Living Lies by Natalie Walters releases next week, and it’s a book you don’t want to miss! Here’s the back cover copy of her debut novel: In the little town of Walton, Georgia, everybody knows your name–but no one knows your secret. At least that’s what Lane Kent is counting on when she returns to her hometown with her five-year-old …
When Crime Goes Awry
I’ve finished the short story for Sumer of Suspense except for reading it for typos. I’ve titled it Code Pink ~ Stolen Baby Here’s the tagline: It’s been five years since someone stole Holly Jordan’s baby boy. Armed with new software that can predict how he would look today, she enlists the help of cold case Detective Jake Prescott to …
Reader Friday ~ When Love Blossoms
I read When Love Blossoms by Elaine Stock last week and loved it! Here’s the back cover copy, then read on for my take. The journeys in life take you to unexpected destinations. The love of a good person brings you home. Kierra Madden, proprietor of the Kindred Lake Inn, struggles for stability after her engagement ends, family strife continues, …
From the Blotter
This week I signed books at Barnes and Noble near Memphis and had a ball. It was great connecting with readers, most who had never heard of me. 🙂 Great way to stay humble! But I almost sold out of books and that’s a good thing. And Norma, in the photo, bought two books! Now on to last week’s Mystery …
Reader Friday ~ Deadly Melody
I read Deadly Melody by Connie Mann a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed this fast-paced romantic suspense/thriller. Here’s the back cover copy: Home is where the heart is. The danger too… The Martinellis were the closest thing to family Cat Johnson ever had. That’s why she ran—to protect them from her threatening past. The orphaned child of classical …
Can People Really Be This Dumb?
Saturday, May 4, I had fun signing books at my nearest Barnes & Noble in Tupelo, Mississippi. Sad to say, it took me a while before I understood why everyone went around saying, “May the 4th be with you…” I was blessed to sell over half the books they ordered. Ann Cooper in the photo was my best customer! Now …
Reader Friday ~ Something I Am Not by Cher Gatto
I belong to the American Christian Fiction Writers book club and recently Something I am Not by Cher Gatto was chosen for our monthly read. It was a book I Could.Not.Put.Down. And one I haven’t been able to get out of my mind. It’s that strong of a book. Here’s the back cover copy: A father who never loved him… A woman …
Can Criminals Be Nuts or What?
This past week I got to spend time with my nephew, Brad, who has been quite ill these past few years. He was much better and we were able to go to one of his favorite restaurants in his hometown– A Little Pizza of Heaven. He’s a great writer and I’ve been trying for years to get him to write …
Reader Friday ~ Holiday Amnesia by Lynette Eason
I’m catching up on my Christmas books! lol Do you ever do that? Buy books you fully intend to read during a certain season and end up reading them months later? This week I read another Love Inspired Suspense, this one Holiday Amnesia by Lynette Eason. It was one I could not put down and stayed up WAY too late …
More Questions from Natchez
Last week’s Mystery Question had to do with this mirror, and everyone had great answers. Here’s the story behind the mirror: The City of Natchez owns the Auburn Mansion, and one day the mayor of Natchez was in Vicksburg where he saw this mirror. Immediately, he said, “I have to have that for Auburn Mansion.” So he bought it. There …