March 2025 Newsletter

March! It's such a time of transition. Many days in New England still feel like winter, but now and then, there is a whiff of spring in the air.

Author Talks/Book Signings

I have had a busy month, starting with a book signing at Barnes & Noble in Wareham, MA. It's such a lovely store, and I met wonderful people. I am so grateful for the opportunity.

Barnes & Noble, Wareham, MA

I also gave an author talk at Wareham Free Library in Wareham, MA. The library's Mystery Book Club came, and they had great questions and comments. It was a fun night.

Such a thrill to see my books at the Wareham Free Library!

I also gave an author talk at the Duxbury Free Library in Duxbury, MA. I was so honored to be invited back. It's a wonderful place with fantastic librarians.

Duxbury Free Library

UPCOMING EVENTS

4/3, 6 pm: Open Mic Night at Duxbury Free Library. It is always an inspiring night to hear local writers read their work.

4/10, 6 pm: Discussion & Book Signing at Next Chapter Books in Quincy, MA

4/27, 1:30 pm, Author Talk at Norwell Public Library

MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA

I am so happy to announce that I am now an Active Mystery Writers of America member! Now, I feel like a true mystery writer.

SPRING AHEAD!

Daylight Saving Time is coming up on Saturday, March 8. This New York Times article about adapting to the change in time was interesting.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/well/live/daylight-savings-time-sleep.html

RECIPE CORNER

How about soup? This is a delicious, hearty soup. Enjoy it with a loaf of sourdough!

Mary Callahan O'Reilly's Broccoli Cheddar Soup from Murder on the Books/Book #3 of the Modern Midwife Mysteries

4 servings

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, very thinly sliced

1 large carrot, finely chopped

1/4 cup flour

3 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 large broccoli head, finely chopped

2 cups whole milk at room temperature

3 cups shredded cheese, plus extra for garnish

Salt

Pepper

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook

until soft, about 15 minutes. Whisk in flour and let cook 3 minutes. Slowly add chicken

broth.

Stir in broccoli. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Let simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 50 minutes.

Slowly add room temperature milk and bring to a simmer again, then stir in cheddar

cheese.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and top with more cheddar cheese.

Murder at First Light

Would you like a signed copy of Murder at First Light and a bookmark? Leave a comment, and I'll draw a name.

I hope you enjoy March. Thanks so much for reading my newsletter. Until next time!

Christine