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December 2022 – Hold Onto Your Puns
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2 Olivias, 2X the Fun!
Want to win TWO signed books? Olivia Blacke’s Record Shop Mysteries follows Juni Jessup and her sisters as they run a record shop in Cedar River, Texas. The first book in the series, Vinyl Resting Place, releases Dec. 27, 2022.
On Earworms and Writing
“Write drunk, edit sober.” We’ve all heard the advice. Hemingway never actually said that, but it sticks in writers’ heads anyway. For me, a more apt approach for me would be “Write loud, edit quiet.” It needs to be dead
VINYL RESTING PLACE-Inspired Playlist
In VINYL RESTING PLACE, the first book in the Record Shop Mysteries, Juni Jessup and her older sisters Tansy and Maggy own Sip & Spin Records—a family record store/coffee bar. The Jessup sisters spend their days talking and playing music
November 2022 – It’s Cozy Time
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KILLER CONTENT Articles and Blog Tour
KILLER CONTENT is starting to pick up some buzz. I’ve been sharing links to sweepstakes, guest blog articles, interviews, and industry reviews on social media (Twitter, Facebook) and in my Newsletter (are you signed up yet?). I thought it would
On Brand With Ampersands
Writers are supposed to have a brand. My official brand is “Murderously Fun, Cozy & Caffeinated Mysteries.” This suits me very well! But recently, I realized I have a secondary, unofficial, unintentional brand as well. When I first started drafting
October 25, 2022 – Time sensitive! Upcoming *live* appearance & 2 giveaways
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Autographed VINYL RESTING PLACE
VINYL RESTING PLACE comes out on December 27, 2022! Are you looking for an autographed, personalized copy of your very own? Of course you are! There are currently two options for getting your own signed copy of VINYL RESTING PLACE:
Discover: Elena Hartwell – Mysteries and Mentorship
I was lucky enough to meet Elena Hartwell through a Facebook group for debut authors when I was a terrified, confused newbie. I will forever be grateful for a wiser, more experienced person who volunteers her time and energy to
Oct 2022 – Appearances and Preorders and Info, Oh My!
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Sept 2022 – VINYL RESTING PLACE Is Coming Soon!
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VINYL RESTING PLACE and the Record Shop Mysteries are topping the charts!
VINYL RESTING PLACE – Book #1 in the Record Shop Mysteries “All Y’all Will Love This…More than most other kinds of mysteries, successful cozies rely on a strong community that we would like to return to and a cast of
VINYL RESTING PLACE
Opening a family business can be murder. “It’s a winning combination.” – The New York Times VINYL RESTING PLACE is available now from St. Martin’s Press! First in the Record Shop Mysteries cozy mystery series from Olivia Blacke, VINYL RESTING PLACE
The Vinyl Comeback
When I was younger, I spent a lot of time browsing music shops and buying second-hand records from garage sales. Then along came Napster, iTunes, and eventually Spotify & Pandora, which essentially murdered the physical music media business….or did it?
Discover!
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We have a cover! And a pub date!
I’m OVER THE MOON to announce that VINYL RESTING PLACE has an official publication date and – if I do say so myself – the best cover that has ever covered a book. And you heard it first here, folks!
June 2022 – This is not a drill! VINYL RESTING PLACE cover revealed!
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May 2022 – Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies giveaway!
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