Tales for Curious Minds, Brave Hearts, and Wild Imaginations

A woman sitting on a sandy beach facing the calm ocean with sparkling reflections, wearing sunglasses and a white shirt.

Welcome to my tiny corner in the great big world of storytelling.

Good stories connect us—they help us remember, imagine, and hope. Those are the kinds of stories I strive to write.

As I build my library here, I hope you’ll find something that makes you smile, stirs your imagination, and reminds you of home with stories to curl up with, share, and pass along.

Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you’re here. 

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Book cover for 'Sashé Boudreaux: Beignets, Bones and Buried Secrets' by Coco McQ, featuring a dark, misty swamp scene with water and hanging Spanish moss from trees.

Kirkus Reviews — "Get It!"

"A cozy mystery series kicks off with heaping helpings of small-town charm."

"Quirky characters, small-town charm, and links to contemporary issues and historical events enliven this series debut."

Booklife

McQ delivers a promising series opener anchored by a distinctive heroine and a richly realized setting, and Sashé’s voice is strong enough to carry future installments. Fans of cozy Southern mysteries with a dash of history and personality will find much here to enjoy.

Reedsy Discovery — Reviewed by Eric Smith

"Crime-solving pairs well with beignets as a fiery Southern cook stumbles upon a missing man, a toe bone, and a century-old legend."

"Sashé Boudreaux is bold, witty, and someone you'd want to enjoy a sweet tea with."

"Enough Southern charm that you can feel the humidity and taste the sweet tea."

Book cover titled "A Southern Mystery: Entanglements, Espionage, and Étouffée" by Coco McQ featuring a dark, stormy sky with lightning over a river, trees on either side, and a misty landscape in warm orange tones.
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Lunch deliveries. Color consultations. A hurricane and international espionage. Just another Tuesday in Cypress Grove.

Sashé Boudreaux returns…