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April 15, 2020
This Magick Marmot
Did you sing that book title as you read it? I did. And if you’re scratching your head trying to remember who made the tune you’re thinking of popular, it was Jay and the Americans, in 1968. But, onward with the spotlight of a fine cozy mystery by Sharon Pape!
This Magick Marmot (An Abracadabra Mystery)
by Sharon Pape
About This Magick Marmot
This Magick Marmot (An Abracadabra Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
5th in Series
Publisher: Lyrical Press (April 7, 2020)
Paperback: Pages: 200
ISBN-10: 1516108752
ISBN-13: 978-1516108756
Digital ASIN: B083TXHJLH
A fatal case of school spirit . . .
Kailyn Wilde, owner of the Abracadabra potion shop, feels some dread anticipating her ten-year high school reunion at the new hotel in New Camel—but it turns out even worse than she feared. Running into her very first boyfriend is pleasant enough. Chatting with Ashley—who still can’t let go of a tragedy that happened on prom night—is a bit more uncomfortable. But the worst part comes when one of Kailyn’s oldest friends is found dead in the ladies’ room.
Soon this upstate New York town is in an uproar. And with some help from time-traveling wizard Merlin—who has adopted an unusual and alluring creature as his familiar—it’s up to Kailyn to identify the alumnus most likely to commit murder . . .
About the Author
Sharon Pape describes her writing career as having two stages. Back in the dark ages, before computers were in every household, she had three paranormal books published. The first one was condensed by Redbook Magazine, the first paperback original they had ever condensed. Around the same time, Redbook published her first short story.
Then life brought her an unexpected challenge that went by the name of breast cancer. When her treatment was over, she became a volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery Program and went on to be the program’s coordinator for Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island. Several years later, with the help of her surgical oncologist and two other survivors, she started her own not-for-profit organization to provide information and peer support to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
Once the organization was running smoothly and didn’t require as much of her time, she returned to her first love – writing. During this second stage of her career, she’s been writing cozy mysteries with a paranormal twist and a splash of humor.
Author Links
Website – http://sharonpape.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.pape.94
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbpape
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/641079.Sharon_Pape
Purchase Links – Amazon – B & N
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April 6 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
April 6 – Books a Plenty Book Reviews – REVIEW
April 7 – The Pulp and Mystery Shelf – SPOTLIGHT
April 7 – Laura’s Interests – REVIEW
April 8 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – GUEST POST
April 8 – Brooke Blogs – SPOTLIGHT
April 9 – MJB Reviewers – REVIEW
April 9 – Baroness’ Book Trove – REVIEW
April 10 – Literary Gold – CHARACTER GUEST POST
April 10 – I’m All About Books – SPOTLIGHT
April 11 – Nadaness In Motion – SPOTLIGHT
April 11 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
April 12 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
April 12 – StoreyBook Reviews – REVIEW
April 13 – ebook addicts – REVIEW
April 13 – Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
April 14 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
April 14 – I Read What You Write – REVIEW
April 14 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
April 15 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
April 15 – Rosepoint Publishing – REVIEW
April 15 – Dee-Scoveries – SPOTLIGHT (You are here!)
April 9, 2020
Old tales: New Twist
Old tales: New twist
The stories you loved as a child have been twisted into wildly addictive tales that will bewitch you as an adult: enchanted castles, spellbinding magic, handsome princes, beautiful princesses, and as many happily-ever-afters as your heart desires.
Cherish this mesmerizing set of 20 classic tales retold by a collection of best-selling and award-winning authors. Each novel-length story features a different take on your favorite fairytale.
Your every fantasy will come to life in ways you could never have imagined, packed full of heart-wrenching romance, gripping adventure, and magic that will weave you in its spell.
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So your purchase magically makes dreams come true.
Fairytales include:
Alice in Wonderland by J. A. Armitage and J.A. Culican
Cinderella by Kimbra Swain
Snow White and Rose Red by Eileen Mueller and A.J. Ponder
Beauty and the Beast by Beth Hale
Aladdin by Zara Quentin
Rumpelstiltskin by Craig Halloran
Sleeping Beauty by Stacey O’Neale
Wizard of Oz by Amanda Marin
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by Lacy Sheridan
Red Riding Hood by May Dawson
Rapunzel by Anne Stryker
Sinbad the Sailor by Cassidy Taylor
Robin Hood by Jacque Stevens
Little Match Girl by Lee Ann Ward
Twelve Dancing Princesses by Kit Winters
Mulan by Charlotte Daniels and Charlie Daniels
The Nightingale by IreAnne Chambers and Rachel McManamay
The Girl without Hands by Daphne Moore
Nix of the Mill Pond by Astrid V.J
March 13, 2020
Guest Post: Devorah Fox [One Does Not Refuse the Muse] – Rennie St. James
“Hidden Magic” has launched and was named #1 New Release by Amazon.com. Read how my contribution, “The Mouth of the Dragon: Rumors” came about.
Source: Guest Post: Devorah Fox [One Does Not Refuse the Muse] – Rennie St. James
March 4, 2020
On the Lamb
On the Lamb (A Kebab Kitchen Mystery)
by Tina Kashian
About On The Lamb
On the Lamb (A Kebab Kitchen Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
4th in Series
Publisher: Kensington (February 25, 2020)
Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
ISBN-10: 1496726057
ISBN-13: 978-1496726056
Kindle ASIN: B07R8WVPMX
Lucy Berberian is busy preparing her family’s Mediterranean restaurant for Easter on the Jersey Shore—but a batch of sweets is to die for . . .
Bikers are thundering into the seaside town of Ocean Crest for the annual Bikers on the Beach gathering that raises funds for injured veterans. It’s a big boost for the Kebab Kitchen, as well as for local businesses like Melanie Haven’s candy shop. But Melanie is about to find herself in a sticky situation.
When Melanie and Lucy attend a beach bonfire, a local landlord is found dead after apparently choking on a piece of salt water taffy. Melanie, who was known to have a contentious relationship with the victim, is quickly skewered as the prime suspect. But Lucy is determined to prove her friend’s innocence before the real killer coasts free . . .
Recipes included!
About Tina Kashian
A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – REVIEW, CHARACTER INTERVIEW
February 20, 2020
Playing the Devil
Several of my neighbors are devoted bridge players. I’ll bet their games are nothing like this.
Playing the Devil (A Bridge to Death Mystery)
by R.J. Lee
About Playing the Devil
Playing the Devil (A Bridge to Death Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Publisher: Kensington (January 28, 2020)
Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-10: 1496719166
ISBN-13: 978-1496719164
Digital ASIN: B07R7M378R
Reporter and bridge player Wendy Winchester once again plays ace detective when a country club member is murdered in a hot tub . . .
Now an investigative reporter for the Rosalie Citizen in the Mississippi River port of Rosalie, Wendy still likes to unwind over a game of cards. Following the demise of the Rosalie Bridge Club, she’s started her own group at the Rosalie Country Club. During the first meeting of the Country Club Bridge Players, the dummy has barely been laid down when another dummy gets in a scuffle at the bar across the room. Bridge player Carly Ogle’s husband Brent is at it again.
After the club’s new female golf pro breaks up the fight, Brent storms off to soak in a hot tub. But Carey soon finds the bullying Brent dead in the water, clubbed over the head with the pestle the barkeep uses to crush leaves for mint juleps.
Racist, sexist, homophobic, and an all-around lout, Brent made enough enemies to fill a bridge tournament. So Wendy has to play her cards right to get the story—and stay out of hot water long enough to put the squeeze on the killer . . .
About the Author
R. J. Lee follows in the mystery-writing footsteps of his father, R. Keene Lee, who wrote fighter pilot and detective stories for Fiction House, publishers of WINGS Magazine and other ‘pulp fiction’ periodicals in the late ’40’s and ’50’s. Lee was born and grew up in the Mississippi River port of Natchez but also spent thirty years living in the Crescent City of New Orleans. A graduate of the University of the South (Sewanee) where he studied creative writing under Sewanee Review editor, Andrew Lytle, Lee now resides in Oxford, Mississippi.
Author Link – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bridgetodeathmysteries/
Purchase Links
Amazon: Playing the Devil (A Bridge to Death Mystery Book 2)[image error] – Google Play – IndieBound – Kobo
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February 13 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW, EXCERPT
February 13 – Lori’s Reading Corner – GUEST POST
February 14 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
February 14 – A Blue Million Books – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
February 15 – Baroness’ Book Trove – REVIEW
February 15 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – GUEST POST
February 16 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – GUEST POST
February 16 – StoreyBook Reviews – GUEST POST
February 17 – T’s Stuff – SPOTLIGHT
February 17 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT, EXCERPT
February 18 – I’m All About Books – SPOTLIGHT
February 19 – Brooke Blogs – SPOTLIGHT, EXCERPT
February 19 – Readeropolis – SPOTLIGHT
February 20 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT, EXCERPT
February 20 – Hearts & Scribbles – SPOTLIGHT
February 21 – Dee-Scoveries – SPOTLIGHT (You are here!)
February 21 – Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers – SPOTLIGHT
October 28, 2019
Do you dare?
Do you dare venture into Unknown Realms? The wild imaginations of ten talented authors will take you places you never dreamed of, and won’t soon forget.You can get your digital copy here in whatever format you need: https://books2read.com/unknownrealms
I am especially pleased to have my story, The Demon of Corpus Christi, included in this collection. It’s been a chaotic year for me and I didn’t get much writing done, but at least I have a new title to offer you. Plus, it’s teamed with works by a host of stellar authors and produced by Fiction-Atlas Press, so you’re bound to enjoy the entire collection.
For more information, an excerpt, and your chance to win a paperback copy of Unknown Realms. please visit Karen Docter’s Killer Book Bench at http://www.karendocter.com/karens-kil.... To enter the giveaway, just post a comment on Karen Docter’s Killer Book Bench blog.
July 11, 2019
No More Time (but giveaways galore)
Ah, a vacation by the sea. What could go wrong?
No More Time
(A Dodie O’Dell Mystery)
by Suzanne Trauth
About The Book
No More Time (A Dodie O’Dell Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
5th in Series
Lyrical Underground (July 23, 2019)
Paperback: 214 pages
ISBN-10: 1516107241
ISBN-13: 978-1516107247
Digital ASIN: B07JYQD61M
DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY
Restaurant manager Dodie O’Dell has found her niche in the cozy New Jersey town of Etonville, creating menus that make a delicious double-act with the community theater’s productions. Now she’s ready for a vacation at the Jersey Shore town she called home before a hurricane hit. Sun, salty air, and seagulls make for a nostalgic escape from regular life—until a contingent from Etonville arrives to compete in a Jersey Shore theater festival.
Roped into helping her former boss cater the event, Dodie also gets a visit from her old flame, Jackson, who’s hoping to revive his charter boat business and is looking for a place to crash. Before Dodie can tell him that ship has sailed, Jackson’s partner is found murdered on his boat. Dodie knows her ex is a mooch, but she’s sure he’s no killer. But as she follows a trail of evidence that leads into her own past, Dodie stumbles on a dangerous conspiracy theory that could bring the festival to a shocking finale…
About the Author
Suzanne Trauth, Harvard Studio, Montclair, NJ. 06/27/2014 Photo by Steve Hockstein/HarvardStudio.com
Suzanne Trauth is a novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and a former theatre professor at a university. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, the Dramatists Guild, and League of Professional Theatre Women. When she is not writing, Suzanne coaches actors and serves as a celebrant performing wedding ceremonies. She lives in Woodland Park, New Jersey.
Author Links
Webpage: www.suzannetrauth.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuzanneTrauth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzanneMTrauth
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6187623.Suzanne_M_Trauth
Purchase Links
ExcerptBy noon we were both hot and famished. I suggested a break from the sun at the tiki bar and we gathered our beach gear and trudged through the sand to the Polynesian music. We were halfway through our bucket of steamed clams when an elderly twosome at a table next to ours gasped in shock. We couldn’t help noticing.
“Is everything okay?” I asked gently.
The woman’s head bobbled and her wide-brimmed sunhat swung from side to side. She picked up the newspaper she’d been reading, the Candle Beach Courier, a local rag, and shoved the front page at us. “He was such a nice boy. We knew his parents years ago.”
I smiled sympathetically and scanned the sheet. Then I gasped.“Dodie, what’s the matter?” Lola said.
“Were you acquainted with him too?” the woman asked.I nodded numbly. Was I ever. The headline read LOCAL MAN DEAD. Underneath was a photo of the victim: It was Vinnie C. I rotated the paper so Lola could see the front page. “It’s him,” I said hoarsely.
Lola blinked. “Vincent Carcherelli,” she read.
I scanned the story. Apparently his body had been washed up on the beach sometime overnight and was discovered by a jogger early today in time to make the mid-morning edition. The police were calling it a drowning and speculating that he’d fallen off his boat, The Bounty, which had drifted half a mile off the shoreline. No foul play suspected at the moment but the investigation was ongoing.
I offered to return the newspaper but the couple refused to accept it, saying the story was too upsetting. They picked up their bill and left.
“Wow. What a coincidence. We were talking about how Jackson saw him yesterday …” Lola stopped. A light bulb went on. “The police will want to speak with Jackson. He might have been one of the last people to see Vinnie alive.”
It was Lola’s last word that brought me up short: alive. Jackson had been steamed during that meeting on the boardwalk. Did he know anything about Vinnie’s last hours? If Bill were here he’d tell me to mind my own business, let Jackson alone, let the police determine the actual cause of death. Bill was right, of course. But something about the whole event didn’t sit right with me. Why did Jackson lie about what happened when he met Vinnie?
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July 9 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
July 9 – Carla Loves To Read – SPOTLIGHT, INDIVIDUAL GIVEAWAY
July 10 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
July 10 – T’s Stuff – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
July 11 – Mysteries with Character – REVIEW
July 11 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
July 12 – Dee-Scoveries – SPOTLIGHT, INDIVIDUAL GIVEAWAY You are here!
July 12 – That’s What She’s Reading – CHARACTER GUEST POST
July 13 – Babs Book Bistro – GUEST POST
July 13 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT, INDIVIDUAL GIVEAWAY
July 14 – Mystery Thrillers and Romantic Suspense Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
July 15 – I’m All About Books – SPOTLIGHT
July 15 – Books a Plenty Book Reviews – REVIEW
July 16 – Laura’s Interests – CHARACTER GUEST POST
July 16 – Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers – SPOTLIGHT
July 17 – A Blue Million Books – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
July 17 – The Pulp and Mystery Shelf – SPOTLIGHT
July 18 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT
July 18 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
July 19 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
July 20 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
July 21 – Baroness’ Book Trove – REVIEW, INDIVIDUAL GIVEAWAY
July 22 – Here’s How It Happened – SPOTLIGHT
July 22 – eBook Addicts – SPOTLIGHT
July 1, 2019
Are you ready for summer?
Have you had enough winter and are dreaming of summer? Maybe you’re looking forward to getting time off, kicking back, and escaping into a few good books. Indulge in a book binge with this Summer Reading Hamper. Enter the giveaway for a chance at great prizes. You’ll get your choice of which books you want to win. You can enter to win all the books in the promotion or select the genres you would like to win.
I’ll humbly suggest “Naked Came the Sharks” for your reading pleasure. Set on the south Texas beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, it’s filled with quirky characters and a mystery that’s both fun and intriguing.
The giveaway starts and ends in July so bookmark the giveaway page and don’t let your summer get by without entering.
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May 17, 2019
The competition is fierce!
Lady Blackwing has entered the semifinals in the Fantasy Cover Wars! http://brackify.com/bracket/35104/OWS.... Your vote can send her to victory.
Archie Harlanson is just thrilled. He’s advanced in the Thriller/Horror Cover Wars! Vote for him or he might run you over with his K-whomper. (OK, no, he wouldn’t do that. He’s one of the good guys.)
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May 15, 2019
This is epic
Hey, #Book-lovers! Mark your calendars for #OWSCyCon2019. We’ve got a whole weekend of books, games, and contests galore from May 17th-May 19th. Sign up for email reminders to make sure you don’t miss a beat!https://owscycon.ourwriteside.com/about-ows-cycon/
Or, RSVP to the Facebook event page so you don’t miss a minute!
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What’s in store for you? Whatever your reading preference, it’s all here:
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Mystery/Suspense
Thriller/ Horror
Historical
Romance
Urban Fantasy/Paranormal
and stories that defy categorizing.
Chances to get to know your favorite author better and to discover new ones. Giveaways and discounts. Discussion panels that give you insight as to how those stories you so love come to be. Drama as characters and book covers that have captured your imagination go head to head in Character Battles and Cover Wars. Kick back and let someone else do the reading for you with StoryTime.
The gates open May 17 but you can get previews. Follow the Blog Tour nowand learn how imaginary worlds get created. Pick the winner in the @Brackify #Tournament. First round, May 15. And Character Battles start May 16.
Wear your most comfortable virtual walking shoes because you’ll want to visit every virtual booth. Look for mine in the Fantasy, Thriller/Horror, and Mystery/Suspense sections.
