March 11, 2026
Pink, floral teacup resting on a saucer with a gold-colored spoon on the saucer. TEXT: Tea Review - When You Need a Wakeup: Taylors of Harrogate Scottish Breakfast Tea review - Rita Mock-Pike
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at March 11, 2026
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When You Need a Wakeup: Taylors of Harrogate Scottish Breakfast Tea Review

Taylors of Harrogate Scottish Breakfast tea is a solid, plain roast black tea with loads of caffeine to get the engines firing. No need for fruity tones or other flavor hints. This tea is meant to wake you up and give you a solid base for your day — and the tea does exactly that.
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February 10, 2026
White background with scattered baking supplies around the edges of the image. A book in red and other vibrant colors rest in the lower left hand corner: The Whisking Hour. TEXT: Rita Mock-Pike, Cozy Mystery Review
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at February 10, 2026
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The Whisking Hour — An Advanced Review of Murder, Baked Goods, and Theatre

Now, when I say delectable, I mean it. Practically every page of “The Whisking Hour” drips with baked-in goodness in a vibrant, descriptive tone. For, you see, the narrator is Juliet Capshaw, the owner and head baker at Torte, a cafe and bakery in the small town of Ashland, Oregon.
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December 3, 2025
Beige background with a pen in the top left hand corner, and words falling "out" of the pen onto the page. Christmas ornaments hanging from strings in upper right hand corner. TEXT: Best Holiday Gifts for Writers - Rita Mock-Pike
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at December 3, 2025
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The Best Holiday Gifts for the Writers in Your Life

So, whether you’re married to a novelist, have an aspiring writer pal, or just love writing “stuff”, this list of gifts for writers should supply you with the perfect choices this holiday season.
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November 12, 2025
Man looking through magnifying glass - TEXT: Cozy mystery writing prompts, Rita Mock-Pike
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 12, 2025
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Writing Prompts: Cozy Mysteries

One of my favorite genres is cozy mysteries. They’re great for a low-key read on an airplane or road trip or before turning out the light at night. But writing them can be a little tedious and challenging, because, well, let’s be honest — there are only so many kinds of mysteries to solve.
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