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Recent Reads of Writer Friends

One of the great things about being a writer is that you make the neatest friends. I’m thrilled to count many authors among them. I wanted to share some of them and their books with you.

Murder by Mushroom

From Virginia Smith www.virginiasmith.org

Jackie Hoffner’s casserole at the church potluck is a big hit until Alice Farmer who took home the leftovers ends up dead from poisonous mushrooms in the dish. Jackie is determined to solve the murder and clear her name.


Hazardous Duty

From Christy Barritt www.christybarritt.com

When Gabby St. Claire, show tune singing crime scene cleaner, nearly dies while doing her job, she decides to find out who killed the would-be senator’s wife. Her thrilling adventure takes her through many twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end.


Petticoat Ranch

From Mary Connealy www.maryconnealy.com

Sophie Edwards thinks she’s doing just fine on the Texas frontier raising her four daughters after her husband’s death. When his twin brother shows up determined to take care of his brother’s family, Sophie finds herself married to a headstrong man. Together they learn faith can bridge differences and produce love.


Catch a Rising Star

From Tracey Bateman www.traceybateman.com

Tabby Brockman has reprised her role on the soap opera where she was killed off. On the set, though, she must work with a difficult head writer and twins whose dad has stolen her heart. With her mother determined to fix her up with another man, Tabby finds herself wondering if she’s a star on the rise or one who’s about to fall.


The Dead Whisper On

From T.L. Hines www.tlhines.com

When Candace “Canada Mac” MacHugh hears the voice of her dead father, she discovers he and some mysterious shadows have some missions for her. She soon finds out it’s not so easy to tell the difference between good and evil.


Other Authors To Watch for (My Critique Group):

Back L. to R.—Sandra Robbins, Marcia Gruver (Annie’s Last Hope), Jessy Ferguson (Miranda’s Mistake), Seated L. to R.—Lisa Ludwig and Janelle Mowery (Where the Truth Lies—Barbour Publishing, Spring 2008)

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