Tranquil Tales from Death’s Doorstep

Join us for tonight's scentsational story from Angela M. Sanders , author of the Witch Way Librarian mystery series and her latest creation the Sixth Sense Mysteries which debuts with A Whiff of Murder . The series features the occupants of a Victorian mansion-turned-rooming house set in Astoria, Oregon, and is infused with vintage perfume, magical realism, and heart. Follow along with Lise tonigh...

Join us for a quiet evening stroll along the magical waterway that is Regent's Canal in London. A snippet of life aboard a delightful houseboat known as the Writer's Revenge and a visit from some frolicsome natives.  For more about Melinda Mullet or the Ghostwriter's Guide to Murder that this segment is based on, click on the links above. If you are enjoying Tranquil Tales remember to like, subscr...

Tonight's sleepy time story is the tale of a wandering dog and the two young friends who will make sure that he is always safe and loved. Rescuing Rhett is a prequel to the new Montana Animal Rescue Mysteries by KL Borges . Find book one and the author at the links above!

Welcome to June's Second Sunday Story. On the second Sunday of the month we leave behind contemporary fiction and enjoy a gentle throwback to another time and place. This month's offering is a tribute to AA Milne in honor of the 100th anniversary of the amazing Winnie the Pooh stories. In addition to being a world famous children's author Milne was a successful playwright and a novelist. The Red H...

Tonight’s story is brought to us by the lovely Molly MacRae author of the Haunted Shell Shop Mysteries . On an island off the coast of North Carolina, Maureen Nash sells exquisite seashells to locals and tourists alike—with Bonny the shop cat and the ghost of a Welsh pirate for company. Tonight she introduces us to the gorgeous corner of the world known as Ocracoke Island. Find Molly at the links...

Just in time for those Sunday Scaries, a sleep story from Peggy Ehrhart, author of the Knit & Nibble mystery series. A wonderfully meditative baking tale that will have you craving pie for breakfast! Find Peggy and her wonderful Knit & Nibble books at https://peggyehrhart.com Click here to order Book 1 in Peggy’s new series the Quilt Whisperer

Tonight's sleep story is a delightful excerpt from author Maddie Day's novel A  Poison Pour, the latest in the CeCe Barton Mystery series. Widowed single mom, CeCe, is owner of the Vino y Vida wine bar, a classic car enthusiast, and a part time sleuth along side her twin sister Allie. Click on the link above to check out the full story! Maddie also brings us the Cozy Caper Book Group Mysteries, an...

Tonight's episode of Tranquil Tales is a special trip down memory lane! Snuggle up under your cozy blankets and get ready to nurture your inner child!

Tonight’s sleep story is brought to us by L.A. Chandlar , the award-winning author of the Lane Sanders MYSTERY SERIES set in 1930s New York City. Her stories shower readers with vivid historical detail, Jazz Age intrigue, and a fearless heroine who lights up the city that never sleeps. From glittering ballrooms to shadowy speakeasies, Lane normally navigates danger at every turn, but tonight we ar...

Welcome to the official launch of Tranquil Tales!! Tonight's story welcomes us into the home of retired anthropologist Harry Lancaster as he takes a peaceful meander down memory lane. Harry is one of the protagonists in Michelle Cullen 's amazing debut novel A Field Guide to Murder . Book two in the series A Field Guide to Death and Deceit hits the shelves September 15, 2026. For more information...

Tonight’s sleep story is from Melinda Mullet, author of the Whisky Business Mystery series, set in Scotland, and the Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder a cozy mystery set on a houseboat along the Regent’s Canal in London. The first of her stories takes us to the village of Balfour in rural Scotland where night is falling on the distillery. To find out more about Melinda’s books click on the links above...

A brief introduction to Tranquil Tales from Death's Doorstep and the benefits of bedtime stories for adults.