Autumn went missing, Dead Ted may be Weekend at Bernie’s material, and a ten-pound mystery takes an unexpected turn. Join Michelle for another chapter of The Murder of Ted, filled with family, friendship, fall leaves, and finding joy in the middle of cancer treatment.
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Rena Koontz joins the Murder of Ted Project with Terrorizing Ted – Crushing Crancer, a crime-filled story of friendship, determination, and a villain who picks the wrong people to mess with.
Ted wasn't making life easy, but a return to glorious beans, help from my son, and a renewed sense of God's peace brought a little light to some very dark weeks. The fight continued, with a few unexpected victories along the way.
The Murder of Ted continues as the battle takes another exhausting turn. Between hyperthermia, weight loss, medical chaos, and one very determined villain, Michelle is running low on reserves, but the hunt for Ted isn’t over yet.
Another Ted Hunter has joined the hunt! Author Jane Yunker brings her creativity to The Murder of Ted Project with “Ted Walks the Plank,” a story that takes Ted somewhere Michelle certainly didn’t expect. Come aboard and see what Jane has in store for him.
Ted may have been taking some serious hits, but this week it was my turn to struggle. Between exhaustion, treatment complications, a stubborn Bionic Buddy, and one very unexpected cabbage incident, this sleuth was getting dangerously close to her breaking point. Sometimes you have to let the emotions out before you can get back in the fight.
October is bringing Halloween spirit and cozy mystery fun to Salty Inspirations! Meet this month’s visiting authors, discover new books for your TBR, and find out where you can catch Michelle in person.
A little history, a little faith, and a beautiful reminder that traditions can cross oceans and centuries. Discover the Catholic roots behind the All Hallows Triduum and how those traditions became part of the colorful Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos, honoring the dead through faith, family, memory, and love.
Many call Halloween “the devil’s holiday,” but its true story is far brighter. Explore the Christian origins of Halloween, from All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day. This post uncovers the sacred history behind modern Halloween, highlighting light, hope, and the enduring connection between the living and the dead.
The fight against Ted takes a darker turn as exhaustion, fear, and chemo brain begin taking their toll—but a little blood-bag chaos, some much-needed family support, and a 25% shrinkage give this sleuth a reason to keep fighting.