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A valued team member of Booklover's Bench, Diane A.S. Stuckart, recently passed away. We will miss her leadership and guidance on matters of books and life. This month's News is dedicated to Diane. Please see the News section below for our memories and tributes.

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Let's Talk with Terry Ambrose

“Why I Killed My Contractor—On Paper, Of Course…"

They say “write what you know,” but in the world of mystery writing, it’s more like “write what makes you want to scream into a decorative throw pillow until you see stars.” As an independent writer, I’m used to managing my own plot twists. I like order. I like outlines. I like Chapter One coming before Chapter Two. But during our backyard remodel, our orderly plan quickly fell into a scene of chaos that even I couldn’t have scripted. We had a plan. A logical, sequential, adult plan…

Win Two Free Books – Jan 2026

Contest Run: Jan 1-22, 2026

Win Two Free Books - Jan 2026

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The Secret Ingredient to Murder, A Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery series by Terry Ambrose, eBook or print (US only)
Easter Hair Hunt, A Bad Hair Day Mystery by Nancy J. Cohen, eBook or print (US only)

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On The Bench

Authors on the Bench

For this month’s question, our authors reminisce about the things that make them happy. From pleasant walks to family and friends, and some good old-fashioned time to write, our authors have a lot of things that make them happy. Check out our list in this month’s Authors on the Bench.

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Terry Ambrose
– I never met Diane in person, but I was always impressed by her willingness to dive in and help get things done. I’ll miss that willingness to help and her always insightful suggestions.
Nancy J. Cohen
– I’d known Diane for many years through Florida MWA and she was always sweet, kind, and generous. She liked cats, ghosts and bee keeping. As a member of Booklovers Bench and a friend, she’ll be sorely missed. Rest in peace, Diane. Your absence will be felt and your memory cherished.
Debra H. Goldstein
– Before we became blogmates, Diane and I were on several conference panels. She was smart and always on point. We bonded in our respect for how difficult writing a good cozy mystery is and our belief that MWA should separately recognize the genre. When I was on the MWA national board, Diane and I worked together to draft a cozy award proposal. We batted ideas and statistics back and forth until we had our final submission. Diane will be remembered for many things, but one lasting thing is the framework of the now existent MWA Lilian Jackson Braun Award.
Cheryl Hollon
– Diane was a true firecracker! She was bright, joyful, and unforgettable. Time spent with her was always filled with laughter, and she attracted good company, especially at writer events where her spark lit up every room. Her remarkable creativity and generous organizational talents strengthened every group she touched. She leaves a space that can never be filled, and I will miss her.
Maggie Toussaint
– Diane was a leader in so many areas, it’s hard to highlight her presence with us briefly. However, her amazing blurb reshaping always blew me away. She knew just how to massage the text to fit the genre and craft something that readers couldn’t put down. She was the Queen of Blurbs and a truly wonderful friend.
Lois Winston
– I never had the pleasure and honor of meeting Diane in person, but after I joined Booklover’s Bench five and a half years ago, I quickly came to appreciate everything about her. She became a dear cyber-friend, always there for her fellow Benchies, and will be sorely missed.