In fact, change has already come! Sherry's Cabin has been a swirl of art, cozy mysteries, art journaling, and Jesus since the website opened its doors. While I love the mix of mysteries and art, I've found it hard to build an audience. 
You, my dear friends visit because you are my dear friends, and you support me with cheers for my art and my cozy mysteries. Thank you! Marketing to a wider audience, though, has been a challenge that has driven me to a standstill.

What does that mean for Sherry's Cabin? The site has had an overhaul. Here you'll now find my art, my Sue and Ned book and their adventures, and a healthy dose of Jesus!
What about the cozy mysteries? They now have their own home at www.sherryshallauthor.com
...and yes, I do plan on finishing book 3. 😁

This is a work in progress. It will take me some time to build out two separate sites, but I think it will be better in the long run. 

Welcome, friends, to the 10th Annual Mad Tea Party! Let us tip our tea cups to Lewis Carroll. Won't you join us in our absolutely absurd, and ever so fun, party to sip virtual tea and enjoy beautiful photos, stories, art...and surely a white rabbit or two along the way.

So...you decided to stay. Welcome to Sherry's Cabin where stories of mysteries and art mix and mingle.
​     Have a cup of tea while we visit?

...one sugar flower or two?

...and you must have a humbug, of course! The Hatter made them just for you.

Ah, now that we have some tea and sweets, would you like to chat about my imaginary friends in Cedar Wells? You are sure to love Sarah and the other members of the Book and Brush Club. Club night is the perfect mix of art supplies, mysteries, and laughs!

​​Did I tell you they had their own tea party? 
The Red Queen was a sight to behold!
cookies, cakes, wine, and tea...
the Mad Hatter in all his glory--
and a corpse.

Can I offer you one more cup before you go? I enjoyed our visit and hope you will drop by again!
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May God bless your Mad Tea Party Hoppin' Day!
Be sure to sign the guest book by leaving a comment.
Many thanks to our hostess, Vanessa, at A Fanciful Twist.
Be sure to stroll on over to the rest of the Party at

​“Have some wine,” the March Hare said in an encouraging tone.
Alice looked all round the table, but there was nothing on it but tea. “I don’t see any wine,” she remarked.
“There isn’t any,” said the March Hare.
“Then it wasn’t very civil of you to offer it,” said Alice angrily.
“It wasn’t very civil of you to sit down without being invited,” said the March Hare.

My friend Vanessa over at a Fanciful Twist is hosting a Mad Tea Party this Saturday! The virtual tea parties started back in 2007 on a very bored day. It's been a few years since we've had the annual tea party/blog hop, so I'm excited to invite you to join the fun. Grab a cup of tea...it might be iced in this summer heat...and check back tomorrow for the virtual tea party!
What, you ask? Why would you want to attend a virtual tea party? To sip virtual tea, of course...to take time to enjoy lovely photos and art, and to stop and smell the roses, virtual, though, they may be!

Wondering just what you might see? 
     Just a peek from the past of the Hatter's humbugs for tea...

I am counting the days until our Christmas in July celebration! ARC ebook copies of Not a Corpse Was Stirring are going out this weekend, and I’m excited to hear what readers think of the latest mystery in Cedar Wells.
I decided we needed treats. What Christmas party doesn’t have great, albeit unhealthy, food? I started a Pinterest board for Christmas in July ideas, but you might want to take a peak and save it for December. Treats are good no matter the month!

I think I’ll give these brownies a whirl this weekend. I’ll keep you posted! What is your favorite Christmas treat? Be sure to share it in the comments. 😁

Ebook preorders are currently available on Amazon!
​I hope you’ll join me for another Cedar Wells Mystery!

As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, let’s not get so caught up in the every day that we forget those who’ve given their lives for us—the American soldier and Jesus Christ.

On the author front...We are on the final countdown to the launch of Not a Corpse Was Stirring July 11th, and I’m so excited! I’m celebrating with a week-long Christmas in July Launch Party! I’m gathering ideas, and I would love to hear yours! What author/book swag do you love to receive?

From the barn...Ned says hi! We are in search of a Ned companion. It’s a challenge to find another little ball of fire within driving distance, but we’re not giving up! He really needs a friend to occupy that little mind of his.

What’s on your To-Do list that brings you joy?

It's that time of year—time for spring cleaning. You know that I am by no means a minimalist. I like my vintage finds (aka someone else's junk), and I like my spaces cozy. BUT, there's something amazing about clearing out and turning loose of the things that are cluttering your life. You know how to clean closets and cabinets, but do you do the same for your creative space? Do you take the time to make it a place you want to be?
Spring Cleaning Tips for your Create Space:

• Get rid of the clutter! My craft room can be  the catch-all. Put those things in the rooms where they belong.
• Take everything off the shelves and wipe them with something that smells refreshing. I like a Pinesol/water mix, but make sure you know your surfaces.
• Throw away old, dry paints. No, you are not going to use them. No.
• Reorganize by color or media. Try something new if you dare!
• Purge old magazines. Am I the only one with stacks of Farmhouse Style and Where Women Create???
• Treat yourself to a new (or vintage) organizational piece.
• Shop your own stash! Pull out and organize supplies for a new project.
• Create something amazing!

Now that we've got that cleaned up, what about your spiritual life? Could you use some spring cleaning there?

• Ask yourself: Is my time with God cluttered or overshadowed by... you fill in the blank--social media, busyness, work, the world's junk...
• Start a new Bible study.
• Set time for prayer. Keep it.
• Journal as you walk with God.
• Be a Holy Spirit Secret Agent. If you look and listen for Holy Spirit nudges, you'd be amazed at how many opportunities to work for God will pop up.
• Ask God what clutter you need to shed. Then do it!

We’ve been surviving rolling blackouts, zero degree temperatures, and snow for days. West Texas definitely isn’t built for this! We’re thankful we have a fireplace and jugs of water.

​It’s the perfect weather for a good mystery and some art supplies this evening. I looked at my Instagram stats, and no surprise, these were the two most popular posts of 2020.

 Not only do I love art journaling about books I’m reading, so do my characters in my Cedar Wells Mysteries series! You should join us in the fun...that might even keep me from talking to imaginary characters. Probably not.

I’m reading The Secret, Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams (which is free right now on Kindle). It makes me want to bake scones...and I don’t think I’ve ever even eaten one. I went so far as to find a recipe. We’ll see how that pans out.

Want to be part of the Book & Brush Club? Grab a pen, some markers, paint—whatever supplies you have on hand— and show us what you’re reading! #bookandbrushclub