Scoundrels in Georgetown!

Members Lorena Peter, Susan Bell, and Elaine Munsch held down the DRS table at the Books, Hooks, and Crooks author event hosted by the Kentuckiana Romance Writers.

 

Another DRS member, Carol Preflatish, had a table there, also. Everyone had a great time and books sales were pretty good. We look forward to attending again next year.

 

Lynn Slaughter

Lynn Slaughter is excited that her last four novels have been accepted into Indie Kentucky, a collection of books from local self-published authors and those published by small presses which are available exclusively on the BiblioBoard Library mobile and web platform.

This collection is available to patrons of participating libraries all across our state/region.

Leisha’s Song
Missing Mom
Deadly Setup
Missed Cue

Lynda Rees

Lynda’s short story, My Old Kentucky Haunt, launches on 7/16/25 by Piker Press.

 

 

 

 

 

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Carol Preflatish

Carol Preflatish will be signing her books at the Spring into Books event at:

Charlestown Coffee and Cream Shop

Saturday, May 10 from 10 am to 1 pm

830 Main St, Charlestown, Indiana

Lynn Slaughter

Lynn Slaughter’s novel, Missing Mom, was named a Maxy Awards finalist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lynn attended Malice Domestic where she participated in a panel called, “Whose Genre Is it Anyway?”

 

 

 

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Lorena Peter and Lynda Rees

Moonstruck LLC’s Book Nook in Williamstown, KY will host members Lorena Peter, PhD and Lynda Rees for a book launch party.

Lorena and Lynda will present their new books, sign them and greet customers at Moonstruck on April 5 from 11am – 3:00pm. Join them at this fun event.

Join us for a Book Launch Party at the Book Nook in Moonstruck Gifts, LLC on Main Street in Williamstown, KY. We look forward to chatting with you. More information at:   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553471506606

Lynda Rees

Lynda Rees celebrates the launch of her latest book, Rock Starr Baby Daddy, A Flip or Flop Mystery.

Information at: https://lyndareesauthor.com/2025/03/10/new-dont-miss-it/

 

Lynda Rees, The Murder Guru will host a LIVE FACEBOOK BLOG PARTY Friday 4/11/25 from 9am – 7pm. Join Lynda for FUN and PRIZES! 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/amandasateam

 

Jeanette Pope

Jeanette Pope will be signing books at:

Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church

2224 West Chestnut, Louisville

Saturday, April 12^th  starting at 2pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Derby Rotten Scoundrels will be at the Kentucky Flea Market from:

10am to 6pm on February 21 and 22

11am to 5pm on February 23

 

Our booth will feature local authors including Lynn Slaughter, Beverle Graves Myers, EM Munsch, Susan Bell, Karen Block, Lorena Peter, and Amethyst Drake!

Come buy a book, say hello, and learn more about our writing community!

See you at the Kentucky Expo Center South Wing B in Louisville, Kentucky!

Lynn Slaughter

Lynn signed a contract with Melange Books for her seventh novel, Death in the End Zone, a sequel to her adult mystery, Missed Cue, which again features Lieutenant Caitlin O’Connor investigating a puzzling case. Publication is slated for the spring of 2026.

Lynn’s article on Writing Engaging Young Adult Mysteries That Tackle Emotional Health Issues appeared in KitLit Cafe: https://www.kidlitcraft.com/craft-articles/young-adult-mysteries-emotional-health-lynn-slaughter 

Lynn will present a session on Young Adult Literature with fellow author Noel Barton at the Kentucky Women’s Book Festival, March 1, 2025, held at the University of Louisville’s Ekstrom Library.

 

Congratulations Lynn!

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