Holiday Crafts

October brings a message from Beyond The Grave... Halloween is fast approaching in the quiet Los Angeles County city of Vista Beach, home of computer programmer and tole-painting enthusiast Rory Anderson. While her painting chapter prepares to open its annual boutique house, Rory receives an unexpected email from Beyond The Grave, a company that automatically sends out messages when someone dies. “I think I have a stalker,” the message reads. “If you’re reading this I’m either missing or dead. My life may depend on what you do. Please find out what happened to me.” Haunted by ...

Sugarbury Falls in the fall—cinnamon spice, craft fairs, and pumpkin carving competitions. But when a reporter is murdered at a local haunted house event, the festive spirit takes a sinister turn, scaring the whole community. With one of the town’s detectives away on his honeymoon, true crime writer and former journalist Emily Fox steps in to help unravel the eerie web of suspects and motives. The victim made dangerous enemies in his pursuit of juicy stories—a wealthy businesswoman accused of killing a squatter in her warehouse, a jealous girlfriend, and even Emily’s daughter’s ...

Kiki is eight months pregnant and trying to cram as much ho-ho-ho into the holidays as possible. When a customer drops dead during an offsite event, this intrepid scrapbooking sleuth is left holding the bag. After her name is cleared, Kiki isn't one to sit around while her friends are threatened with false imprisonment. Instead, she vows to wrap up this case and tie it with a bow. Leave it to Kiki to determine who was nice, and who was very, very naughty, indeed. A nasty Christmas Grinch is targeting one of Kiki's friends—and that's just not kosher.

The next morning, Anastasia once again heads to Ira's house before work to drop them off. When she arrives, she discovers Ira’s attacker dead in Santa’s sleigh. Ira becomes the prime suspect in the man’s murder and begs Anastasia to help clear his name.

Have you ever wanted to transform your holiday with all the nostalgic charm of a Victorian Christmas? A companion to "The Mute of Pendywick Place" mystery series, this charming little book provides you with the inspiration to bring a Victorian-style Christmas into your home, with authentic recipes, decoration design, and a delicious dash of history! Pick up “Christmas at Pendywick Place” and begin planning your own Victorian Christmas today!

AWESOME boredom busting play ideas—from creative crafts to tricky challenges to mind-boggling science experiments. Every activity, craft and game uses things you already have at home! Beat the boredom blues with over 1,000 play ideas suitable for three-year-olds to ten-year olds. There's something for everyone in this tried and tested book from NY Times bestselling author (and mom!) Jean Oram. "A lifesaver for parents and educators." --Kenneth, reader. Make it easy to say “no” to more screen time and “yes” to more play time with activities your kid will want to do again and again....

Turn every holiday into a festive masterpiece with DIY Holiday Decorations. Packed with easy, creative, and affordable crafts, this guide helps you celebrate Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and more with style—all while keeping your budget in check. Discover step-by-step instructions for crafting personalized wreaths, glowing lanterns, spooky Halloween props, and elegant table centerpieces using everyday items and sustainable materials.

Designer Lauren’s future is set…until her high school sweetheart Shane walks into Christmas Inn with his four children and disrupts all her carefully laid plans. Lauren Bradford’s company is about to break into a major department store chain. The deal is on hold for Christmas, leaving Lauren at loose ends. Her father suggests they return to Christmas Inn, her favorite childhood place. She’s looking forward to a quiet Christmas…until her high school sweetheart Shane walks into Christmas Inn with his four children and disrupts all her carefully laid plans. Shane McCallister has only...

HO HO HOMICIDE? When the man who plays Santa for the Maycroft Christmas Festival goes missing, the committee turns to Deena Sharpe to find him. Her reputation for solving mysteries is legendary. But when the case becomes a kidnapping, she's worried something sinister has happened. Sharpe Claus has plenty of suspects and enough finger pointing to keep Deena on her toes. Follow along as she tries to solve the case of the missing Santa! This fun, cozy Christmas novella can be read as a standalone in the Maycroft Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Lisa B. Thomas. Like all the books in ...

Jake O’Hara and her colleagues are looking forward to a complimentary weekend in Manhattan’s swanky Plaza Hotel, the venue for the Greater New York Crime Writers’ Conference. The conference kicks off on St. Patrick’s Day, making the atmosphere a bit more festive—and chaotic—than usual. But things get way out of hand when Senator-turned-writer Charlie Fione and actress-turned-writer Holly Halligan partake of some green beer—that leaves them permanently green around the gills. Now Jake’s Irish eyes are far from smiling as she delves into a mystery and tries to rewrite a ...

Discover a Heartwarming Christmas story about the joy of Giving Abby, her little brother Sam, mom, and dad didn't realize this Christmas was going to turn out to be an adventure. It was something they would never forget. Creating homemade gifts for family and friends was what it was all about. This included baking Christmas cookies and sharing them with everyone. The holiday treats were going to be extra special this year. They would bake cookies from recipes her grandma had made as a child with Abby’s great-grandmother long ago. That made this year even more exciting. Go along with Abby ...

Introducing "Soap Making with Kids," the ultimate guide to turning simple soap-making sessions into unforgettable bonding experiences for the whole family! This comprehensive eBook dives head-first into the world of creative and fun-filled soap-making projects, designed especially for kids. In "Soap Making with Kids," you'll embark on a fascinating journey from basic soap-making techniques to more advanced designs and recipes. Start with an overview of essential tools and materials, soap bases, and safety precautions to ensure every session is both enjoyable and secure for everyone involved...

It’s the holidays at the salon, and Savannah is tasked once again with solving the case, this time of a Grinch who’s determined to ruin Christmas… for everyone ***This is a 52,000 word Novella*** It starts much like the old fairy tale… everyone asleep in their beds, while a grouchy old Scrooge steals all the decorations and presents. But this time, it’s real. When the spirits of the townspeople are dampened by the loss of their holiday cheer, Savannah sets out with her beau, James Woodley, to find the thief and make him (or her!) bring back Christmas. But Savannah has bigger ...

Are you facing constant obstacles and barriers in your life? Do you feel like something is holding you back from achieving your goals and living life to the fullest? You're not alone. Many people struggle against invisible barriers that limit their potential and keep them stuck in neutral. These barriers are often the result of spiritual forces at work, including witchcraft. In his powerful new book "Dealing with Witchcraft Barriers," author Ladejola Abiodun exposes the dark workings of witchcraft and gives you the spiritual weapons to break free from its grasp. Abiodun draws from years of ...

In “12 Days of Crazy: Holiday Stories and Kitchen Adventures,” author Tammy Haurilick weaves a mesmerizing patchwork of seasonal magic steeped in art, history, and the aromatic delights of global cuisine. Born into a military family in West Germany, Tammy's life has been an odyssey. Her experiences ignited a passion for exploring the world's diverse cultures.

It's a secret Santa whodunnit! "No doughnuts on Tuesdays!" "No Christmas trees allowed!" When their Grinchy landlord posts a stack of crazy proclamation flyers, it rattles an oddball assortment of residents in an apartment complex. But then on a quiet night in, festive gifts mysteriously appear on doorknobs and doormats-- and the game of Guess Who is afoot. The evening turns into a maze of clues as tenants tally gifts, prowl the halls, chase shadows and even run into a little romance before the surprising culprit is caught. And no, it's not the landlord! Ha-ha This holiday short story is ...

"Making Santa's Team" is a charming and educational book that encourages children to embrace kindness, courage, teamwork, and the magic of Christmas throughout the year. With its engaging stories, it's a delightful listen that captures the spirit of the holiday season and leaves a lasting impression on young minds.

The Corner Scribblers is a small writer's support group in the Chattanooga area comprised of writers, authors, and storytellers from a wide range of skills and backgrounds. We come together once a month to discuss our current projects, recent accomplishments and to share what we have each learned about the craft. Within this cover, you will find a collection of holiday-themed flash fiction stories and poetry, displaying a small sample of those combined skills.

Every spring, people all around the world celebrate Easter. Discover the traditions and history of this unique event, celebrate Easter, and enjoy easter egg-themed activities you can do at home with your kids! Not only that, but you’ll enjoy learning the Christian religious history of Easter; the story of the last supper; and how Jesus was captured, died on the cross, and rose again three days later. Plus we’ve added in some extra fun stories of some of the Easter activities people do around the world!

In this guide, you will find 44 different cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks that will help make your Christmas more jolly. This Christmas cheat, hack, hint, tip, and trick guide is the only and last guide you'll ever need to make Christmas preparation a piece of cake. After decades of Christmas experience and massive amounts of research, this guide that I have created will surely be beneficial to both beginner and professional Christmas enthusiasts. What have you got to lose?