I’m excited to announce the release of Murder Pays a Call, a brand-new cozy mystery! To celebrate, I’ll be making appearances at these various online sites. Please join me for fun and prizes as we welcome Keri Armstrong, my newest sleuth. APPEARANCES Sept. 8 – Fresh Fiction Blog – AUTHOR GUEST POST Sept. 9 –Dru’s … Read more
MURDER PAYS A CALL A Keri Armstrong Cozy Mystery Release Date: Sept. 9, 2025 Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-36-2 Print ISBN: 978-1-952886-37-9 Edited by The Write Touch Cover Design by The Killion Group, Inc. Interior Design by Formatting4U.com *If you missed my cover reveal at Dru’s Book Musing, head on over there … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day Month! As a gift to you, I’m offering a copy of Permed to Death for FREE. Yes, you heard me. My First-in-Series for the Bad Hair Day Mysteries is Free! Sassy salon owner Marla Shore is giving grumpy Mrs. Kravitz a perm when her client dies in the shampoo chair. If that … Read more
I am pleased to announce that The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Volume Six: Books 16-18 is available for preorder. Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Volume Six: Books 16-18 Release Date: January 23, 2024 Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-35-5 Cover Design by The Killion Group, Inc Digital Layout by Formatting4u.com … Read more
In writing a novel, authors research much more material than goes into the story. If we add too much, our editors call it an info dump. But too little, and things might not make sense. In Star Tangled Murder, hairstylist Marla Vail and her detective husband, Dalton, attend a battle reenactment at a living history … Read more
First in Series Mysteries with Humor Giveaway If you like reading humorous mysteries, Enter Now to win 45+ First in Series Mysteries with Humor AND a brand new eReader from BookSweeps. I am offering PERMED TO DEATH, book #1 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries, in this giveaway. Please share with your friends! … Read more
When you’re writing a series, you need to be aware of scenes written in previous books that might impact your current story. Has your sleuth encountered a similar character before, researched a familiar topic, or visited the same place? If so, this might change how you approach a scene for your work in progress. During … Read more
I’m excited to announce the release of The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Volume Five: Books 13-15 Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-20-1 Cover Design by The Killion Group, Inc. Digital Layout by Formatting4u.com In this trio of adventures, Marla solves a murder at her day spa during the December holidays, investigates … Read more
I have some exciting news to share that just can’t wait! This has been a busy time with Thanksgiving, my birthday and the first night of Hanukkah all rolled into one weekend. Now I’m gearing up for the rest of the holidays before hopefully getting back to writing again. Meanwhile, I am thrilled to announce … Read more
Watch this fun and enticing Book Trailer for STYLED FOR MURDER, a Bad Hair Day cozy mystery coming on Nov. 16th! When hairstylist and savvy sleuth, Marla Vail, gets a frantic call from her mother that there’s a dead body in her shower, Marla realizes this wasn’t part of the home renovation plans. The victim … Read more