Lynn Slaughter
Excited to share that DEADLY SETUP has been named an Imadjinn finalist for best young adult novel, and my work-in-progress, MISSING MOM, won third place in the “Thriller First Pages” contest sponsored by the Institute for Writers.The Teen G.E.N. team wants to thank you once again for being our guest on the show. We hope you enjoyed being a part of it as much as we loved having you on!
The interview is now live! You can watch it here:
You can also listen to it on Spotify & Apple or anywhere you get your podcasts from here: https://anchor.fm/glendalelac
Elaine Munsch and Susan Bell
Jeffersonville Library Talk and Book Signing
On April 1, the Jeffersonville Library hosted a talk/book signing for members Elaine and Susan.
Susan gave a brief presentation on our chapter and explained the genesis and publication of the chapter’s bourbon anthology, Mystery With a Splash of Bourbon.
We had a nice turnout, and appreciate fellow Scoundrels Carol and Leanne coming by in support!
Barnes and Noble Book Signing
On April 15, Elaine and Susan did a signing at the new Barnes and Noble at The Paddocks. We got to meet up with former member Bev Myers, and fellow Scoundrels Lynn and Leanne came by to say hello.
Linda Rees
News from Linda Rees:
1)FLIP OR FLOP, MURDER HOUSE is NOW available on preorder, official launch 4/1/23. Links:
AMZ eBook: amzn.to/3FLkOpS Print https://amzn.to/40wntM2
B&N EBOOK: http://bit.ly/3lLm31s Print http://bit.ly/3lQAPDV
KOBO/WALMART: Flip or Flop, Murder House eBook by Lynda Rees – EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United States
2) The second anthology written by members of Bluegrass Writers Coalition is now published and available for purchase. Twenty-six of our members contributed stories, articles, memoirs, poetry and photographs to this book, and every single one is beautiful. Contributions by:
Lynda Rees, Chris Helvey, Ginny Patrick, Stephen Vest, Paul Stansbury, Debra Ison, Vicki Easterly, Doris Settles, Shannon McRoberts
My short story memoir Down Home is included in this wonderful book. It’s available in ebook and print. Order at: https://amzn.to/3JUUdcs
3) I received the most fabulous reviews from a group of authors I met from New England. This is what they said about:
HART’S GIRLS, REGGIE CHRONICLES 1
REVIEWS:
♥ “This story was fantastic. I loved the characters, the setting, the ending, and the writing!”
♥ “First book I’ve read from this author; I will definitely put her on my list of favorites.”
♥ “I immediately went and bought the previous book in the series.”
♥ “Your book pulled me out of my reading slump. Thank you!”
♥ “From the beginning to the end, I couldn’t put this book down. I am off to get more of your books.”
♥ “Outstanding! I could not put this one down.”
Available at:
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w?ean=2940186749875
KOBO/RAKUTEN: https://bit.ly/3NtzoUy
APPLE: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id644294888
4) I hosted an online Zoom class for the Contemporary Romance Writers on Organization and Productivity for Authors. The class can be accessed at this link or by clicking the logo below. https://contemporaryromance.org/workshop/organization-and-productivity/
5) I’m teaching an on-line class for the Womens Fiction Writer’s Association 4/20-4/30/23. Join us. it’s available at https://www.womensfictionwriters.org
Here’s what one author said about it. “I have to tell you – I absolutely love your lessons. They are professional and thorough! Great job! This is a fabulous workshop! Tara Baisden, Books that explore the emotional journey of a protagonist.”
6) Saturday 4/29 9-4, I will join a fabulous group of authors at the Bluegrass Writers’ Coalition Conference at the Frankfort Country Club in Frankfort, KY. Join us. Book signing opportunity!
7) May 27, 10-3:00, I’ll be signing books with a great group of authors in Jefferson, Ohio at the Ohio Author Fair at the Jefferson Mall. Come join us.
8) I’m teaching along with other great speakers and authors at the Washington Romance Writers ‘2023 In the Company of Writers Retreat and Conference’ at the Hilton Garden June 2-4, 2023. Inn Shirlington, Washington, D.C. Workshops include:
“How to Write Sweet, Hallmark Style Romance” with USA Today Best-Selling Author Teri Wilson
“The Business of Publishing” with Golden Heart Award Winning and Rita Finalist Author Linda Rees
“Better Faster Academy Workshop” with Writing Coach Becca Symes
… and more to come!
REGISTRATION by clicking: WRW RETREAT 2023
The premier writing conference and retreat experience in the Washington D.C. area.
9) Pre-launch of
Available NOW!
Hard launch 6/1/23.
FRESH STARTS, DIRTY MONEY
B&N: bit.ly/42CmziQ
With a fresh MBA and fabulous job, Bree leaves her cheating husband and backwoods home for the big city. Snarky Police Chief Rex takes his tragic morning out on her when Bree’s vehicle blocks rush hour traffic. A theft brings the two together, but their budding romance is interrupted when Bree is suspected in a brutal slaying, and her sleuthing makes her a target.