I haven't always loved salads, but when I started making them like this? They're pretty darn good. This is one of my favorites. It'll go in a book at some point, but I'm not sure which one yet. Stay tuned for that. Quinoa adds a really nice texture, balancing the veg. The post The Best Italian Chopped Quinoa Salad first appeared on Melissa Bourbon. The post The Best Italian Chopped Quinoa Salad appeared first on Melissa Bourbon ..read more

Today’s the last chance to get these five free books from five amazing authors! Click on the book to grab it for free! The post Five Authors, Five Days, Five Free Books appeared first on Melissa Bourbon ..read more

I used to make Spanakopita on the regular, but after two of my kids were diagnosed with celiac, our household became gluten-free. Making my own filo dough was not in my plans. Neither was using homemade puff pastry. Then I discovered GeeFree gluten-free puff pastry and this delicious and dasy gluten-free Spanakopita is back in rotation. Oh, how I missed you, but welcome back!This recipe is quick and easy (not The post Delicious and Easy Gluten Free Spanakopita appeared first on Melissa Bourbon ..read more

Deciding to change your book covers can be a tough decision, but it may be necessary if your books aren’t selling. That’s a dilemma I faced recently with a single title. Read about that decision HERE. Conventional wisdom says you need to look at three things if your book isn’t selling: The Story–is it the best it can be…and is it GOOD? The Title–does it capture the reader’s interest and The post As an Author, When Do You Know it’s Time to Change your Book Covers? appeared first on Melissa Bourbon ..read more

Lentils are so good for you and this vegan recipe is the best way to have them. I love to have it with a baked potato, and chopped spinach on top gives a little extra greens. I serve this with cornbread or crusty French bread. This is comfort food at its best. Enjoy! The post The BEST Lentil Soup You’ll Ever have appeared first on Melissa Bourbon ..read more

Do you love Christmas-themed mysteries? I have three of them for you from three different series. Whether you like capers, cozies, or sleuths of a certain age, you’ll love these books. Check ’em out! God Rest Ye Murdered Gentleman (A Foxy Ladies Mystery) In the picturesque coastal island town of Devil’s Cove, four spirited older women – Hattie, Maude, Cricket, and Lemon – find themselves wrapped up in a holiday The post Christmas Cozy Mysteries to Keep Your Spirits Bright appeared first on Melissa Bourbon ..read more

I love giving back to my readers. One way to do that is to offer my books FREE. This week I got together with four other authors, and each of us is giving away a free book! Free the week’s November 13-17, 2023. The Books Living the Vida Lola, by Melissa Bourbon (me!) Spying in High Heels, by Gemma Halliday Christmas, Criminals, and Campers, by Tonya Kappes Fields’ Guide to The post Five FREE Books, this week only! appeared first on Melissa Bourbon ..read more

Unwrap the magic of Christmas with these cozy mysteries! They will definitely help you get into the holiday spirit with festive tales of sleuths, snow, and surprises. Christmas Cozies. Is there anything better? I’d venture to say that, no, there definitely isn’t. I’ve written four Christmas cozies and I adore each one. each one is from a different series. God Rest Ye Murdered Gentleman, a Foxy Ladies Mystery Get ready The post Unwrap the magic of Christmas with cozy mysteries! appeared first on Melissa Bourbon ..read more

When you love Cozy Mysteries, you love Cozy Mysteries, so how about a giveaway of five Cozy Mysteries from five bestselling authors? That’s what is happening this week. On Monday, get Pleating for Mercy, by Melissa Bourbon. On Tuesday, the free cozy mystery is Fixin’ to Die, by Tonya Kappes. Wednesday brings you Fries & Alibis, by Trixie Silvertale. Thursday get Downward Death by Stella Bixby. And end the week The post Five Days of FREE Cozy Mysteries from Five Mystery Authors appeared first on Melissa Bourbon ..read more

Valerie Burns, Michael Falco, Traci Hall, Melissa Bourbon, Krista Davis, Darci Hannah, Lynn Cahoon, Carlene O’Connor Have you ever wondered what life is like as an author with events and signings? That’s what I’m sharing about today…a peek behind the author curtain. I recently attended author events in Wisconsin and South Carolina. And let me tell you, events like these are huge perks to being an author. Going places where The post A Peek of Life as an Author with Events and Signings appeared first on Melissa Bourbon ..read more