February News and Notes

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Mary's February News and Notes

Hello fellow readers!
February, seems like Christmas was two days ago! Could be the fact that I have a little Christmas tree in my office to keep me in the mood to write my new Christmas book, The Holiday Cooking Club! 

This is going to be another year that speeds by in the blink of an eye. I need to remember to enjoy it and not sit in my office 24/7. I'd like to say I'm writing that entire time, but alas I do my fair share of going down the social media rabbit hole!

I'm excited to have my 3rd book of the Roni's Investigation Files launching on March 4, 2025. I'm sure I'll have a link and a blurb below. :)

Are you enjoying your year so far? I certainly am, has it been perfect? No. But then perfect is boring, don't you think?

This year my motto is Market and promote like a professional.

Oh, the decisions!

Have a wonderful rest of your month! If you're on my weekly newsletter, you'll see me next week.

Roni's Investigation Files

In her former life, Veronica Staples viewed the world through rose-colored glasses. She was on the fast track to detective and rising star of the precinct. Then the unthinkable happened, she learned what a cruel place the world can be, and life wasn’t always fair. Now trying to put her life together, she is hardened and damaged Roni Staples, Private Investigator.

Web of Smoke Book 3 is on pre-order now at the special price of $2.99. Coming March 4, 2025. 

I have found a new toy!

Some people think a new toy may mean a book, a car, a board game, but my new toy is a design creator I have on my Microsoft 365. They raised their price the other day, I know it's inevitable it goes up. Anyway, I thought if I'm paying for it why don't I utilize everything I can instead of just word for my manuscripts. And I got lost in the fun of playing with something new. 

I created a short video promotion for The Beckett Series, I just had to share! Let me know if you like it. 

Do you need a trip to Vegas?

It begins with registration and check in on Thursday May 15th with something planned for every minute of the day and evening until Saturday May 17th. Readers you'll go home with dozens of books. My bet is, you'll have to ship them. I am signing on Saturday the 17th. I'll have bling, gift baskets and other goodies. It's not too late to register for this fun adventure! I hope to see you! 

Monthly Recipe

Sausage, Tomato Penne and Jalapeno Cheese Biscuits

The Holiday Cooking Club (book 2 of the Wintergreen Village Series) Stefani prepares this with her club in February for a cozy dinner. This is to share snuggled up with your bestie while binge watching your favorite RomCom series.

Sausage, Tomato Penne - serves about 2
2 links     Chicken spicy Jalapeno sausage cubed.

1/4 cp.    Chicken broth. 

1/2 cp.    Onions, chopped. 

1              Jalapeno peppers chopped small.

2 cloves. Garlic chopped.

1 tsp.       Garlic olive oil. (substitute with Olive oil)

1 cup       Cherry tomatoes sliced in half.

2 tbsp.    Parmesan cheese, shredded. 

1 tsp.       Italian or your favorite mixed seasoning.

Salt and pepper taste.

Prepare all your ingredients first. Chop onions, jalapeno's, and garlic. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and cube your sausage. **

Add oil to a large frying pan. Sauté the veggies until the onions begin to turn translucent. When this is done, add sausage and cover to cook, once meat is starting to brown add broth and the tomatoes. Turn to medium low and let simmer until pasta and biscuits are done.

Prepare pasta set timer for 12 minutes. 

Add the pasta with the rest and stir until coated. Add the parmesan  and lightly toss before serving. 

 **Sausage may be substituted with your favorite Italian sausage links.

Jalapeno and Cheese Biscuits

1 cup      Bisquick Mix.

2 tbsp.   Melted butter.

1/4 cup  Shredded mixed cheese.

1             Jalapeno chopped. 

1/4 cup  Milk.

Put butter and chopped Jalapenos in a microwavable small bowl. Cook on high for 50 seconds. Then add the mix to the butter and Jalapenos and stir thoroughly. Add the cheese and add the milk a little at a time. You may need less or more. Stir until it is sticky and will form into a mound. Place on an ungreased baking pan and bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until the peaks of the biscuits are browned. Makes 5 to 6 depending on how big you make them.

Best paired with a crisp white wine or prosecco.

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