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Upcoming Events

For Whom the Bluebell Tolls (coming January 6th, 2015)

Upcoming Events

May Malice Domestic. Bethesda, Maryland. May 2-4, 2014

Saturday, May 3rd at 9 AM, I will be part of the panel for "Here Comes the Corpse," focused on wedding-themed mysteries. Other panel members include Clare O'Donohue, Nancy J Parra, and Ilene Schneider The panel is moderated by Sherry Harris.

Saturday, May 3rd at 11 AM, Signing.

Sunday, May 4th at 7 AM, I'll be part of the New Author Breakfast.

Hope to see you there! Coffee & Crime. Saturday May 10th at 10 AM.
Talk and Signing

Mystery Lovers Bookshop
514 Allegheny River Blvd.
Oakmont, PA 15139
Phone (412)-828-4877
Email: laurie@mysterylovers.comWebsite: http://www.mysterylovers.com/

Author Signing with Beverly Allen and TJ O'Conner. May 24th at 2 PM.

Werner Books
3514 Liberty Street, Liberty Plaza
Erie, Pennsylvania 16508
Phone(814) 864-1565
Email: wernerbooks1@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.wernerbooks.com November Bouchercon
November 13th-16th
Long Beach, CA

Upcoming Events

March March 25th. Blog Tour: Interview at Cozy Up With Kathy. http://cozyupwithkathy.blogspot.com/ March 26th. Blog Tour: Interview at Lisa K's Book Review http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/ March 30th. Blog Tour: Review at A Prairie Girl Reads http://aprairiegirlreads.blogspot.com/ March 31st Blog Tour: Review and Guest Post at Eclectic Passions 
    http://eclecticpassionsbc.blogspot.com/ March 31st-April 4th. Bloom and Doom Release Week at Inkwell Inspirations.
   http://www.inkwellinspirations.com/ April April 1st. Blog Tour: A Day in the Life of Audrey Bloom. at Dru's Book Musing.
 http://drusbookmusing.com/2014/04/01/audrey-bloom/ April 1st. Review and Guest Post at Debbie's Book Bag http://debsbookbag.blogspot.com/ April 1st. Bloom and Doom Online Party and Virtual Signing

Stop by the Bloom and Doom Facebook event page throughout the day for a chance to win books or other giveaway items!

Take a picture of yourself with a copy of Bloom and Doom, and I'll send you a signed bookplate. April 1st, 7 PM. Bloom and Doom Signing. 
Barnes and Noble Book Store
1565 Niagara Falls Blvd. Suite 300, Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 837-7209

For more info, see the Facebook event page.
April 2nd. Guest Post at Stuff and Nonsense http://mbstuffandnonsense.blogspot.com/ April 4th. Blog Tour: Author Spotlight with Sharon Srock. 
    http://womenofvalleyview.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_14.html April 4th. Blog Tour: Review at HEAs Are Us http://heasareus.blogspot.com/ April 5th. Review at MyShelf http://myshelf.com/ April 8th. Blog Tour: Review at Socrates Book Reviews http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/ April Prime Crime Mystery Chat 
at Writerspace. 
Tuesday April 8th, 9 PM

http://www.writerspace.com/chat/
Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop.
April 10th-12th
University of Dayton April 12th. Blog Tour: Guest Post at Lori's Reading Corner http://www.lorisreadingcorner.com/ April 14th. Blog Tour: Review and Guest Post at Thoughts in Progress
    http://masoncanyon.blogspot.com/
April 16th. Blog Tour: Escape with Dollycas. http://www.escapewithdollycas.com/ April 16th Blog Tour:Bringing Flowers to Life in a Cozy Mystery at Book Country 
    http://blog.bookcountry.com/ May Malice Domestic. Bethesda, Maryland. May 2-4, 2014

Saturday, May 3rd at 9 AM, I will be part of the panel for "Here Comes the Corpse," focused on wedding-themed mysteries. Other panel members include Clare O'Donohue, Nancy J Parra, and Ilene Schneider The panel is moderated by Sherry Harris.

Saturday, May 3rd at 11 AM, Signing.

Sunday, May 4th at 7 AM, I'll be part of the New Author Breakfast.

Hope to see you there! Coffee & Crime. Saturday May 10th at 10 AM.
Talk and Signing

Mystery Lovers Bookshop
514 Allegheny River Blvd.
Oakmont, PA 15139
Phone (412)-828-4877
Email: laurie@mysterylovers.comWebsite: http://www.mysterylovers.com/

Author Signing with Beverly Allen and TJ O'Conner. May 24th at 2 PM.

Werner Books
3514 Liberty Street, Liberty Plaza
Erie, Pennsylvania 16508
Phone(814) 864-1565
Email: wernerbooks1@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.wernerbooks.com November Bouchercon
November 13th-16th
Long Beach, CA

For a good cause...

If you didn't know, I enjoy collecting books almost as much as reading them. But for a good cause, I'm donating part of my signed book collection (some are also inscribed), along with two copies of my upcoming cozy mystery, Bloom and Doom to a charity auction. I also volunteered to ship the books to any high bidder. (In the US only. Sorry!)

The books are in two lots, described and pictured below, and are available as part of an auction to benefit the Janice Cline Fundraiser, to help defray the incredible expenses the Clines incurred in her fight against multiple myeloma. She's a sweet lady and a personal friend of mine.

To bid, just message the official Facebook page with the amount of your bid, the item number, and your contact info. These bids will close on the 14th of March and carry over into the live auction the evening of the event. If your bid remains the highest you will be contacted through a private message on Facebook with instructions on remitting payment. (Checks or money orders must be received before the books are shipped.)

If you're local to the Western New York area, the official page also has information on how to obtain tickets to the event, which features a meal, entertainment, local craft vendors, as well as the auction. Would love to see you there! Lot # 5. Author autographed copies! A Christmas Journey (hardcover) by Anne Perry, Just One Look (hardcover) by Harlen Coben , Mr. Monk in Outer Space (hardcover) by Lee Goldberg, R is for Ricochet (hardcover) by Sue Grafton, and Sunshine and Shadow (hardcover) by Earlene Fowler.
PLUS a signed copy of Bloom and Doom, April 1st release by local author Beverly Allen. $65 value. Lot # 6. Author autographed copies! To Brie or Not to Brie (paperback) by Avery Aames, Owls Well That Ends Well (paperback) by Donna Andrews, A Letter of Mary (paperback) by Laurie R. King, Ties That Bind (paperback) by Marie Bostwick, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang (paperback) by Sparkle Abbey.
PLUS a signed copy of Bloom and Doom, April 1st release by local author Beverly Allen. $60 value.

Congratulations, winners!

Congratulations to Johnna Edwards Smith for winning the "Show me some love...um...likes" contest! (Send me your address, Johnna!)

And also to Timothy Younger, Kelly Brower, Melissa Marin-Hunter, Veronica Boudreau, and Debra Stropich who won the Goodreads Giveaway!

Your books will soon be in the mail!

Show Me Some Love...um...Like

February is the season of love. I’m just going for like. To help spread the word about the April 1st release of my cozy mystery Bloom and Doom (Berkley Prime Crime), I’m giving away a signed galley edition! Here’s how to enter:

1. Like Beverly Allen’s official Facebook page. (If you’ve already liked Beverly Allen’s page, skip right to step two.)

2. Post your Facebook name in the comments below. (I will be checking!)

Be sure to check back here on March 1st to see if you’ve won!

Official gobbledygook:

This contest is held in accordance with official Facebook rules.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to Beverly Allen (Barbara Early) and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used for determining a winner. Winner will be chosen randomly, and will have seven (7) days to submit their mailing address. If the winner doesn’t respond in seven days or is otherwise disqualified, an alternate winner will be chosen. Facebook prohibits notifying winners in Facebook, including private messages, so you must leave a valid email address and/or check back here to find out if you’re a winner. And sorry: international shipping is expensive, so contest is available only to residents of the US and Canada.

Book Trailer for Bloom and Doom!

Goodreads Giveaway of Bloom and Doom!

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Giveaway ends February 28, 2014.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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What are people saying about Bloom and Doom?

“Bloom and Doom captivated my attention from the very first page. With the meanings of flowers skillfully woven throughout the story, it was as delightful as a freshly cut bouquet of ranunculus (radiant charm) and tarragon (lasting interest). Beverly Allen writes wonderfully engaging characters in a lovely small town setting. Audrey Bloom, the heroine, is quick-witted and clever as she unravels the mystery, which was a puzzler right up to the dramatic end.  A thoroughly entertaining and engaging mystery!  I can't wait for the next one!”--New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay

"It’s an engaging bouquet of mayhem and murder. What a delight for cozy readers!"—Erika Chase, national bestselling author of the Ashton Corners Book Club Mysteries