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March 2024 – We’ve Got The Beat
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Covers, Covers, Covers
Today’s peek behind the publishing curtain concerns the details that go into covers. When it comes to traditional publishing, the process is a partnership between the author, the editor, the art department, and the powers that be at the publishing
RHYTHM AND CLUES-inspired playlist
In RHYTHM AND CLUES, the third volume in the Record Shop Mysteries, Juni and her sisters Tansy and Maggie are enjoying some much-needed quiet time (or at least as quiet as owning a noisy record store gets) when a storm
December 2023: These deals can’t be BEAT (pun, as always, intended)
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Nov 2023 – November Greetings
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FREE HALLOWEEN SHORT STORY! Track-or-Treat
I’ve teamed up with Gemma Halliday and a bunch of super talented cozy authors to bring you a special holiday treat! Browse on over to https://www.gemmahalliday.com/halloween to ENTER TO WIN a fantastic prize (contest ends at midnight on 12/31/23 so
VINYL RESTING PLACE is feeling the love
“the more relaxed vibe of “Vinyl Resting Place” is bolstered by the sister’s genuine bond, colorful personalities, and not-so-gentle conflicts. It’s a winning combination.” – The New York Times Book Review, December 18, 2022. “What a perfectly punny title and
Are you ready for a KILLER CROSSOVER?
Brace yourself for the coolest thing ever. First there was Wordle and face it, you got addicted. Next came Murdle, and I don’t know about y’all but I’m obsessed. And then, when you thought it couldn’t possibly get any better, there
Why so Series-ous?
Some authors prefer to write standalone books. Others (it me!) prefer to write a series when possible. Why? Let’s talk about that! What Does It Take to Write a Series like The Record Shop Mysteries? Some stories are more suited
Book Signings
There’s something magical about connecting with readers. I debuted with Killer Content during the pandemic. Bookstores were physically closed. Events were virtual. Thanks to the hardworking booksellers, eager readers, and flexible publishers, somehow, we made it work. Virtual events are great!
Sept 2023 – Fall into Cozy Mysteries
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August 2023 – Summer Roundup (and a chance to win a free audiobook!)
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A FATAL GROOVE-inspired playlist
A lot of people have been asking me for a playlist for A FATAL GROOVE and I’ve got you covered! (ps if you’re looking for the soundtrack for VINYL RESTING PLACE, it’s here: https://oliviablacke.com/vrp-playlist/) I started counting all of the
Typos Happen
Writing is really hard! It’s fun. It’s cathartic. There’s literally nothing I would rather do. But still, it’s hard. And no matter how many times I read, re-read, and re-re-read a book, no matter how many developmental editors, copy editors,
Are you listening?
I love me some audiobooks. There is literally nothing better for long road trips or working on a crochet project than listening to a good book. And guess what? A FATAL GROOVE is a good book! (Okay, I might be
July 2023 – Are you in the Groove?
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April 2023 – So Much Is Happening!
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January 2023 – Y’all ready for the next book?
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Start Spreading the News
I wanted to be a writer for the longest time. Longer than I can remember, even. Once, going through a box of old stuff from childhood (including some Very Impressive report cards from kindergarten), I came across a tiny pocket