthwhile. I’m so excited about the lovely review of my new novel, Letter from a Cave, from Sally G. … Continue reading →

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My new historical mystery novel, Letter from a Cave, is published as eBook and paperback

My Website Posted on August 22, 2023 by Christa PolkinhornAugust 22, 2023

Finally! This book took me forever to write, at least it seems that way, but here it is now. I’m very happy and grateful for the wonderful reviews it has garnered so far. Here is the blurb: With a captivating … Continue reading →

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Finding Angelo (The Wine Lover’s Daughter, Book 2) – paperback is out!!

My Website Posted on July 14, 2016 by Christa PolkinhornJuly 14, 2016

Dear Loyal Readers, I have great news for those of you who still like to hold a “real” book–made of reap paper and ink and with a beautiful glossy cover–in their hands. The paperback version of Finding Angelo is now … Continue reading →

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Finding Angelo (The Wine Lover’s Daughter, Book 2) – ready for pre-order!

My Website Posted on June 8, 2016 by Christa PolkinhornJune 8, 2016

Dear Friends and Bookworms, For those of you who are not on my mailing list, here is an exciting announcement. By the way, getting on my mailing list and being informed about new books and important events in my writing … Continue reading →

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Posted in California, Chicago, family drama, Finding Angelo, Italy, mystery and suspense, New York, pre-order, suspense

5 Stars for “All for One” by Ryne Douglas Pearson

My Website Posted on July 24, 2011 by Christa PolkinhornJuly 24, 2011

The cruel school bully gets killed. Six children discover his body, one of them may have murdered him. Detective Dooley Ashe, the Kiddie Catcher, tries to uncover the truth. Mary, the children’s teacher, would do anything to protect them. With … Continue reading →

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