All Blog Posts Tagged 'cozy' (22)

Poirot's David Suchet

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Added by Brian Kavanagh on November 26, 2009 at 6:47pm — 1 Comment

My Christmas Giveaway this year is a paperback copy of BLOODY HAM and an eBook PDF copy of CAPABLE OF MURDER. Please specify which one you would prefer. This year you must answer a question! Belinda Lawrence's new mystery takes place in an important town in Kent, England famous for a murder in the Cathedral! Name the town. Sign in to my Guest Book on my Website http://beekayvic.tripod.com Entries close midnight Sunday 22nd November. Fi… Continue

Added by Brian Kavanagh on November 16, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

I just signed a new book contract!!

I am thrilled to announce that after my agent, Sandra Bond, spent over a year and a half diligently trying to sell my new mystery series to various publishers in this disastrous economy, she has finally succeeded in finding a home for it at Midnight Ink Books ( http://midnightinkbooks.com/ ), the mystery imprint of Llewellyn Worldwide ( http://www.llewellyn.com/ ). We were getting feedback like "the concept for this series is fabulous and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the manuscript" followed by… Continue

Added by Beth Groundwater on September 5, 2009 at 2:40am — 10 Comments

E BOOK ALERT

Available for Amazon’s KINDLE, Sony Reader or a range of eBook reading devices, the Belinda Lawrence mystery series for US $1.65 (approx) or 1 Pound Sterling each as a PDF. CAPABLE OF MURDER, THE EMBROIDERED CORPSE and BLOODY HAM direct from the publisher, BeWrite Books. Others charge according to their own policies: BeWrite offer you, my reader, my eBooks at this low price. Why not meet Belinda Lawrence and enjoy all three mysteries on your KINDLE or eBook reader? This link takes you directly… Continue

Added by Brian Kavanagh on August 19, 2009 at 9:39pm — No Comments

Another great review for TO HELL IN A HANDBASKET

I'm thrilled that Caryl Harvey, a reviewer at the I Love A Mystery website, gave my second Claire Hanover gift basket designer mystery, TO HELL IN A HANDBASKET, a great review and recommended it to the website's readers. I especially liked the last paragraph: "TO HELL IN A HANDBASKET is Beth Groundwater's second gift-basket-designer mystery. Groundwater's familiarity with Colorado ski resorts adds realism that roots her readers into her mystery. Her heroine Claire is great fun as an aging mama… Continue

Added by Beth Groundwater on August 13, 2009 at 10:41am — No Comments

Writing "How To" Books I Recommend

At my blog (http://bethgroundwater.blogspot.com/) today I discussed books about writing that have been useful to me in my career and may be useful to other fiction writers. The list is below. To see why I recommended each one, check out my blog! Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott How to Write a Damn Good Mystery by James Frey The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler Techniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight Swain Writing the Fiction Synopsis by Pam McCutcheon 10 Steps to Creating Memorable Characte… Continue

Added by Beth Groundwater on July 14, 2009 at 1:49am — 5 Comments

Introducing Hazel Whitby !

Those who know her, enjoy her company. Those who don't know her, will. MURDER MOST MYSTERIOUS http://beekay12.webs.com/ "Mr. Kavanagh managed to do what one of my favorite authors, M C Beaton, does so well, incorporate humor within the confines of a credible mystery." Mary Lynn is the author of "Dear Cari." © MyShelf.Com. All Rights Reserved

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Added by Brian Kavanagh on July 9, 2009 at 3:29pm — No Comments

Is this the ghost of Ham House?

I was interested in this clipping about the Ghost of Ham House, in England, as the ghost is one of the mysterious elements in BLOODY HAM, the third Belinda Lawrence mystery. Take a look and see what you think! http://tinyurl.com/nagfuw Cheers, Brian BOOK DETAILS http://www.blazingtrailers.com/show.php?title=520… Continue

Added by Brian Kavanagh on July 5, 2009 at 6:33pm — No Comments

My northwest book signing tour

For a description of my 2-week northwest book signing tour, complete with photos, go to: http://bethgroundwater.blogspot.com/ I had a great time meeting readers who came in to chat with me! Continue

Added by Beth Groundwater on June 29, 2009 at 12:05pm — No Comments

THE EMBROIDERED CORPSE

An extract from Book Two of Belinda Lawrence mystery series. Read and enjoy!

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Added by Brian Kavanagh on June 14, 2009 at 8:01pm — No Comments

CAPABLE OF MURDER extract

You are invited to read an extract from Book One of the Belinda Lawrence mystery series. Published by BeWrite Books.

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Added by Brian Kavanagh on June 11, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Winter or Summer, whatever....

It's now officially Winter, Down Under in Australia, and Summer up north in US, Canada and Europe. For those who are squeezing into bathing suits and heading off for a holiday in the sun, some good reading is a requisite. And I suggest you take Belinda Lawrence along. She's good company. For those in southern climes and who are cuddling up by the fire, wearing warm jim jams and sipping hot chocolate, Belinda is equally at home in cozy winter situations. Wherever you are, best check out her adv… Continue

Added by Brian Kavanagh on June 2, 2009 at 4:12pm — No Comments

Fiddling Up Murder

D. H. Parker fiddles up another great mystery DARK DIAMOND REEL all this week On Wings of Murder at http://murderx5.blogspot.com Continue

Added by Linda Suzane on June 2, 2009 at 10:55am — No Comments

EASTER BOOK GIVEAWAY

To celebrate Easter I'm giving away a paperback copy of the first Belinda Lawrence mystery novel, CAPABLE OF MURDER. Plus, an eBook copy of her second mystery, THE EMBROIDERED CORPSE. Go to Belinda's website, let her tell you of her adventures, and then sign the Guest Book. http://belindalawrence.webs.com/ Be sure to indicate if you want the paperback or the eBook. And leave your email address so I can advise the winner! You have until midnight on… Continue

Added by Brian Kavanagh on April 1, 2009 at 8:21pm — 1 Comment

We've moved our blog!

The Dames have a new blog host and address: http://damesofdialogue.wordpress.com Stop by and post a comment. We love to hear from readers and other writers. Continue

Added by Maggie Bishop on March 25, 2009 at 10:15pm — No Comments

A NEW YEAR A NEW WEBSITE

For 2009 I have revised my website and video book trailers. Comments please! :-) Cheers, Brian Brian Kavanagh Author of Belinda Lawrence Mysteries http://beekayvic.tripod.com Continue

Added by Brian Kavanagh on January 5, 2009 at 5:24pm — No Comments

Staging the Scene: The Story Behind the New York Times Story

Each Sunday, The New York Times’ Real Estate section showcases a city residence. The feature is called “Habitat” and the articles don’t merely profile a residence; rather, the stories discuss how the space suits the people who live there. When my husband, Joe Stanko, and I learned that the New York Times was interested in featuring our apartment, one question came to our minds: Where in God’s name would we stash our stuff? If you’ve never lived in New York City, you don’t know what I’m talking… Continue

Added by Jane Cleland on December 11, 2008 at 12:12pm — No Comments

NETDRAG, EPISODE 11 W/GUEST MYSTERY AUTHOR PAT BROWNING

NETDRAG, EPISODE #11 Continue

Added by K.R. Lewis on December 10, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

WINTER READING

For those of you in the Northern Hemisphere, with winter approaching, it's time to think of books, books that will comfort you as you curl up before the fire with a Hot Toddy or a Mulled Wine. My Belinda Lawrence mystery series is an ideal winter companion. CAPABLE OF MURDER THE EMBROIDERED CORPSE BLOODY HAM Go get 'em ! "Kavanagh managed to do what MC Beaton, does so well, incorporate humor within the confines of a credible mystery." - Mary Lynn, author of 'Dear Cari' MyShelf.com… Continue

Added by Brian Kavanagh on October 8, 2008 at 9:07pm — No Comments

One Bad Apple

Some people snidely refer to a book as a cozy mystery. Sheila Connolly's One Bad Apple is an example of everything that is right with the cozy mystery. Her book has a likable heroine, an attractive small town setting, a slimy victim, and fascinating side elements. I hope Connolly returns… Continue

Added by Lesa Holstine on August 7, 2008 at 11:29pm — No Comments