A year ago Putin invaded Ukraine, starting the first large-scale war fought on European soil in generations. The last time was WWII, which began when the Munich Agreement of September 30, 1938 failed to forestall war. The agreement gave into Hitler’s demands for a part of Czechoslovakia. Instead of peace, the agreement was followed by... Continue Reading →
We are always wishing each other a Happy New Year. In reality, most years don’t live up to the hype. We get sick, the winters are too cold, the summers too hot and (ironically), too short, the (fill in the blank) costs too much or breaks down. In the spirit of “it could always be... Continue Reading →
I am brainstorming my next Beth and Evie mystery book; trying to lay the groundwork for a really good mystery. What adventures next await my dauntless duo? According to James N. Frey, in his book, How to Write a Damn Good Mystery, a really good idea is the first step. So, “bubble, bubble, toil and... Continue Reading →
Did you ever want to fly away, beat it, break out, take off, and disappear? I think we have all had that impulse, from time to time, when things seem intolerable, or simply stifling. In the case of Agatha Christie, she followed through on that impulse and disappeared for eleven days. That real event is... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! 2021 was quite a year. But I am approaching the New Year with cautious hope. My debut novel, Silent Winter Solstice, is out and widely available. Click here: https://bonnieoldre.com/product/silent-winter-solstice for more about the book and links to buy it. I am working on the next one in the series. It’s slow going.... Continue Reading →
To get news and updates on the next book in the series, subscribe to my occasional newsletter. Silent Winter Solstice and Flood of Memories are cozy historical mysteries, set in Northwestern Minnesota in the late 1960s, they are filled with nostalgia and the warmth of small-town life. Beth and her friend, Evie, work with friends... Continue Reading →
The long goodbye to summer ended a couple weeks ago when the extended warmth of September turned into a brisk October. The 10-day forecast confirms what we already know here in Minnesota, autumn is short and winter is right around the corner. A hard freeze is just days away, and snow flurries will soon follow.... Continue Reading →
Today I have two reasons to celebrate. I got my second vaccine dose, and a short story published! Check it out: https://sites.google.com/view/sundial-magazine/short-stories/duc-pho-delivery
My cat, Chocolate, seems to say “Oh, relax, humans, everything is fine." It must be nice to be a cat. The DNC and RNC have been on TV for the past couple of weeks. It's mostly all virtual, due to the COVID pandemic. The DNC nominated Biden and the RNC Trump, of course. We tried... Continue Reading →
On May 25th George Floyd lost his life in an act of police violence outside a store located a few blocks from my house. This led to protests and then to rioting, looting, and arson. Now almost two weeks later, as I reflect on subsequent events, I have many reactions. I am sorry for the... Continue Reading →
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