Tag Archives: Mystery

Muffin and BB

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Alyssa

The two characters in the Jordan Davis Mysteries with the fewest lines are Muffin, Jordan’s miniature Schnauzer, and BB, Gray’s Maine Coon cat. Why put animal characters in a story? Lillian Jackson Braun and Rita Mae Brown both use cats … Continue reading →

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Sylvia’s Jewell

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Alyssa

I am pleased to welcome Sylvia Ramsey today to Alyssa Rides into Town. Sylvia was born in Missouri, and raised in a rural area. Teacher, mentor, survivor, and author, she is more than the sum of parts. Her father was … Continue reading →

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Saving a piece of history

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Alyssa

In my other life, I was a Class “A” Contractor and restored historic properties. Not a job for the weak at heart. One of my projects was a two-story, four room, Federal style house built in 1841. Sections of its red … Continue reading →

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The Promotion of Emotions by Kerri Nelson

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Alyssa

I’m honored to have Kerri Nelson blogging with me today. If you haven’t read her books, do. She’s a master at pulling every drop of emotion from a scene. Today, she is talking about just that, emotion. The Promotion of Emotions … Continue reading →

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Up from the ruins

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Alyssa

In its heyday, Lynchburg was a major industrial center along the James River, and prior to the Civil War, it was the second richest city in America. Only Newport, Rhode Island was richer. Of all the industries, the most important … Continue reading →

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Alyssa Rides Into Town

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Alyssa

Hi, I’m Alyssa Lyons. I write chick mysteries, specifically the Jordan Davis Mysteries. So what is a chick mystery? It’s an amateur sleuth who is young, hip and always finding a mystery to solve. While occasionally there is some blood, … Continue reading →

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