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October 3, 2017
Announcements
Please join me at the International Christian Fiction Writers blog today, where I am interviewing Canadian author Stacey Weeks, who also happens to be one of my treasured brainstormers (Nate’s champion in the Serena Jones series.) 
September 26, 2017
Justice Buried by Patricia Bradley
After several weeks of finding little time to read, it was a pleasure to delve into my friend Patricia Bradley’s newest Memphis Cold Case novel, Justice Buried.
The heroine, Kelsey Allen is a unique security specialist and an art conservator and the story revolves around a murder and thefts at the Pink Palace Museum, which given all my research into art and antiquities for my Serena Jones Mysteries really sparked my interest. I can tell Pat did her research too! I especially enjoyed the details about Kelsey’s rock climbing, since that was all new to me.
Kelsey is a bit of a prickly character, but Patricia gives us plenty of insight as to why, which helps us to understand what drives her. I was ridiculously pleased to have deduced (or maybe guessed
September 17, 2017
Run, Hide…Read! Giveaway
Romantic suspense, mystery, and thriller lovers, imagine curling up in a cozy chair on a rainy day this fall with 80 bestselling mainstream ebooks to choose from and a new Kindle Fire HD 8 to read them on. One lucky winner will get this prize package. Why not you?
The grand prize includes: ebooks by Janet Evanovich, Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, Mary Burton, J.D. Robb, Gina Lamanna, and Loreth Anne White, and the list goes on and on, not to mention 30 page-turning reads donated by the talented authors sponsoring the giveaway (myself included).
Two runner-up prizes of $25 Amazon gift cards are also up for grabs.
Enter here:
This Giveaway is Sponsored by
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September 1, 2017
Celebration Sale!
We’re celebrating the healthy birth of our newest grandchild with a month-long book sale!
My publisher has slashed the E-book prices
in all formats on my
Serena Jones Mysteries
For those wishing to download Kobo or iBook versions, be aware that their prices haven’t yet changed, but they should soon! Click the image above to go to kindle versions. Click the book images in the side bar, for full descriptions.
If you’ve finished the series…
Please join our chat (without spoiler worries) in our private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1680399125601702/
August 7, 2017
Book Your Summer Vacation Giveaway
Within the next week, enter for a chance to win 35 new books for your kindle, including my newest Serena Jones Mystery, Over Maya Dead Body.
(Click image above to go to rafflecopter page if it doesn’t load below)
August 4, 2017
Bonus Features
Did you know I post bonus features such as deleted scenes, character interviews and location pics for each of my novels?
You can peruse the latest additions for Over Maya Dead Body, set on the beautiful Martha’s Vineyard here: http://sandraorchard.com/extras/bonus-book-features/#omdb
And see why reviewers are saying:
July 26, 2017
Chat Noir Mystery
It was such a treat to speak with Linda Kozar on her blog talk radio show. She almost tripped me up with a few mystery questions at the end, but I managed to pull through. Whew!
July 4, 2017
Will Serena Jones Lose Her Independence?
Happy Independence Day to my American friends!
What an appropriate day to set free Serena’s final (or is it?) art crime mystery.
Then again, how long can she hope to keep her independence with her fans (not to mention her mother!) demanding she choose a man?
Her mother is hopeful the engagement they’re traveling to Martha’s Vineyard to celebrate will inspire Serena.
But first Serena needs to survive investigating the Maya antiquities art crime she stumbles onto. Did you know that some reports purport antiquities smuggling has become the second largest source of income for at least one major terrorist group?
It’s an appealing way to make cash. After all, artifacts don’t set off metal detectors or attract gun- or drug-sniffing dogs.
Surprised? We shouldn’t be. The Nazis and Khmer Rouge financed their endeavors the same way.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced mystery, Over Maya Dead Body, will not disappoint.
If you’re counting on the guy who you’re rooting for to win Serena’s heart…
I can’t make any promises. 
June 28, 2017
Giveaway Opportunity
Hop over to Suzanne Woods Fisher’s blog for a chance to win a copy of Over Maya Dead Body. (1 day left)
June 4, 2017
Goodreads Giveaway for Over Maya Dead Body
Over Maya Dead Body releases in one month and that’s exactly how much time Canadian and American members of Goodreads have to enter this 5-copies giveaway. Enter here:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/218368-over-maya-dead-body
In this final instalment, Serena is trying to vacation, without much success.
I, on the other hand, scarcely let “work” distract me while enjoying a much anticipated thirtieth anniversary celebration vacation with my husband last month. But…I’m back at the writing now and brimming with new story ideas.
Of course…I also have a month of missed time with my grandchildren to make up. 
