August 31, 2016

The Invoice by Jonas Karlsson - Review

I received this book from Blogging For Books in exchange for a fair and honest review

Published: July 12, 2016
Number of pages: 204
Genre: Fiction

Synopsis:
Hilarious, profound, and achingly true-to-life, Jonas Karlsson’s novel explores the true nature of happiness through the eyes of hero you won’t soon forget

A passionate film buff, our hero’s life revolves around his part-time job at a video store, the company of a few precious friends, and a daily routine that more often than not concludes with pizza and movie in his treasured small space in Stockholm. When he receives an astronomical invoice from a random national bureaucratic agency, everything will tumble into madness as he calls the hotline night and day to find out why he is the recipient of the largest bill in the entire country.

What is the price of a cherished memory? How much would you pay for a beautiful summer day? How will our carefree idealist, who is content with so little and has no chance of paying it back, find a way out of this mess? All these questions pull you throughThe Invoice and prove once again that Jonas Karlsson is simply a master of entertaining, intelligent, and life-affirming work.

What I thought of this book:
This was a fun short book to read. In fact you can read it one day. I thought the character in this book is like so many people in real life. Can you imagine getting a large invoice only to find out you are just being billed for living. This book gives you something to really think about as you are reading. A very interesting read. I did not realize at first that this book was written in another language and translated into English. All in all a good book. 

About the author:
Sven Bert Jonas Karlsson is a Swedish actor and author. He won a Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in 2004 for the movie Details. He published his first book, a collection of short stories, in 2007.

Meet Me in Scotland by Patience Griffin - Review


Published: January 6, 2015
Number of pages: 355
Genre: Romance
Series: Kilts and Quilts #2

Synopsis:
You can run from your problems, but you can’t hide from love in the Scottish seaside town of Gandiegow...

When a video of her calling happily ever after “a foolish fantasy” goes viral, marriage therapist Emma Castle is out of a job—and off to Scotland. The tiny town of Gandiegow is the perfect place to ride out the media storm and to catch up with her childhood friend Claire. But also in Gandiegow is the one man she hoped never to see again.

She’s successfully avoided Gabriel MacGregor since Claire and Dominic’s wedding, only to find he’s now the village doctor—and just as tall, dark, and devilish as ever. Claire and Dominic’s blissful marriage, however, is not what it used to be. Soon Emma and Gabriel find themselves taking sides even as the sparks begin to fly between them. Can Emma help her friends—or regain her career—as she struggles with her own happily ever after?

What did I think of this book:
This is the second book in a enjoyable series. I have to say I liked this one even better than the first one. We got to see a few characters from the first book which was nice. I like that Cait has settled into her role as a mom and that Deydie is still the town boss. Oh and I can't forget that little Mattie makes an appearance and plays a nice part in this book. I would just love to hug this little boy. Then we got to meet new characters. I loved Emma and Gabriel from the time they stepped onto the pages. I felt bad for Emaa as her parents were such horrible mean people and basically forced her to do things that she did not want to do and to feel a way she did not want to feel. I can't imagine growing up hearing your parents say the things about kids that they did. Then we have Gabriel. Although he was from Scotland he was considered an outsider/outlander because he was not from Gandiegow. Some from the town were not accepting of him. Then we got to meet Claire and Dom. Claire made me so mad with her antics and lies she told all because she wanted a baby. So for of course I did not like her. I felt horrible for Don and the way Claire and the town were treating him because he did not want a baby. This book made me smile, mad and gave me a lump in my throat. For me that makes it a great book. I am looking forward to starting the next book in the series very soon. If you are a fan of Robyn Carr's or Sheila Robert's books then you will enjoy this series. Highly recommended. 

About the author:
Award-winning author Patience Griffin has been sewing her whole life but didn’t discover her love of quilting until her late thirties. She decided the best way to acquire her first quilt was to make one for herself. At nearly the same time, she started commuting three and half hours a day for her dream engineering job. To pass the time on the long drive, she got hooked on audiobooks—especially books with love stories. Within a couple of years, she was writing stories of her own. It was no surprise to her family and friends when she combined her love of quilting, her small town roots, and her obsession with Scottish romances into novels. She has gained some recognition with her September 11th Story Quilt which has toured the country as the property of the Pentagon. She has a master's degree in nuclear engineering but spends her days writing stories about hearth and home, and dreaming about the fictional small town of Gandiegow, Scotland

Nine Lifelines by Joyce Ann Brown - Spotlight and Giveaway


Number of pages: 316
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series: Psycho Cat and the Landlady Mystery #3

Synopsis:
The elevator won’t go to the tenth floor, someone is breaking into condos, and the well-heeled Ukrainian renter isn’t paying the rent. Beth and Arnie have retired to the building where Beth’s last rental unit is located, and Beth, the klutzy landlady, has declared herself through solving mysteries. Then, her renter is arrested for the murder of the neighbor who fell (was pushed?) from the tenth-story balcony and the dead neighbor’s grandchildren are left with only their wheelchair-ridden grandmother to care for them. Beth feels compelled to help out.


Are Sylvester’s psycho-cat behaviors providing clues? Is the renter actually the killer? Do the break-ins and elevator problem have anything to do with the murder? Even Arnie, who has always told Beth to keep her nose out of police business, gets involved—for the sake of the children.

About the author:
Joyce Ann Brown, the author of the Psycho Cat and the Landlady Mystery series, set in Kansas City, was a librarian, a landlady, and a Realtor before becoming a short story and novel writer. She also has two mischievous cats.

Her actual tenants have never disappeared, murdered, or been murdered. Nor have any of them found a skeleton in the attic. Joyce has never solved a crime. Moose and Chloe, her cats, haven’t sniffed out a mystery, at least not yet.

Joyce spends her days writing (with a few breaks for tennis, walking, and book clubs) so that Beth, the landlady in the series, and Sylvester, the Psycho Cat, can make up for her real-life lack of excitement in a big way.

Author website with Blog: http://www.joyceannbrown.com
Blog: http://retirementchoicescozymystery.wordpress.com
Blog: http://hikingkctrails.wordpress.com
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/joyceannbrownauthor
Twitter: http://twitter.com/joyceannbrown1
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9858447.Joyce_Ann_Brown

Purchase Links:
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Giveaway:


Tour Participants

August 29 – Mochas, Mysteries and Meows – REVIEW, CHARACTER INTERVIEW
August 29 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
August 30 – Laura’s Interests – REVIEW
August 31 – Mallory Heart’s Cozies – REVIEW
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September 8 – Island Confidential – INTERVIEW
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August 30, 2016

The Black Thumb by Frankie Bow - Spotlight and Giveaway


Published: April 18, 2016
Number of pages: 342
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series: Professor Molly Mystery #2

Synopsis:
When a violent death disrupts the monthly meeting of the Pua Kala Garden society, Professor Molly Barda has no intention of playing amateur detective. But Molly’s not just a witness-the victim is Molly’s house guest and grad-school frenemy. And Molly quickly finds to her dismay that her interest in the murder of the stylish and self-centered Melanie Polewski is more than just…academic.

About the author:
Like Molly Barda, Frankie Bow teaches at a public university. Unlike her protagonist, she is blessed with delightful students, sane colleagues, a loving family, and a perfectly nice office chair. She believes if life isn’t fair, at least it can be entertaining.

In addition to writing murder mysteries, she publishes in scholarly journals under her real name. Her experience with academic publishing has taught her to take nothing personally.

Author Links
Webpage: www.frankiebow.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Frankie_Bow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankie.bow.1
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/frankie-bow/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7809288.Frankie_Bow

Purchase Links
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Giveaway:

August 29, 2016

Fresh Brewed by Pamela Ford - Review and Giveaway

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review

Published: June 14, 2016
Number of pages: 290
Genre: Romance
Series: The Continental Breakfast Club #2

Synopsis:
Breanna Mitchell is on her way to a relaxing vacation at the ocean. Maybe she'll even have a beachside fling to help her get over a recent breakup. But when a tropical storm makes her destination hotel uninhabitable, a chance encounter at continental breakfast delivers a fabulous option—with a catch.

She and her friends can stay at a privately-owned, three-story oceanfront home—if she pretends to be the girlfriend of the owner's heartbreaker grandson, Ethan. Since he won't even be there, how hard could it be?

Everything is going swimmingly until Bree drinks too much wine and regales the family with romantic tales about her relationship with Ethan. His adorable brother Adam gets suspicious. His marriage-minded grandma gets engagement fever. The beautiful woman next door gets teary-eyed.

And then, Ethan unexpectedly arrives. Suddenly Bree is about to get everything she's ever wished for—but is it what she really wants?

My thoughts:
This is the second book in a fun series. I have fallen in love with these characters as they are such fun to be around. It is like spending the day with your best friends when you are reading this story. This time we get to go on a trip with the friends to find love outside of where they live. But this does not seem like such a good idea when a tropical storm messes things up. But these girls are not to be stopped and continue on in their fun adventures. To only have been a fly on the wall to see the faces of Ethan's family the night Bree gets drunk and starts telling tales. The looks must have been priceless. The author did a good job with describing everything in this story so you can get a good picture of all the antics. Everyone wishes they had friends like this that can help each other find love. I am looking forward to the next book in this series and to see where they seek out love nest. 

About the author:
Pamela Ford is the award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance. She grew up watching old movies, blissfully sighing over the romance; and reading sci-fi and adventure novels, vicariously living the action. The combination probably explains why the books she writes are romantic, happily-ever-afters with plenty of plot.

After graduating from college with a degree in Advertising, Pam merrily set off to earn a living, searching for that perfect career as she became a graphic designer, print buyer, waitress, pantyhose salesperson, public relations specialist, copywriter, freelance writer – and finally author. Pam has won numerous awards including the Booksellers Best and the Laurel Wreath, and is a two-time Golden Heart Finalist. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and children.

Giveaway:
Five winners total: 
2 winners will get a print copy of Over Easy + a $10 Starbucks gift card, 
2 winners will get a print copy of Fresh Brewed + a $10 Starbucks gift card, 
1 winner will get a print copy of both books + a $25 Starbucks gift card
Ends Sept 17



Tour Schedule:
Aug 1 - Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Aug 1 - All the Doodles 'n Scribbles - review of Over Easy / author interview
Aug 1 - XoXo Book Blog - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 1 - Working Mommy Journal - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 2 - Bookishly Devoted - review of Over Easy
Aug 2 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 2 - Room With Books - review of Over Easy / author interview / giveaway
Aug 3 - Library of Clean Reads - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 3 - XoXo Book Blog - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 3 - Room With Books - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 4 - Sahar's Blog - review of Over Easy
Aug 4 - Laura's Interests - review of Over Easy / author interview / giveaway
Aug 5 - Working Mommy Journal - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 5 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 8 - Jaquo Lifestyle Magazine - review of Over Easy
Aug 8 - A Wondrous Bookshelf - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 9 - Writing Pearls - review of Over Easy
Aug 9 - Tragically Dull Adventures of an Almost Librarian-review of Over Easy/ giveaway
Aug 10 - Being Tilly's Mummy - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Aug 10 - Writing Pearls - review of Fresh Brewed
Aug 11 - Sahar's Blog - review of Fresh Brewed
Aug 11 - Laura's Interests - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 12 - Jaquo Lifestyle Magazine - book spotlight / author interview
Aug 12 - Tragically Dull Adventures of an Almost Librarian - review of Fresh Brewed
Aug 15 - Wondrous Bookshelf - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 15 - The Travelogue of a book addict - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 15 - The Writing Garnet - review of Over Easy / author interview
Aug 16 - Bound 4 Escape - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 16 - A Bookaholic Blog - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 16 - A Splendid Messy Life - review of Over Easy / giveaway / author interview
Aug 17 - A Holland Reads - review of Over Easy / author interview / giveaway
Aug 17 - Library of Clean Reads - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 18 - Christa Reads and Writes - review of Over Easy
Aug 18 - fuonlyknew - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 19 - Fascinating Quest - review of Over Easy
Aug 19 - Readers Muse - review of Over Easy
Aug 22 - The Travelogue of a book addict - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 22 - A Bookaholic Blog - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 23 - Corinne Rodrigues - review of Over Easy
Aug 23 - A Splendid Messy Life - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 24 - Pause for Tales - review of Over Easy
Aug 25 - Bound 4 Escape - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 25 - Fascinating Quest - review of Fresh Brewed
Aug 25 - fuonlyknew - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 26 - #redhead.with.book - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 29 - A Holland Reads - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 29 - Genuine Jenn - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 30 - Corinne Rodrigues - review of Fresh Brewed
Aug 30 - Bookaholic Banter - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 31 - Pause for Tales - review of Fresh Brewed
Sept 1 - Thoughts on This 'n That - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Sept 1 - Fantastic Feathers - review of Fresh Brewed 
Sept 2 - Thoughts on This 'n That - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 2 - Book and Ink - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Sept 5 - Book and Ink - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 5 - #redhead.with.book - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 6 - Bookaholic Banter - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 6 - Genuine Jenn - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 7 - Bookishly Devoted - review of Fresh Brewed
Sept 7 - Readers Muse - review of Fresh Brewed
Sept 8 - Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 9 - The Writing Garnet - review of Fresh Brewed

August 28, 2016

The Crepes of Wrath by Sarah Fox - Guest Post


Published: August 16, 2016
Number of pages: 257
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series: Pancake House Mystery #1

Synopsis:
When Marley McKinney’s aging cousin, Jimmy, is hospitalized with pneumonia, she agrees to help run his pancake house while he recovers. With its rustic interior and syrupy scent, the Flip Side Pancake House is just as she pictured it—and the surly chef is a wizard with crêpes. Marley expects to spend a leisurely week or two in Wildwood Cove, the quaint, coastal community where she used to spend her summers, but then Cousin Jimmy is found murdered, sprawled on the rocks beneath a nearby cliff.

After she stumbles across evidence of stolen goods in Jimmy’s workshop, Marley is determined to find out what’s really going on in the not-so-quiet town of Wildwood Cove. With help from her childhood crush and her adopted cat, Flapjack, Marley sinks her teeth into the investigation. But if she’s not careful, she’s going to get burned by a killer who’s only interested in serving up trouble.

About the author:
Sarah Fox was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she developed a love for mysteries at a young age. When not writing novels or working as a legal writer, she is often reading her way through a stack of books or spending time outdoors with her English Springer Spaniel.

Author website http://www.authorsarahfox.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/authorsarahfox
Twitter: @thewritefox
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14950357.Sarah_Fox

Purchase Links:
Penguin Random House Amazon.com Amazon.ca Chapters Barnes&Noble Google Play

Guest Post:
Why Cozies?
Ever since I discovered the genre a decade or so ago, I've absolutely loved cozy mysteries. At first I just read cozies, devouring book after book and getting hooked on series after series. Once I wrote my first cozy mystery about three years ago, it felt so right that I knew I would focus my writing on that genre.

Why am I so in love with cozy mysteries? There are several reasons. I'm a huge fan of the mystery genre in general and that’s partly because of the puzzles that mysteries present. It's fun to guess who might be the culprit and to discover what's going on beneath the surface of a community. I love unraveling the puzzles, trying to follow the clues and red herrings, and I especially love a surprise twist that I never saw coming. As for cozies specifically, they bring some extra characteristics to the table, ones that hook me even more than other types of mysteries.

Since cozies tend to be in series format and usually focus on one community throughout, readers have the chance to really get to know not only the main character, but the whole supporting cast as well. Whether the series is set in a small town or a specific community within an urban setting, the colorful characters become so familiar that reading another book in the series is like returning to spend time with old friends (and the occasional not-so-friendly neighbor).

The same can be said of the setting of a cozy mystery series. I love it when the town or community has as much character as the people who live in it. When it's been a while since I last read a book from one of my favorite series, I find I start to miss the town or community and its characters. It's almost like having pangs of homesickness. When that happens, I need to get back to the series as soon as possible, to satisfy my cozy craving.

Another aspect of cozy mysteries that I enjoy is the touch of romance that most series have. I love to follow those subplots through several books, watching the relationships grow and change. When all of these features are added together, the result is a cozy mystery series that keeps me wanting more.

It's also comforting to know that in a cozy mystery, good will prevail over evil in the end. In this crazy, uncertain world, it's nice to be able to lose yourself in a fictional world where everything will ultimately turn out well for the good characters. Whether I'm reading them or writing them, cozies put me in a happy place and make me feel as comforted as if I were curled up under a warm blanket in front of a cheery fire on a cold winter evening. It's that feeling more than anything else that keeps me completely hooked on cozy mysteries.


Tour Participants

August 15 – Reading Reality – REVIEW
August 16 – Mochas, Mysteries and Meows – INTERVIEW
August 16 – The Book’s the Thing – REVIEW
August 16 – Carole’s Book Corner – REVIEW
August 17 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW
August 17 – The Pulp and Mystery Shelf – INTERVIEW
August 18 – Melina’s Book Blog – REVIEW
August 18 – Socrates Book Reviews – REVIEW
August 19 – Babs Book Bistro – REVIEW
August 19 – Laura’s Interests – REVIEW
August 19 – Cassidy Salem Reads & Writes – SPOTLIGHT
August 20 – Lisa Ks Book Reviews – REVIEW
August 21 – Classy Cheapskate – REVIEW
August 22 – Jersey Girl Book Reviews – REVIEW, GUEST POST
August 23 – Ashleyz Wonderland – REVIEW,
August 23 – Island Confidential – SPOTLIGHT
August 24 – A Blue Million Books – GUEST POST
August 25 – Book Babble – REVIEW
August 26 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
August 28 – A Holland Reads – GUEST POST
August 29 – StoreyBook Reviews – REVIEW
August 30 – Queen of All She Reads – REVIEW
August 31 – The Girl with Book Lungs – SPOTLIGHT
August 31 – A Chick Who Reads – REVIEW

August 26, 2016

Dandelion Dead by Chrystle Fiedler - Cover Reveal


Published: September 27, 2016
Number of pages: 384
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series: Natural Remedies #4

I am pleased to be a part of the cover reveal for this fun series. I am looking forward to this book and wanted to share it with you. 

Synopsis:
In a spicy cozy mystery filled with herbal remedies readers will love, a sustainable winery becomes the backdrop for murder! Fortunately, solving crimes comes naturally to charmingly unconventional homeopath and amateur sleuth Willow McQuade, as she looks for clues that will reveal a killer’s true essence.

Pre-Order today –
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August 25, 2016

Blueberry Cupcake Mystery by Naomi Miller - Review, Guest Post and Giveaway

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review

Published: May 27, 2016
Number of pages: 154
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series: Amish Sweet Shop Mystery #1

Synopsis:
In the small town of Abbott Creek, mystery is as much a part of daily life as The Sweet Shop's sugar cookies.

Katie Chupp spends her days at The Sweet Shop, taking care of customers and baking delicious treats . . . not exactly a profession where one expects to be thrown into the midst of mysteries and mayhem.

But when the bakery is broken into, someone has to find the thief . . . besides finding another place to do the baking and get the orders to the customers.

Is this a random theft, or is the thief trying to ruin the town's Independence Day celebration?

Purchase your copy here.

My Thoughts:
This was a fun quick mystery to read by one of our favorite Amish writers. I liked this author's writing style when she writes her Amish books now she has tried her hand at mysteries and I am glad she did. There is also a good message hidden in the pages of this story. This is a fun book that you can read in one sitting. The Sweet Shop sounds like such a fun place to hang out and you feel bad when they were broke into. It was fun to try and figure out who did it and you had to do it in a hurry since this was a novella. I look forward to more of this series. 

About the author:
Naomi Miller mixes up a batch of intrigue, sprinkled with Amish, Mennonite, & English characters, adding a pinch of mystery - and a dash of romance!

Naomi’s day is spent focusing on her writing, editing, and blogging about her experiences with writing.

When she's not working diligently to finish the next book in her Sweet Shop Mystery series. Naomi tries to make time for attending workshops and writers conferences.

Naomi is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) organization.

Naomi also enjoys traveling with her family, singing inspirational/gospel music, taking a daily walk, and witnessing to others of the amazing grace of Jesus Christ.

Guest Post from Naomi Miller

Hello! I’m Naomi Miller — and I’m honored to be featured on Celebrate Lit!

I want to share with you how the title and cover for my debut book, Blueberry Cupcake Mystery, was chosen. This is a story I haven’t shared with anyone else — yet. The story behind the blueberry cupcake…

I was actually writing an Amish suspense novel last winter, when God placed it on my heart to write a shorter story — a cozy mystery, with no suspense, no danger, but plenty of faith, family, compassion and community.

While thinking of the best way to begin the story, my daughter made a batch of blueberry cupcakes, which happen to be one of my favorite treats. Of course, the idea to use a favorite treat was too good to resist. Then, during the early days of writing, I began experimenting with the idea of baking cupcakes — but adding blueberries before baking. Two favorite treats in one!

And there you have it . . . once we had a picture of a blueberry cupcake, the designer quickly sent back a cover I fell in love with (although there were a few more tweaks before the final cover was approved).

I actually began writing many years ago — 1990 to be exact. But I had just become a single mom and I didn’t have time to pursue it. I wrote notes, letters, articles, short stories, and I occasionally thought about a career as a novelist, but not once did I consider that dream to ever become a reality.

Several years ago, after my children were grown, my daughter challenged me to write a novel. I began a sweet, Amish fiction story about a young girl—but about halfway into the story, someone was almost murdered! Needless to say, I was surprised, but kept going. Once done, I went back to the beginning to do a major re-write on what was now an Amish suspense novel.

And that’s . . . the rest of the story.

I’m also excited to be doing two special giveaways — 1) a gift bag full of treats and 2) an advanced reader digital copy of Christmas Cookie Mystery (but you’ll have to wait for it)!

In the meantime, here’s the recipe for those delicious blueberry cupcakes

Blueberry CupcakesIngredients
1 white or yellow cake mix
2 cups fresh blueberries
3 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 1/3 cup water

Prepare cake mix according to the directions. Add blueberries and fold into batter. Bake following instructions on cake mix box.

Icing
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
2 tbsp. milk
additional milk as needed

Directions
Prepare icing, mixing small amounts of confectioner’s sugar with milk to desired consistency. Spread onto cooled cupcakes.

Giveaway


To celebrate her tour, Naomi is giving away a gift bag full of treats and an advanced copy of her new book Christmas Cookie Mystery! Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/a20c


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August 24, 2016

Murder at the Mansion by Janet Finsilver - Spotlight, Guest Post and Giveaway


Published: June 7, 2016
Number of pages: 190
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series; Lyrical Underground

Synopsis:
Fortunes, fineries, and foul play . . .

It’s whale-watching season in Redwood Cove, and B&B manager Kelly Jackson’s battening down the hatches for the tourist rush at Redwood Heights—a Victorian-style estate owned by her boss. And due to recent jewelry thefts, her duties include keeping track of the many dust-covered artifacts spread throughout the property. But when Kelly finds Sylvia Porter’s lifeless body, menial tasks don’t seem so terrible. Enlisting the help of a ragtag group of brainy retirees, aka the “Silver Sentinels,” Kelly’s on the hunt for clues hidden behind the mansion’s glamorous façade. . .and for a killer who may want to make history of her next!

About the author:
Janet Finsilver is the USA TODAY best-selling author of the Kelly Jackson mystery series. She worked in education for many years as a teacher, a program administrator, and a workshop presenter. Janet majored in English and earned a Master’s Degree in Education. She loves animals and has two dogs–Kylie and Ellie. Janet has ridden western style since she was a child and was a member of the National Ski Patrol. One of the highlights of her life was touching whales in the San Ignacio Lagoon. MURDER AT REDWOOD COVE, her debut mystery, was released on October 13, 2015. Her second book, MURDER AT THE MANSION, was released on June 7, 2016.

Author Links
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/janetfinsilverauthor/?fref=ts
Twitter – https://twitter.com/JanetFinsilver
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/janetfinsilver/
Web – http://janetfinsilver.com/

Purchase Links
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Guest Post:
A Kelly Jackson Mystery
by
Janet Finsilver

Hi! I’d like to give you an overview of Murder at the Mansion as well as some background about parts of the book.

The Story
Kelly Jackson returns to California to begin managing Redwood Cove Bed and Breakfast. The inn is being renovated, and while that is happening she is instructed to inventory a collection of objects from the 1800s housed at Redwood Heights, a nearby guest mansion owned by Kelly’s employer, Resorts International. Some jewelry has disappeared from the rooms of guests staying at the mansion, and Kelly is asked to see if she can learn anything. She’ll also be helping with the Whale Frolic, a food and wine event Redwood Heights supports.

Shortly after she arrives, Kelly goes to a guest’s room and finds the woman stabbed, the door and windows locked from the inside. The murdered woman, Sylvia Porter, had caused difficulties for staff members. The police question them as well as Kelly as they search for the killer. A son of one of the Silver Sentinels, a crime-solving group of senior citizens that has helped Kelly in the past, is questioned about the jewelry thefts.

Kelly and the Silver Sentinels must work together to find the murderer and the thief before another life is lost or someone is wrongly accused of a crime they didn’t commit.

The Mansion
Redwood Heights is the name of the mansion in this book. One description from my story reads, “The mansion reminded me of a majestic English queen, the towering trees her staff-in-waiting, her billowing skirts the outcropping of buildings spreading to either side, her crown the widow’s walk on top.”

It’s a fictional building, but it was inspired by Cleveholm Manor in Redstone, Colorado, which was often referred to as Redstone Castle. John Cleveland Osgood, who made a fortune in the coal industry, built the residence. The stunning mansion was operating as a hotel when my husband and I were vacationing in the area. We stayed there a couple of nights.

Crystal chandeliers hung in abundance in many of the rooms, and a ceiling of gold leaf adorned the dining room. The library held a green marble fireplace and had green hand-tooled leather walls. Every one of the forty-two rooms had something special to amaze visitors.

I got up at dawn the first morning and walked around the house. Other than some pans banging in the kitchen, there was nothing to make me aware of anyone else being there. I went to the basement where there was a game area and a room where one of the staff members had said decisions of national impact had been made. John D. Rockefeller, J. P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt, and Senator Edward O. Wolcott had been guests at the mansion.

I soaked in the history and essence of the place. It stayed with me, and when I started Murder at the Mansion, those memories helped me to create Redwood Heights.

Special Dogs

My books have dogs with special abilities. In Murder at the Mansion I introduce Jack and Jill, two beagles trained to sniff out bedbugs and termites. They arrive in an RV with a slogan emblazoned on the side that reads, “Bedbugs? Termites? If you’ve got ’em, they’ll find ’em. Call on Jack and Jill. Get the four-legged pros on the job and have a restful sleep tonight.” As they search for insects, they lead their owner to one piece of the puzzle as to how the guest was murdered.

The Setting

Redwood Cove is based on Mendocino, California, where Murder, She Wrote was filmed. It’s located on headlands high above the Pacific Ocean in northern California. Mendocino is a popular vacation destination and home to numerous art shops and many fine restaurants. A wide variety of festivals help to attract people to the area. Each book in the series has an event based on ones I’ve attended. Murder at the Mansion has Whale Frolic that is similar to the Mendocino Whale Festival.

I hope you enjoyed the post and learning more about the Kelly Jackson mystery series!

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Tour Participants
August 15 – Bea’s Book Nook – REVIEW
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August 24 – The Book’s the Thing – REVIEW
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August 26 – Brooke Blogs – REVIEW

August 21, 2016

The Final Frontiersman by James Campbell - Review


Published: September 13, 2006
Number of pages: 300
Genre: Non-Fiction, Biography

Synopsis:
The inspiration for The Last Alaskans—the eight-part documentary series on Animal Planet! Called “[one of] the greatest life-or-death-tales ever told” (Esquire), James Campbell’s inimitable insider account of a family’s nomadic life in the unshaped Arctic wilderness “is an icily gripping, intimate profile that stands up well beside Krakauer’s classic [Into the Wild], and it stands too, as a kind of testament to the rough beauty of improbably wild dreams” (Men’s Journal).

Hundreds of hardy people have tried to carve a living in the Alaskan bush, but few have succeeded as consistently as Heimo Korth. Originally from Wisconsin, Heimo traveled to the Arctic wilderness in his feverous twenties. Now, more than three decades later, Heimo lives with his wife and two daughters approximately 200 miles from civilization—a sustainable, nomadic life bounded by the migrating caribou, the dangers of swollen rivers, and by the very exigencies of daily existence.

In The Final Frontiersman, Heimo’s cousin James Campbell chronicles the Korth family’s amazing experience, their adventures, and the tragedy that continues to shape their lives. With a deft voice and in spectacular, at times unimaginable detail, Campbell invites us into Heimo’s heartland and home. The Korths wait patiently for a small plane to deliver their provisions, listen to distant chatter on the radio, and go sledding at 44° below zero—all the while cultivating the hard-learned survival skills that stand between them and a terrible fate.

Awe-inspiring and memorable, The Final Frontiersman reads like a rustic version of the American Dream and reveals for the first time a life undreamed by most of us: amid encroaching environmental pressures, apart from the herd, and alone in a stunning wilderness that for now, at least, remains the final frontier.

My thoughts:
Scott and I are fans of the tv show The Last Alaskans so I thought it would be nice to learn more about my favorite family. Heimo and Edna seem like such geniune loving and nice people and after reading this book I have even more respect for both of them. The story starts with Heimo in his home town of Appleton, Wisconsin and moves on to his dream of moving to Alaska and how he came to live in the bush. Let me tell you it takes a very strong person to do what he has done. It is not for everyone. I found this quote in the book about people who move to Alaska and loved it - they call these people sourdoughs "soured on this country and ain't go no dough to get out" Makes a lot of sense to me. Alos they say if you live in Alaska two years your feet will be frozen in. Heimo happens to be one of only seven people with a cabin permit in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge which is 19.5 million acres. Out of those seven he is the only one who is a permanent resident. I liked how there was a little history of the Eskimos included and it made me very angry to see they were treated just as bad if not worse than the Native Americans in the lower 48. In fact over 2/3 of the tribes were descimated. All for greedy people. For me this was a good, very informative book and am happy that I took the time to read it. 

About the author:
Author, adventurer and producer James Campbell is a native of Wisconsin, where he lives with his wife and three daughters. He has written stories for Outside, National Geographic Adventure, Military History, Backpacker, Audubon, Field and Stream, and many other magazines and newspapers. His first book, The Final Frontiersman was chosen by Amazon in 2004 as the #1 Outdoor title of the Year and one of the Top 50 books of the Year and by the Midwest Booksellers Association as one of the Top 2 nonfiction titles of the year. His fascination with New Guinea and the war in the South Pacific led him to the story of the 32nd Division, the Ghost Mountain Boys, and his book of the same name. In 2006, he followed the route of the Ghost Mountain Boys across New Guinea -- a journey that historians describe as "one of the cruelest in military history" -- and shot a documentary film in the process. His story, “Chasing Ghosts,” about that expedition, which appeared in the May 2007 issue of Outside magazine, was chosen for The Best American Travel Writing 2008. The Ghost Mountain Boys: Their Epic March and the Terrifying Battle for New Guinea – the Forgotten War of the South Pacific was chosen as a Book-of-the-Month Club selection and History and Military BOMC selections. It also won the 2008 RR Donnelley Literary Award, given for the highest literary achievement by a Wisconsin author. Campbell’s newest book, Braving It: A Father, A Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the Alaskan Wild will be released by Penguin-Random House in May 2016.

Campbell is the co-Executive Producer of the Discovery Channel series, The Last Alaskans, which was inspired by his first book, The Final Frontiersman.

August 20, 2016

Fetching Sweetness by Dana Mentink - Review and Giveaway

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review

Published: August 1, 2016
Number of pages: 224
Genre: Romance, Christian Fiction

Synopsis:
Standing between Stephanie and her dream is one hundred pounds of lovable trouble.

It should have been so simple for Stephanie Pink: Meet up with Agnes Wharton in a small town in California, retrieve the reclusive author's valuable new manuscript, and be promoted to a full-fledged literary agent.

But Agnes's canine companion, Sweetness, decides to make a break for it before Stephanie can claim her prize. Until Agnes has Sweetness safely back at home in Eagle Cliff, Washington, Stephanie will never set eyes on the manuscript she needs to make her dreams come true.

When Stephanie tracks the runaway mutt to a campground, she meets Rhett Hastings---a man also on the run from a different life and a costly mistake. Rhett agrees to help Stephanie search for the missing dog . . . thus launching a surprising string of adventures and misadventures.

Once Sweetness gets added to the mix, it's a recipe for love and loss, merriment and mayhem, fun and faith in the backwoods of the Pacific Northwest.

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My thoughts:
This is the second book in this series that I have read and I think I enjoyed it even more than the first one. I enjoy the writing style of this author as she turns this story into a quick read. It is also cute how the books have animal themed titles. The main character was very likeable to me as she is a bookaholic just like me. I enjoyed "watching" how Rhett and Stephanie's relationship grows throughout the story. For me one of the great thing about this book is the inclusion of the dogs. I love books that have a great pet that is just like a family member. This book is full of romance, humor and encouragment - an all around good book. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. 

About the author:
Dana Mentink lives in California, where the weather is golden and the cheese is divine. Dana is an American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year finalist for romantic suspense and an award winner in the Pacific Northwest Writers Literary Contest. Her suspense novel, Betrayal in the Badlands, earned a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third and fourth grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with her husband, two daughters, a dog with social anxiety problems, a chubby box turtle, and a feisty parakeet.

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August 17, 2016

Saffire by Sigmund Brouwer - Review

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review from Blogging for Books

Published: August 16, 2016
Number of pages: 336
Genre: Historical Fiction

Synopsis:
I reminded myself that once you start to defend someone, it's difficult to find a place to stop. But I went ahead and took that first step anyway. . .

For President Teddy Roosevelt, controlling the east-west passage between two oceans mattered so much that he orchestrated a revolution to control it. His command was to "let the dirt fly," and for years, the American Zone of the Panama Canal mesmerized the world, working in uneasy co-existence with the Panamanian aristocrats.

It's in this buffered Zone where, in 1909, James Holt takes that first step to protect a defenseless girl named Saffire, expecting a short and simple search for her mother. Instead it draws him away from safety, into a land haunted by a history of pirates, gold runners, and plantation owners, all leaving behind ghosts of their interwoven desires, sins, and ambitions, ghosts that create the web of deceit and intrigue of a new generation of revolutionary politics. It will also bring him together with a woman who will change his course or bring an end to it.

A love story set within a historical mystery, Saffire brings to vibrant life the most impressive--and embattled--engineering achievement of the twentieth-century.

My thoughts:
This is the first book I have read by this author. I liked that it was a historical fiction book set in one of my favorite time periods. There is a lot in this book to keep you interested. It has some adventure, suspense, romance, politics, and history. When you read this you can tell the author did her research as it shows through. The author's writing style was also nice and made the story move right along. I liked Saffire and her determination to find out all should could about her mother. All in all a very good book and I will be watching for more from this author.

About the author:
Sigmund is married to songwriter recording artist Cindy Morgan. The couple and their two young daughters divide their time between Red Deer, Alberta and Nashville, Tennessee. He loves going to schools to get kids excited about reading, reaching roughly 80,000 students a year through his Rock&Roll Literacy Show.

Over Easy by Pamela Ford - Review, Interview and Giveaway

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review

Published: May 10, 2016
Number of pages: 262
Genre: Romance
Series: The Continental Breakfast Club #1

Synopsis:
Allie Parker's had enough. Just because she's a dog groomer, her overachieving family of doctors and lawyers treats her like a child. She's convinced that a successful husband is all she needs to change their attitudes.

So when she and her friends come up with a brilliant new way to meet eligible men, Allie squeezes into her sister's stylish clothes and sneaks into continental breakfast at an upscale hotel to find herself the perfect guy. Before Allie has taken her last bite of syrup-laden waffle, she's met the man of her dreams. But what she doesn't know is that he's a jewel thief who mistakenly thinks she's his contact—and so does everyone else who's after his stash of diamonds.

Suddenly Allie's world is crazily upended. And as she scrambles to prove her innocence and get back to her old life, she discovers happily ever after sneaks up when you least expect it.

My thoughts:
This is the first book in a series that I was lucky enough to get to read. This was such a fun book to read. It was a light book that reads very quickly. Another thing I like about this book is that the way the author writes and makes you feel as if you are a part of the story. What a funny plan to go to a continental breakfast to find yourself a boyfriend. I can just imagine what was going through Allie's mind or maybe not going through her mind. Going along with Allie is like being with your best friend. Full of adventure and laughs. I am starting book two asap and watch for my review of that at the end of the month. 

About the author:
Pamela Ford is the award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance. She grew up watching old movies, blissfully sighing over the romance; and reading sci-fi and adventure novels, vicariously living the action. The combination probably explains why the books she writes are romantic, happily-ever-afters with plenty of plot.

After graduating from college with a degree in Advertising, Pam merrily set off to earn a living, searching for that perfect career as she became a graphic designer, print buyer, waitress, pantyhose salesperson, public relations specialist, copywriter, freelance writer – and finally author. Pam has won numerous awards including the Booksellers Best and the Laurel Wreath, and is a two-time Golden Heart Finalist. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and children.

Interview:
When did your love of writing begin?
I’ve always liked to write, but my goal from high school forward was to break into advertising—not write a book. Only after being a copywriter for several years did the idea of writing a book occur to me, and even then, I didn’t give it a try until I was in my thirties.

Do you have a scheduled writing time, place, and/or routine?
The earlier I start each day, the more productive I am. I have a dedicated workspace in the house (not a separate office, but a corner of the living room with windows on both sides) where I work. I’ve found, though, that I’m even more productive if I leave the house and work in a coffee shop or the library. There are just too many ways to procrastinate at home!

What do you do to get over writer’s block?
A change of location is really helpful for me. Working in a new place seems to give my brain a creative jolt. I will also go back and revisit my main character’s history, goals, and motivations to make sure my writing isn’t stalling because I don’t know my character well enough.

What was it like to get your first writing contract?

Chasing the dream of publication was such an emotional roller coaster of hope and rejection that when the call finally came, it was almost surreal. As the editor was saying she wanted to buy my book, it actually felt like time stopped for few seconds. I was so excited, I forgot to ask how much the advance was and had to call her back.

How has the publishing/writing world changed since you first started writing?
I sold my first book in 2004 and the changes since then have been huge. My first few books involved mailing the hard copy of the print manuscript back and forth with the publisher, with shipping fees easily $50 each way. The biggest, most recent change has been the public acceptance of ebooks and the rise in digital publishing. Suddenly, instead waiting 18 months for a book to come out, authors could launch them immediately upon completion.

You write about strong female characters. Are they modeled after anyone?
They’re not modeled after anyone in particular, although I will say that a bit of me ends up in every character I write. I might borrow one aspect of someone’s personality that I find interesting, but I never base characters on real people. I think I tend to create characters I would like to be friends with.

When you are not writing, what do you like to do?
I like to spend time with my family and to stay active—running, skiing, biking, walking. I’m not very good at sitting still, which is probably an odd trait for a writer.

Do you have any advice for beginning authors?
Two things, actually! First, learn the craft. I stumbled around for years trying to write a book without realizing there is actually a method. Once I understood scene and sequel; goal, motivation and conflict; turning points; black moments; and character arcs, it made writing easier, and I finally sold. Second, keep writing. As life starts to interfere—family, job, house—it can be easy to put off your writing dreams thinking you have plenty of time to do it later. Don’t let yourself do that. Fight for your dreams because the years slip past much too fast.

Do you have a favorite author or book you would like to recommend to readers?

I love so many different types of books, but my all-time favorite is probably The Mists of Avalon by Marian Zimmer Bradley. It’s a big book and I’ve still read it a few times!

Please tell us five random things about yourself.

-I’m a dog lover.
-I was a tomboy growing up.
-I like reading young adult novels.
-I’m going to Paris for the first time in November.
-I am a big Star Wars and Star Trek fan


Giveaway:
Five winners total: 
2 winners will get a print copy of Over Easy + a $10 Starbucks gift card, 
2 winners will get a print copy of Fresh Brewed + a $10 Starbucks gift card, 
1 winner will get a print copy of both books + a $25 Starbucks gift card
Ends Sept 17



Tour Schedule:
Aug 1 - Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Aug 1 - All the Doodles 'n Scribbles - review of Over Easy / author interview
Aug 1 - XoXo Book Blog - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 1 - Working Mommy Journal - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 2 - Bookishly Devoted - review of Over Easy
Aug 2 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 2 - Room With Books - review of Over Easy / author interview / giveaway
Aug 3 - Library of Clean Reads - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 3 - XoXo Book Blog - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 3 - Room With Books - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 4 - Sahar's Blog - review of Over Easy
Aug 4 - Laura's Interests - review of Over Easy / author interview / giveaway
Aug 5 - Working Mommy Journal - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 5 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 8 - Jaquo Lifestyle Magazine - review of Over Easy
Aug 8 - A Wondrous Bookshelf - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 9 - Writing Pearls - review of Over Easy
Aug 9 - Tragically Dull Adventures of an Almost Librarian-review of Over Easy/ giveaway
Aug 10 - Being Tilly's Mummy - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Aug 10 - Writing Pearls - review of Fresh Brewed
Aug 11 - Sahar's Blog - review of Fresh Brewed
Aug 11 - Laura's Interests - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 12 - Jaquo Lifestyle Magazine - book spotlight / author interview
Aug 12 - Tragically Dull Adventures of an Almost Librarian - review of Fresh Brewed
Aug 15 - Wondrous Bookshelf - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 15 - The Travelogue of a book addict - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 15 - The Writing Garnet - review of Over Easy / author interview
Aug 16 - Bound 4 Escape - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 16 - A Bookaholic Blog - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 16 - A Splendid Messy Life - review of Over Easy / giveaway / author interview
Aug 17 - A Holland Reads - review of Over Easy / author interview / giveaway
Aug 17 - Library of Clean Reads - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 18 - Christa Reads and Writes - review of Over Easy
Aug 18 - fuonlyknew - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 19 - Fascinating Quest - review of Over Easy
Aug 19 - Readers Muse - review of Over Easy
Aug 22 - The Travelogue of a book addict - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 22 - A Bookaholic Blog - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 23 - Corinne Rodrigues - review of Over Easy
Aug 23 - A Splendid Messy Life - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 24 - Pause for Tales - review of Over Easy
Aug 25 - Bound 4 Escape - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 25 - Fascinating Quest - review of Fresh Brewed
Aug 25 - fuonlyknew - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 26 - #redhead.with.book - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 29 - A Holland Reads - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Aug 29 - Genuine Jenn - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 30 - Corinne Rodrigues - review of Fresh Brewed
Aug 30 - Bookaholic Banter - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Aug 31 - Pause for Tales - review of Fresh Brewed
Sept 1 - Thoughts on This 'n That - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Sept 1 - Fantastic Feathers - review of Fresh Brewed 
Sept 2 - Thoughts on This 'n That - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 2 - Book and Ink - review of Over Easy / giveaway
Sept 5 - Book and Ink - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 5 - #redhead.with.book - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 6 - Bookaholic Banter - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 6 - Genuine Jenn - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 7 - Bookishly Devoted - review of Fresh Brewed
Sept 7 - Readers Muse - review of Fresh Brewed
Sept 8 - Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers - review of Fresh Brewed / giveaway
Sept 9 - The Writing Garnet - review of Fresh Brewed