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October 9, 2018
Autumn Transitions
It’s been yet another year of transitions. I don’t think you can expect to NOT have some significant changes in a year. 365 days is a long time. Still, the last two-three years, change has come hard and fast. Some days, I’m still reeling as I continue to stick with my motto, “Keep it Movin’.” During the seasons of what appear to be rapid changes, I like to mediate on Psalm 1.
… like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. — Psalm 1:3 NIV
September 23 marked another change in season during the year. The slightly cooler weather is a relief from the hot, scorching days of summer. In a couple of weeks, the most noticeable changes will occur in the trees. The leaves seem to almost magically transform to orange, yellow, and red. One day you may be driving or walking and all of a sudden you’ll notice the colorful array of trees along the road, in the park or around your house. Gradually one by one each leaf will make it’s way to the ground and some of us will have to dig out the rake from the back of the garage.
Since I spend quite a bit of time on the internet, I decided to do a little research. My topic of interest … why do the leaves change colors in the fall? After doing some reading, I started thinking what a cool process!
When God created the world, he equipped each creature and plant with special features. Remember the procedure involved in “photosynthesis.” Probably not … I sure didn’t.
October 7, 2018
Eugeena Patterson Mysteries
Who doesn’t like a good who-dunnit and romance?
Meet Eugeena Patterson and her budding relationship with fellow retiree, Amos Jones in Deep Fried Trouble and Oven Baked Secrets.
Lemon Filled Disaster, the third book in the Eugeena Patterson Mysteries is on the schedule for Winter 2018.
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September 15, 2018
What’s Next for Tyora Moody? Take a Sneak Peek!
UPDATED September 15, 2018
I have seen a few times on social media where the question is asked if an author’s book cover comes first or after a story is written. I’m one of those authors who starts working on a book cover not too long after I have a title in mind. You may be wonder how can I do this without a manuscript written.
I learned to do this from my years as an author under Urban Christian (Kensington). Once I announced I have ideas for the next book, the editor wanted to know the title, synopsis and even the marketing plan. Soon after this information was submitted the book cover process started and then I jumped on writing the manuscript. All of this happened about a year before the projected release date.
Usually titles come to me first. Once I have a title, I will start working on a synopsis. As you may know by now, I have several book series going so I know in my head for months (or years) where I like to see a character or the series go next.
Upcoming Anthologies
I have moved some of my fiction projects around to 2019 since I’m working on two anthologies. When Women Connect is a nonfiction compilation and the other is Love Knows My Name, a collection of romance short stories from both veteran and new authors.
Releases Sept 18, 2018
Releases Feb 13, 2019Serena Manchester Series Continues in 2019
The first book, Hostile Eyewitness, was released March 2015 so it’s been quite a few years. More than likely I will jump in a year or so after the events of the first book. This second book will also be published under Tymm Publishing LLC. I really wanted to try a book cover without a person on the front, but I opted to find a similar looking model. I’m a book cover designer and I especially like to keep series with a similar look and feel.
Bittersweet Motives
Serena Manchester, Book 2
Tentative Release Date: Spring 2019
Serena Manchester has transitioned into her new career as a private detective. The Clayton Matthews Law firm sends a few investigations her way that pay the bills, though the work is hardly exciting. However, a shift occurs one day while she is taking photos of a prominent politician, Edwin Peters, with his young mistress. The hot and heavy scene takes a turn for the worse when the man begins to strangle his lover. Debating whether to blow her cover to rescue the lover, a panic-stricken Serena is relieved to watch the young woman escape the scene with her life. When Savannah Langston shows up dead later, Serena has no doubt that Edwin Peters is the prime suspect.
A monkey wrench is thrown at her theory when Serena realizes her client, Mrs. Judith Peters, has just as much motive to kill the young woman. Savannah was the final straw that broke the tumultuous Peters marriage, and Judith’s alibi is highly suspicious.
As the investigation heats up, Serena decides to keep Minister Trey Evans at a comfortable friends-only distance. Frustrated with Serena rebuffing his advances, Trey becomes increasingly involved with her rival, Queen Bradley. Forever the competitor, the battle is on, as Serena finds herself turning back to conniving old habits that may push Trey away forever.
But she’s going to need those hard-nosed tactics to find a murderer because the suspects keep piling up. The more Serena digs into Savannah’s ugly past, the more people she finds with motives to kill the young woman. Which one of these people succeeded in killing the troubled woman?
Reed Family Series Continues in 2019
I decided to tackle the youngest brother of the Reed Family in 2019. Read the synopsis for Gentle Heart below.
Gentle Heart
The Reed Family Series, Novella 4
Tentative Release Date: Fall 2019
Crime Scene Investigator Cori Reed is a certified geek who’s finally found the one. He’s been dating his co-worker Sarah Jennings for almost a year and is seriously thinking about popping the marriage question. When Cori is called to investigate a homicide crime scene, he soon realizes that Sarah has become a suspect. He’s determined to find evidence to prove her innocence.
Cori knows that science doesn’t lie, but when the evidence continues to point towards Sarah, can Cori make the right decision despite what his heart says?
I haven’t written a book with a male as the main character carrying the entire story so this will be a challenge for me. If the writing schedule moves forward as planned (good to be flexible), I also like to write the last book (sort of last book) of the series, Wounded Heart, where I can finally tell Jax’s story.
Notice I said “sort of” with this series. In the back of my mind, I want to go back in time to jump into the parent’s story. I will know later. When it’s time for me to write a story it usually begins to stay with me and the next thing I know it’s time to start writing.
Other Projects
I’m also working on a few other projects.
(1) Audio Books. I released 4 audio books in 2018 of previously published books. I have enjoyed selecting and working with the narrators for each project. The next audio book in production is for Oven Baked Secrets. Check out samples of current audiobooks.
(2) New Book Series. I’m also working on a new book series. Yes, a new book series! The character makes a brief appearance in Lemon Filled Disaster. I knew at once that this was a perfect character for a spin-off book series. There will definitely be a mystery (of course), but the book series will be written for a much younger audience. Book cover reveal coming in the future!
September 8, 2018
Serena Manchester Series
This series is a spin-off from the Victory Gospel Series. Former reporter Serena Manchester has returned to her hometown, still finding a way to get to the bottom of crimes. Hostile Eyewitness is the first book in the Serena Manchester Series.
For those looking for book two in the series, Bittersweet Motives, is on the schedule for Spring 2019.
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Bittersweet Motives, Serena Manchester, Book 2
Spring 2019 – Serena Manchester has transitioned into her new career as a private detective. The Clayton Matthews Law firm sends a few investigations her way that pay the bills, though the work is hardly exciting. However, a shift occurs one day while she is taking photos of a prominent politician, Edwin Peters, with his young mistress. The hot and heavy scene takes a turn for the worse when the man begins to strangle his lover. Debating whether to blow her cover or not to rescue the lover, a panic-stricken Serena is relieved to watch the young woman escape the scene with her life. When Savannah Langston shows up dead later, Serena has no doubt that Edwin Peters is the prime suspect.
A monkey wrench is thrown at her theory when Serena realizes her client, Mrs. Judith Peters, has just as much motive to kill the young woman. Savannah was the final straw that broke the tumultuous Peters marriage, and Judith’s alibi is highly suspicious.
As the investigation heats up, Serena decides to keep Minister Trey Evans at a comfortable friends-only distance. Frustrated with Serena rebuffing his advances, Trey becomes increasingly involved with her rival, Queen Bradley. Forever the competitor, the battle is on, as Serena finds herself turning back to conniving old habits that may push Trey away forever.
But she’s going to need those hard-nosed tactics to find a murderer because the suspects keep piling up. The more Serena digs into Savannah’s ugly past, the more people she finds with motives to kill the young woman. Which one of these people succeeded in killing the troubled woman?
September 1, 2018
When Women Connect
September 18, 2018
Extraordinary Stories of Sisterhood and Solid Advice for Finding Meaningful Connections
A Stepping Into Victory Compilation: Volume 2
Our lives are shaped by the women we come in contact with throughout our lives. These women can be our mothers, aunts, grandmothers, sisters, friends or co-workers. Many women are wounded by the ugly, shallow conflicts that burst forth from other women who’ve let their own insecurities rule their behavior. Unfortunately, once pain is inflicted, sometimes grudges, mistrust and unforgiveness reign too long, not allowing for the chance for deeper connections.
When Women Connect strives to highlight and encourage women to reach for deeper connections in their lives. In Part One, the co-authors share stories of extraordinary connections that led to unlikely friendships and unforgettable mentors. For women who are seeking ways to make better connections, co-authors from Part Two offer advice that can transcend any place, whether it be home, church, or work.
Stepping Into Victory Compilations
Check out stories from the real women business owners. Be inspired. Be encouraged. Build Your Business.
June 23, 2018
Now Available! – Deep Fried Trouble Audiobook
Narrator: Sharell Palmer
Widowed and officially retired, EUGEENA PATTERSON throws herself into organizing the neighborhood association. This presents a great opportunity to re-connect with old friends and get to know new neighbors like recently widowed Amos Jones, that is until Eugeena stumbles upon her estranged neighbor’s dead body. Eugeena’s daughter is fingered as a prime suspect, but where is she?
Determined to find her missing daughter, Eugeena and Amos sort through a list of neighbors with shady or unknown backgrounds. The more she searches, the more Eugeena becomes unsure about this neighborhood association idea. Someone closer than Eugeena thinks, wants to keep it that way.
Deep Fried Trouble Audiobook
Narrator: Sharell Palmer
Widowed and officially retired, EUGEENA PATTERSON throws herself into organizing the neighborhood association. This presents a great opportunity to re-connect with old friends and get to know new neighbors like recently widowed Amos Jones, that is until Eugeena stumbles upon her estranged neighbor’s dead body. Eugeena’s daughter is fingered as a prime suspect, but where is she?
Determined to find her missing daughter, Eugeena and Amos sort through a list of neighbors with shady or unknown backgrounds. The more she searches, the more Eugeena becomes unsure about this neighborhood association idea. Someone closer than Eugeena thinks, wants to keep it that way.
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April 14, 2018
New From Tyora Moody
I have great news for fans of Eugeena Patterson Mysteries. Lemon Filled Disaster, Book 3 was released April 17, 2018. There are wedding plans moving forward, but after an unexpected death… the wedding may not happen at all. Join Ms. Eugeena on her latest amateur sleuth adventure.
ORDER Lemon Filled Disaster
My list of books keep growing as I venture further into the lives of crime-fighting Reed Family. The third book, Relentless Heart, covers the oldest sibling, Asia Reed’s story. You can read these books out of order, but don’t forget about the two other Reed sisters in Broken Heart, Book 1 and Troubled Heart, Book 2.
Guess what? All three of these books are available as audi0books too. Check out my growing Audible page.
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If you’re seeking inspiration, I’m revising older devotions and looking forward to writing new devotions and bible studies under Cookie Aisle.
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