Happy New Year
A new year has arrived, which means new beginnings, new resolutions (or not) and new books! It might also mean planning the next vacation or looking forward to new relationships or a new job or retiring or…
For me, January always means getting away to Hawaii for a couple of weeks so I can enjoy the sunshine that we get too little of here in the western half of Washington state during the months of December through February. I love living here most of the time with our temperate climate and no hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes. January is the exception. I saw a word in Reader’s Digest years ago that describes our weather this time of the year—drismal. And it fits perfectly. Anyway, I figure that when we get back at the end of the month, it will only be six more weeks till Spring. And the plants and flowers coming alive again.
Thank you to those of you who have shared the word about my books. Killer Flowers is selling well overall. I’m having it narrated right now so I can release an Audible version before too long. The second book in the series is about Christie’s first big wedding. I’m at the muddly middle right now. Maybe the sunshine on Maui will trigger some inspiration for getting through the bunny trails to the surprising (it always surprises me, anyway) ending. I’m reminded of Albert Einstein’s words that go something like: “Logic will get you from a to b. Imagination will take you everywhere.” I’m ready to go there!
Until next time, happy reading!
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Christie O’Mara is thrilled to finally be living her dream of running her own flower shop. With her grandmother’s legacy guiding her, she sets out to create beautiful floral arrangements and unique gifts for the small town she calls home. But little does she know that her grand opening will be overshadowed by a decades-old murder mystery.
While preparing the shop for its first day of business, Christie stumbles upon a long-lost note hidden within an antique desk. The cryptic message hints at a connection to a murder that took place in the same small town years ago. Intrigued, she begins to dig deeper, hoping to unravel the truth behind the mysterious note while also juggling the demands of her newfound business.
Just as she starts to make progress, Christie receives devastating news: one of her special “flowers with a message” bouquets has been delivered to a customer who is found dead shortly thereafter. Suddenly, her business is under scrutiny, and Christie finds herself at the center of a murder investigation. Determined to clear her name and prove the innocence of her Killer Flowers, she embarks on a quest for the truth with the help of her beloved Aunt Doris and shop cat, Stormy.
KILLER FLOWERS, the first cozy mystery novel in the Christie’s Flower Shoppe series.
In the sunny desert landscape of Palm Desert, Julia Fairchild and her adventurous sister Carly embark on a thrilling hot air balloon ride. Little do they know, this seemingly innocent excursion will thrust them into a web of mystery and intrigue that they never could have imagined. As they float peacefully through the sky, their carefree afternoon takes a dark turn when their eyes catch sight of a lifeless body lying motionless among the unforgiving sands below.
Speculations arise when it is revealed that the deceased is believed to be a missing financier, Trevor Lundgren, who had been under investigation for unusual investment practices. Authorities were convinced that he had fled the country to escape the consequences of his actions.
However, as Julia and Carly investigate deeper, they unravel a murderous plot which puts them in the line of fire.
JOSHUA’S TREE, the seventh standalone murder mystery in the Julia Fairchild series.
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