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It’s that time of year
I’ve got a lot to be thankful for this year. KILLER CONTENT came out in Feb while most bookstores and libraries were shuttered. NO MEMES OF ESCAPE came out in Oct in the middle of the shipping crisis. Through it all, I’m still over the moon that these delightful cozies are out in the world because we need a fun escape now more than ever.
I’d love to ramble on about all the amazing writers I’ve met this year, including the #Berkletes, my fantastic editorial team, my amazing agent, my fabulous audiobook narrator, and the booksellers and book bloggers I’ve gotten to know, but I’d run out of space. But most of all, I’m thankful for YOU, dear reader.
GIVEAWAY! Two Boroughs, Two Cozies Giveaway with Olivia Blacke and Maria DiRico
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Friendly neighborhoods. Quirky locals. Mom and Pop shops. There’s no place cozier than the boroughs of New York and we write the series that prove it!
Enter the Two Boroughs, Two Cozies Giveaway with Olivia Blacke and Maria DiRico (Dec 5 – Dec 11, 2021) to win (US only, rules apply)!
- Grand Prize: A signed copy of Maria DiRico’s IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE MURDER, a signed copy of Olivia Blacke’s NO MEMES OF ESCAPE, an I ❤️ NY mug, and a NY-themed bookmark.
- 3 runners ups will receive their own signed bookplates (personalized by the authors) and a NY-themed bookmark.
Link: https://kingsumo.com/g/feuwy1/two-boroughs-two-cozies-giveaway-with-olivia-blacke-and-maria-dirico
SPECIAL LIVE EVENT: Two Boroughs, Two Books, Two Mysteries
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Way back in 2019, I used to have to travel and stand in line for hours to attend author events, and that was if I was lucky enough to have a live event near enough to me. Now, authors from all over the world can meet up with their readers and not even have to change out of their PJs. How cool is that?
You’re invited to attend as Ellen Byron (writing as Maria DiRico, author of IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE MURDER) and Olivia Blacke (author of NO MEMES OF ESCAPE) meet up on Facebook live Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7PM (EST) to discuss our New York City-based cozy mysteries!
- Event: https://fb.me/e/RXoNh6xv.
- If you have a Facebook account, you can reserve your spot now!
Do you like your amateur sleuths tough?
Like Odessa, I love a good podcast, and Kings River Life Magazine has a mystery podcast called Mysteryrat’s Maze. Episodes consist of mystery short stories, and first chapters of mystery novels, read and brought to life by local actors. To listen to the episodes, and subscribe to the podcast, you can go to mysteryratsmaze.podbean.com, and find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. Featured authors include Cleo Coyle, Elaine Viets, Jeri Westerson, Dennis Palumbo, Lori Rader-Day, Kate Carlisle, Ellery Adams, Jon Land, and many more! And now, your own Olivia Blacke’s essay “Tough As Nails Cozy Mystery Leads” is featured in Kings River Life! Check it out!
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Autographed bookplates are no longer available (supplies ran out – thank you to everyone who ordered one!!) but One More Page Books in Arlington, Virginia carries autographed copies of NO MEMES OF ESCAPE and KILLER CONTENT! Order online for a personalized copy shipped to you or for pick-up in store.
I’m just about out of bookplates for NO MEMES OF ESCAPE, so this is your last chance! If you would like a free signed bookplate (US only) for your copy of NO MEMES OF ESCAPE, fill out the form at: https://oliviablacke.com/nmoe_autograph/ and I’ll pop it in the mail for you (while supplies last!!!)
