Melissa's / Misa's Books

Praise for Pleating for Mercy Praise for Pleating for Mercy

I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the praise Pleating for Mercy has received!  A big huge thanks to cozy mystery readers everywhere who’ve made it a smashing success. ~     ~     ~ “This series debut by Bourbon (who also writes the “Lola Cruz” series under the name Misa Ramirez) has a clever premise, lots of interesting... [Read more of this review]

A Magical Dressmaking Mystery Book Trailer A Magical Dressmaking Mystery Book Trailer

Sometimes friends do things for you that are beyond thoughtful.  Rachel Firasek made me this amazing book trailer for A Magical Dressmaking Mystery Series.  I love it…maybe beyond reason.  Thank you, Rachel!  Read More →

Fitting Sewing into My Busy Life Thanks to Mom Fitting Sewing into My Busy Life Thanks to Mom

I was in elementary school when my mother taught me to sew.  The first big project I made completely on my own–a dress– was hard, definitely, but I am nothing if not dogged and focused when I put my mind to something.  The pattern had the option of using two coordinating fabrics which I decided to attempt.  I made the whole thing scrap... [Read more of this review]

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Recipes

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

This is by far one of the tastiest, most decadent, fabulous chocolate recipes for... 

Spanish Rice Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice is a staple in our house.  This is an easy recipe, and you’ll... 

Tacos Buenos Tacos Buenos

These tacos are not only tasty, they stretch the meat, thereby helping your budget.... 

Pico de Gallo Pico de Gallo

What makes pico de gallo different from, say, salsa borracha?  It comes down to... 

Frijoles de Olla Frijoles de Olla

This is a basic frijole (bean) recipe.  Have it one night, then refry them for... 

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News

Melissa Bourbon Ramirez is the New Marketing Director for Entangled Publishing Melissa Bourbon Ramirez is the New Marketing Director for Entangled Publishing

I’m thrilled to announce my new position as Marketing Director for Entangled... 

The Hero’s Journey, Mystery Style The Hero’s Journey, Mystery Style

I’m teaching a 6 month (or year option) course called Building a Mystery... 

A Call to Action Against Juvenile Diabetes A Call to Action Against Juvenile Diabetes

Glow Magazine Fall/Winter 2010 issue: Melissa Bourbon Ramirez, A Call to Action... 

Misa Ramirez Writing as Melissa Bourbon (or vice versa!) Misa Ramirez Writing as Melissa Bourbon (or vice versa!)

Melissa Bourbon’s PLEATING FOR MERCY, in which a woman opens a custom dressmaking... 

Manuscript Editing & Critique Services Manuscript Editing & Critique Services

Books on the House Editing & Critique Services ____________________ Writing... 

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