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November 20, 2016
Bad News/Good News on the Haunted Guesthouse Series!
Okay, I've been quite long enough (for me). Here's what's been going on:
Berkley Prime Crime has opted not to continue publishing Haunted Guesthouse novels after the 8th, SPOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, is made available on Dec. 6. The move wasn't entirely unexpected given the state of the publishing business, particularly for mass market cozy mysteries, but it wasn't the news we wanted to hear.
But don't worry: The Guesthouse will go on! Crooked Lane Books (publishers of the Mysterious Detective Mystery series that began with the extremely well-reviewed WRITTEN OFF in June) has decided to publish at least two more Haunted Guesthouse books, so I'm writing the ninth installment in the series right now (in fact, I should be doing that instead of posting this). So there will be at the very least two more chances to visit with Alison, Melissa, Paul, Maxie and all the other characters at the guesthouse on the Jersey Shore.
You'll want to check in with SPOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL when it's released, because changes are in the air. Alison's starting to wonder if she's done all she can with the house, and if she can sustain her business there. Paul wants to find a way to move on to the next plane of existence and thinks he's found one. Melissa definitely doesn't have a crush on a boy in her class. And Josh is acting strange.
Just remember: The Guesthouse goes on, and it's thanks to you that a publisher was interested, so thanks to all the readers and fans! You're the ones that make it happen!
Berkley Prime Crime has opted not to continue publishing Haunted Guesthouse novels after the 8th, SPOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, is made available on Dec. 6. The move wasn't entirely unexpected given the state of the publishing business, particularly for mass market cozy mysteries, but it wasn't the news we wanted to hear.
But don't worry: The Guesthouse will go on! Crooked Lane Books (publishers of the Mysterious Detective Mystery series that began with the extremely well-reviewed WRITTEN OFF in June) has decided to publish at least two more Haunted Guesthouse books, so I'm writing the ninth installment in the series right now (in fact, I should be doing that instead of posting this). So there will be at the very least two more chances to visit with Alison, Melissa, Paul, Maxie and all the other characters at the guesthouse on the Jersey Shore.
You'll want to check in with SPOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL when it's released, because changes are in the air. Alison's starting to wonder if she's done all she can with the house, and if she can sustain her business there. Paul wants to find a way to move on to the next plane of existence and thinks he's found one. Melissa definitely doesn't have a crush on a boy in her class. And Josh is acting strange.
Just remember: The Guesthouse goes on, and it's thanks to you that a publisher was interested, so thanks to all the readers and fans! You're the ones that make it happen!
August 7, 2016
New Web Site!
Well, redesigned, anyway. Check out the new version of the E.J. Copperman web site here and comment below so we know what you think!
June 8, 2016
The WRITTEN OFF Blog Tour!
Here I come (walkin' down the street... no)--the blog tour for WRITTEN OFF, the first Mysterious Detective Mystery from Crooked Lane Books, will see your old pal E.J. spouting off about all sorts of stuff (mostly WRITTEN OFF, to be fair) in the following places on the following dates:
Cats, Books and More Cats: Week of June 12 Speculating on what I'd do if WRITTEN OFF happened to me)
Dru's Book Musings: June 14 (Publication Day!) A Day in the Life of Rachel Goldman
Jungle Red Writers: June 14 (Still Publication Day!) About my dad, not WRITTEN OFF
Kings River Life: June 18 How do you publicize a nutty book?
Stuff & Nonsense: June 22 On characters doing what they want
I hope you'll take a look!
Cats, Books and More Cats: Week of June 12 Speculating on what I'd do if WRITTEN OFF happened to me)
Dru's Book Musings: June 14 (Publication Day!) A Day in the Life of Rachel Goldman
Jungle Red Writers: June 14 (Still Publication Day!) About my dad, not WRITTEN OFF
Kings River Life: June 18 How do you publicize a nutty book?
Stuff & Nonsense: June 22 On characters doing what they want
I hope you'll take a look!
May 1, 2016
Get an ARC of WRITTEN OFF--and help preserve a great bookstore!
I'll say it all here--please bid on one of the WRITTEN OFF ARCs and help repair the flood damage to the wonderful Murder by the Book in Houston! Let's see some Copperman fans help the mystery community in a direct and hopefully fun way!
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March 15, 2016
Program in Ewing, NJ This Sunday!
I'll be talking about Making (Fictional) Murder Funny this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Ewing Branch Library in Ewing, NJ. So if you're in the area, please register and come join us! I'll be signing books after the talk and I'd love to see you!
As it turns out, not so much. A troublesome forecast has led to this event being cancelled, so please, don't come out to the library looking for me. Sorry for the confusion, and I hope to get out to Ewing soon--we'll keep you posted!
As it turns out, not so much. A troublesome forecast has led to this event being cancelled, so please, don't come out to the library looking for me. Sorry for the confusion, and I hope to get out to Ewing soon--we'll keep you posted!
February 28, 2016
Upcoming Cover Cornupcopia
Covers you might not have seen yet, all coming this year...
Comments?
Comments?
February 26, 2016
"Guesthouse" on TV? Maybe It's Up to YOU!
There's been something of a revival on television of the cozy mystery, chiefly from the Hallmark Channel, which has been airing Flower Shop mysteries and reportedly has more in the works.
So do you want to see the Haunted Guesthouse series adapted for television? Well, there's nothing networks like better than viewers (except maybe advertisers, and those come from having viewers), so if you'd like to see it happen...
Just go here and see what to do!
So do you want to see the Haunted Guesthouse series adapted for television? Well, there's nothing networks like better than viewers (except maybe advertisers, and those come from having viewers), so if you'd like to see it happen...
Just go here and see what to do!
February 16, 2016
Read it! Hear it!
GHOST IN THE WIND, the seventh Haunted Guesthouse mystery, is now available as an audiobook from Audible! The wonderful Amanda Ronconi is back narrating and giving life to all the characters as she has done for every Guesthouse novel. You can find it (and get a sample) here!
February 9, 2016
New cover reveal: The Question of the Felonious Friend!
Coming this September:
December 23, 2015
Ghost in the Wind on Audible!
For those who have asked or those who might be wondering: Audible is now listing the audiobook version of GHOST IN THE WIND for a Feb. 16 release. The wonderful Amanda Ronconi is back narrating as Alison Kerby and although I haven't heard a word of it yet, I'm sure it'll be a great listen! Here's the link if you're interested!
