It is with a sad heart that I share the news that my husband passed away last month. While adjusting to his loss, I am slowly getting through all the tasks that need to be done. In the early morning hours, I’ve once again been working on my latest mystery. This brings me comfort and … Read more
I am excited to offer a new trade paperback edition of Circle of Light, #1 in The Light-Year Series. This title was originally published by Dorchester and has been revised with added bonus materials. The idea came as a dream, and when I woke up, I realized I had to finish the story. Circle of … 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
Reviews are an author’s lifeblood. At best, they can strongly influence new readers to buy your book. At worst, a slew of poor reviews or low numbers may lead your publisher to think twice about accepting your option book. The quantity and ratings also affect your promotional opportunities since some ads require at least 10 … Read more
I am excited to announce the release of STAR TANGLED MURDER, #18 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries. Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-24-9 Print ISBN: 978-1-952886-25-6 Edited by Deni Dietz at Stray Cat Productions Cover Design by The Killion Group, Inc. Interior Design www.formatting4U.com Cover Copy by BlurbWriter.com Join me at TWO … Read more
I am excited to announce that Keeper of the Rings is now available in a new print edition! This is the book that taught me how to write a murder mystery. It was the fourth novel I wrote for Dorchester in my early days as a romance writer. This version has been revised and updated. … Read more
STAR TANGLED MURDER, #18 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries, is now available for Preorder. Join me on Jan. 15 for an official Cover Reveal at Dru’s Book Musing! I’ll be giving away an advance reading copy of my new book at this event so don’t miss out! Release Date; March 14, 2023 Copyright © … Read more
November is my birthday month, and we have a lot to celebrate! Here’s a rundown of upcoming events. More detailed posts will follow in the next few days. Nov. 12 – 24 Virtual Book Tour https://nancyjcohen.com/appearances Nov. 16 Book Launch Party 7:00 – 8:30 pm EST https://www.facebook.com/NewReleaseParty Nov. 16 – STYLED FOR MURDER Release Date … Read more
NEW LARGE PRINT RELEASE! I am excited to announce the Large Print release of Trimmed to Death from Wheeler Publishing (Gale/Cengage). Savvy hairstylist and amateur sleuth Marla Vail enters a charity bake-off contest at a fall festival sponsored by a local farm. While she waits to see if her coconut fudge pie is a winner, … Read more
Recently, I attended the breakfast sponsored by Mystery Writers of America Florida Chapter at the Florida Library Association conference. Sixty librarians had signed up for this event. We ate first, and then jumped into Author Speed Dating. Since there were five of us, we had the librarians spaced out at five tables. During the allotted … Read more