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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction

@smstauffer.bsky.social
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Author of Courier Series of historical culinary cozy mysteries, dog mom, retired librarian, retired professor of library science

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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
3rd and final teaser for French Toast a la Santa Fe (coming October 13, 2026) smstauffer.substack.com/p/3rd-and-fi...
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3rd and Final Teaser for French Toast a la Santa Fe
Release date October 13, 2026
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Murder on the Super Chief" has been
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This month's recipe is up! smstauffer.substack.com/p/death-vall...
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Death Valley Date Nut Bread
Furnace Creek Inn, Death Valley, Frank Bible, Baker
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
New blog post couriersseries1926.blogspot.com/2026/08/op-c...
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Op Cit Tao Mystery Book Club, KCEI Radio, and the Lunder Research Center
A few months ago I received a gracious invitation to address that Op Cit Taos ' Mystery Book Club at the Martyrs Steakhouse  on Wednesday, ...
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Who? What? Why? Answers coming October 13. smstauffer.substack.com/p/teaser-no-...
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Teaser No. 2 for French Toast a la Santa Fe
Available October 13
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
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Charlotte MacLeod, Queen of the Cozies
She led the way and laid the path
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Make these for breakfast tomorrow or afternoon tea today. open.substack.com/pub/smstauff...
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Blueberry Muffins La Posada
Recipe developed by Guy Falconer, Baker, Las Posada Hotel, Winslow Arizona
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
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Teaser No. 1 for French Toast a la Santa Fe
Coming October 13, 2026
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Check out my interview on Author's Choice Blog jamesmjackson.com/blog2/
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Author's Choice Blog
Fun and insightful interviews with crime fiction authors.
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
New blog post : Aztec Ruins (but no Aztecs) and Mesa Verde (with snow!) plus unexpected Hovenweep couriersseries1926.blogspot.com
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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Indie Author Spotlight w/ Suzanne Stauffer
"I was lucky to find the inspiration for my series early, so I've known more or less where I am going from the beginning"
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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The Cavalier's Mistress
A Dark Romance
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
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Review of Frances and Richard Lockridge's Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro Series
Series Three of Four
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
The day has arrived :
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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Off the Page with Prudence Bates
Join The Wren as she chats with character Prudence Bates from the Couriers Series
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Gorgeous photos and interesting information about Mary Colter and the hotels, restaurants, and other buildings she designed for the Fred Harvey Company, setting of current and future Couriers Series books. bit.ly/4cIMXPi
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Following the trail of Mary Colter’s legacy across the Southwest
A journey across the Southwest reveals the legacy of pioneering architect Mary Colter.
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
A little late this month, but here it is : smstauffer.substack.com/p/review-of-...
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Review of the "Captain Heimrich" series by Richard and Frances Lockridge
Murder Among the Country Club Set
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
This month's short story : The Good Son : A flash fiction in memory of my grandfather open.substack.com/pub/smstauff...
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The Good Son
A flash fiction in memory of my grandfather
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Saturday, April 11, 1:00 I will be talking food porn live with Susan Thom Loubet on "Women's Focus : A women's magazine on politics, art, culture, news and information" on KUNM 89.9 Albuquerque. www.kunm.org/show/womens-...
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Women's Focus
A women's magazine on politics, art, culture, news and information.
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
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The best books that immerse you in the Roaring Twenties (and how!)
Suzanne Stauffer shares the 5 best books on the Roaring Twenties (and how!). Have you read Partners in Crime?
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Recipe of the month : open.substack.com/pub/smstauff...
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Hot Strawberry Sundae
A favorite dessert at Kansas City Union Station
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Look what arrived today! IYKYK
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
The final stop on my Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours Author interview and book review cozyupwithkathy.blogspot.com
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Cozy Up With Kathy
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
New short story on Substack (subscription is free!) smstauffer.substack.com/p/get-your-k...
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Get Your Kicks
On Route 66
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Today's stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours. karensiddall.wordpress.com
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Boys' Mom Reads!
(even if I have to wait for them to go to bed...)
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Another great review from my Virtual Book Tour www.escapewithdollycas.com/2026/03/12/f...
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Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer #Review #Recipe #Giveaway #GreatEscapesBookTour @couriers1926
Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer About Fried Chicken Castañeda Fried Chicken Castañeda Historical Culinary Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Se
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
New review of "Fried Chicken Castaneda" on a stop on my Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours sarahcantstopreadingbooks.com/2026/03/10/%...
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🕵️Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this cozy mystery series. At the Cast…
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Prudence Bates reveals all in a character post on my Virtual Book Tour christyscozycorners.com/fried-chicke...
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Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer | Character Post with (2 winners) of Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer and bookmarks Giveaway 3/16 - Christy's Cozy Corners
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews and more! Frie...
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Guest Post Stop on my Virtual Book Tour guatemalapaula.blogspot.com/2026/03/virt...
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<b>Virtual Book Tour & Giveaway: <i>Fried Chicken Castañeda (Historical Culinary Cozy Mystery, #1)</i> by Suzanne Stauffer</b>
Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer About Fried Chicken Castañeda   Fried Chicken Castañeda Historical Culinary Cozy Mystery 1...
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
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Review of the Mr. and Mrs. North series by Frances and Richard Lockridge
A new monthly feature
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
An interview with my protagonist, Prudence Bates, sarandipitys.com/fried-chicke...
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Fried Chicken Castañeda Book Tour - Sarandipity's
Sarandipity's has joined Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours to host a stop on the Fried Chicken Castañeda blog tour.
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Join me on my virtual book tour : dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com/2026/03/frie...
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Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer Interview & Giveaway
Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer About Fried Chicken Castañeda Fried Chicken Castañ...
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
New recipe for a new month smstauffer.substack.com/p/french-pan...
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French Pancakes Filled with Apricot Marmalade or Cottage Cheese
Or, as I like to call them, Crepes or Blintzes
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
"French Toast a la Santa Fe" releases Oct. 13! I'll be looking for ARC readers in Sept. Aspiring Courier Prudence Bates joins a three-day Indian Detour from Las Vegas, New Mexico to Albuquerque, expecting ancient ruins, luxurious hotels, and exotic dances, not theft, attempted murder, and ghosts.
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
My short story is online! Killer Nashville Magazine. This was the intended ending for "French Toast ala Santa Fe," but those characters simply would not cooperate! www.killernashville.com/short-storie...
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Detour to Murder by Suzanne Stauffer | A 1920s Tour Group Mystery in Albuquerque — Killer Nashville
Detour to Murder by Suzanne Stauffer is a twisty historical mystery set at Albuquerque’s Hotel Alvarado. A Fred Harvey tour group becomes a suspect list after a courtyard killing reveals secrets, jeal...
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Reading through the "Mr. and Mrs. North" series by Frances and Richard Lockridge. Jerry North is the owner of North Books, Inc., a publishing company. In "The Long Skeleton" (1958), he muses that the only way for an author to make money would be to sue a publisher for defamation. 😂
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
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Detour to Murder by Suzanne Stauffer | A 1920s Tour Group Mystery in Albuquerque — Killer Nashville
Detour to Murder by Suzanne Stauffer is a twisty historical mystery set at Albuquerque’s Hotel Alvarado. A Fred Harvey tour group becomes a suspect list after a courtyard killing reveals secrets, jeal...
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
A cozy mystery love story in honor of Valentine's Day couriersseries1926.blogspot.com/2026/02/carv...
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The Filosmith : A Cozy Mystery Love Story
Wally Carver set down his valise as he took his place at the end of the line of fellow train passengers who had left the Santa Fe Chief in ...
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
A sneak preview of "French Toast a la Santa Fe," scheduled for release later this year. Aspiring Courier Prudence Bates joins a three-day Indian Detour from Las Vegas, New Mexico to Albuquerque, expecting ancient ruins, luxurious hotels, and exotic dances, not theft, attempted murder, and ghosts.
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
This is our Rat Terrier, Treme , aka Meimei, Miss Maimie, Baby dog, Darlin' doggit, Doggy girl ... She loves chicken, eggs, bacon, dried mango, cantaloupe, oranges ... Long walks with interesting sniffs, especially in national parks. We need a doggy t-shirt that says, "I peed at White Sands."
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
This month's free Fred Harvey Co. recipe -- updated open.substack.com/pub/smstauff...
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Flannel pancakes
A yeasted pancake reminiscent of sourdough
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 25/01/2026
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Because in these horrific times, it’s important to maintain balance, perspective, and remember what life is supposed to be like, a new post on my blog about our trip to Petrified Forest, the Painted Desert Inn, and the WigWam Motel! couriersseries1926.blogspot.com/2026/01/i-sl...
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I slept in a Wigwam! And was overwhelmed by the Painted Desert.
The Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, AZ, that is. A survivor from the glory days of Route 66, we made the trip to celebrate this centennial year ...
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Reminder : A free subscription to my Substack, Amuse-Bouche, gets you one short story and one recipe every month. smstauffer.substack.com
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Amuse-Bouche | Suzanne Stauffer | Substack
A monthly publication of savory little morsels -- short stories, poetry, and even recipes -- mostly set in the world of the Couriers Series. Click to read Amuse-Bouche, by Suzanne Stauffer, a Substack...
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
I’m just going to leave this here. Dear Suzanne Stauffer, Congratulations! This message confirms the acceptance of your submission to Killer Nashville Magazine. Thanks again. Sincerely, Isabelle Kanning Senior Editor Killer Nashville Magazine
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
It's the 15th of the month and that means that a new story has dropped on my Substack. Read it here : smstauffer.substack.com
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Amuse-Bouche | Suzanne Stauffer | Substack
A monthly publication of savory little morsels -- short stories, poetry, and even recipes -- mostly set in the world of the Couriers Series. Click to read Amuse-Bouche, by Suzanne Stauffer, a Substack...
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
If you've been wondering what I've been up to, check out my blog post couriersseries1926.blogspot.com
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Suzanne Stauffer, Writer of Fiction
Couriers Series
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Suzanne Stauffer, writer of fiction @smstauffer.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
It's the 15th of the month and that means a new story has dropped on my Substack. Subscribe now! It's free for everyone. smstauffer.substack.com/p/old-sins
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Old Sins
A Thanksgiving Story
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Antony Johnston @antonyjohnston.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Found my brand
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Sarah Weinman @sarahweinman.com · 03/11/2025
Back in June, I gave the keynote address at the American Library Association's Carnegie Awards, and I'm very pleased that @literaryhub.bsky.social has republished the full text of my speech:
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In Praise of Librarians in Dangerous Times
Librarians are on the front lines of history and current events, when news and change arrive at a furious clip that only quickens every day. And without libraries, my work would simply not exist. I…
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