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Let's Talk with Debra H. Goldstein

“Celebrating and Understanding Days of Gluttony and Deprivation"

When I find myself without a blog idea, I either consult a favorite book of quotes or check what holidays are being celebrated on the day my blog will appear. Today, May 28, I discovered an interesting contrast when I reviewed the featured holidays. For those who enjoy eating, today is International Burger Day, National Brisket Day, and National Hamburger Day. If you prefer embracing a more substantive cause today is World Hunger Day. In my mind, it becomes an ironic comparison of gluttony vs. deprivation.

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Win Two Free Books – June 2026

Contest Run: June 1-22, 2026
Win Two Free Books - June 2026
Booklover Bench June 2026 Contest
  • Enter to win two free books in our monthly giveaway:

    CB Wilson – Cavaliered to Death, print (US only) or e-book
    Debra H. Goldstein – With Our Bellies Full and the Fire Burning, print (US only) or e-book

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On The Bench

Characters on the Bench

This week, we’re talking to our amateur sleuths about how they got started. Check out this week’s Characters on the Bench post to find out their stories. We think you’ll love their answers!

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Latest News

  • Nancy J. Cohen

    – announces that Dreidels and Dead Ends, her next Bad Hair Day mystery, will debut on June 23 in ebook and print formats. If you like Christmas in July, you’ll like Chanukah in June!  A stolen heirloom, a legendary curse, and a holiday mystery will help you beat the heat this summer. Get your copy now!

  • Debra H. Goldstein

    – will join 7 other authors for Noir at the Bar at Elaine’s in Alexandria, Virginia on June 5 from 6-9 p.m. She will be giving a sneak reading of “The Musicians of Bremen,” her newest short story that will be released in Wish Upon a Crime on June 7. On June 6, Debra will attend the premiere short story conference, Short Con. Debra also has a reprinted story in the Bethlehem Writers Group anthology, Celebrating 20 Years of Sweet, Funny, & Strange Tales.

  • Cheryl Hollon

    – is doubling down on her short story skills by entering two anthologies. June is also full of family events: a milestone anniversary, a milestone birthday, and a graduation from UF’s Engineering College. Huzzah!

  • Maggie Toussaint

    – is busy editing her fall release of a new cozy paranormal mystery series.

  • Lois Winston

    – is one of the June featured authors at BookCrate and also sat for a podcast interview with author and BookCrate founder Lisa Lund.