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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Metaphysical Fiction Spotlight: His Final Answer by Christopher D. White & Jennifer Curran

This morning, I have metaphysical fiction in our book spotlight! Check out His Final Answer and learn about authors Christopher D. White & Jennifer Curran. 



Metaphysical Fiction

Date Published: September 15, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media


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This story is about the wrath of tragic grief and how self renewal is the key for any future possibilities or reconciliation of the past.


Daniel Pallson is considered by most to have everything one could ask for as one of the self made wealthiest people in the world, however in reality since he tragically lost his son twenty years ago he has been one of the emptiest people in the world.Since then he has shut everything out of his life including his wife, extended family, faith in himself, spirituality and most everything else except his business.


A long time American citizen and resident Daniel returns to his native Iceland for a very important business project. While in Iceland he suffers a life threatening event that does not allow him to leave the country any time soon. His only best option where to convalesce is at his estranged brother Jons ranch where they both grew up. Daniels wife Doris with whom he has been separated from for years also comes from her home in Boston knowing this could be life or death situation. Doris has been separated from Daniel for about 6 years. To his complete dismay Daniel must now face not only his own mortality but all he shunned all these years. What is his final answer?



About the Authors

Jennifer Curran grew up in Stamford, Vermont, a small town with just 800 people. She is the eighth of nine siblings and was raised by a wonderful mother and a father who was a World War II veteran. Jennifer excelled in sports like basketball, softball, and skiing during high school, where she also won the school patriot award.


Jennifer attended Boston University on an English scholarship. At nineteen, she was discovered by Elite Modeling Agency while walking in New York. This led to a successful international modeling career, taking her to places like Australia and Paris.


After modeling, Jennifer returned to the U.S. and joined an off-Broadway theater group in New York City. She later moved to California to follow her passion for acting and writing. Jennifer is an avid poet and short story writer and a certified member of the renowned Amherst Writers & Artists. "His Final Answer" is her first novel.

 

Christopher D. White is a storyteller from the Midwest, raised in the Chicagoland area of northwest Indiana. Known for his original narrative films and documentaries, Christopher has a deep love for sports and all Chicago teams. He even received a genuine Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series ring as a part owner of the team.


Christopher graduated from Indiana University in 1981 with a business degree and worked as a stockbroker in Los Angeles. At night, he performed comedy in local clubs. His passion for storytelling led him to take a film writing class at UCLA, which changed his career path. He was accepted into the prestigious American Film Institute as a producing fellow.


Over the years, Christopher has written and produced films like "Missing Brendan" and the Netflix series "Valhalla Murders." His first book was a tribute to the WWII generation. His first novel, "His Final Answer," marks his debut in fiction writing. He plans to adapt his novel, "His Final Answer," into a film, to be shot in Iceland and Boston.

 

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Friday, January 10, 2025

Nonfiction Spotlight: Decoding Men by Italia Tornabene

This morning, I have a nonfiction book in our book blitz spotlight! Check out Decoding Men and learn about author Italia Tornabene!

 

Decoding Men: Understanding, Attracting and Keeping the Right Man (Italia's books)

 

Nonfiction

Date Published: May 19, 2024

 

 

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Curious about what truly drives men? In "Decoding Men: Understanding, Attracting, and Keeping the Right Man," Italia Tornabene unveils the secrets to understanding and connecting with men, drawing from her unique 15-year experience as a high-profile companion. This insightful guide categorizes men into distinct types, such as The Player, The Provider, The Commitment-Phobe, and The Romantic.

Italia deep dives into each type's unique traits, motivations, and behaviors, providing practical strategies for effectively engaging and building lasting relationships. Whether you aim to enhance your current relationship or attract the right partner, "Decoding Men" offers invaluable insights and actionable advice. Addressing complex issues like infidelity, communication barriers, and maintaining passion in long-term relationships, Italia shares techniques for reading body language, interpreting verbal cues, and fostering open, honest dialogues to build mutual trust and understanding.

Empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate the intricacies of male behavior and relationship dynamics. With Italia's expert guidance, you'll gain the confidence to attract, understand, and keep the right man in your life. Discover the transformative power of "Decoding Men" and start building the fulfilling relationships you deserve.

 

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  About the Author

Italia Tornabene, a self-made millionaire, author, serial entrepreneur, and savvy investor, shares her extraordinary life experiences.

From rubbing shoulders with elite individuals to her unconventional career as an exotic dancer and sex worker, Italia's journey is as captivating as it is inspiring.

Discover how she overcame hardships and built an empire through resilience and determination. Her story is empowering and empowering testament to the resilience inherent in us all, and she's thrilled to share her wisdom with everyone she encounters.

 

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Religion Book Spotlight: Journey to Bethlehem by Joseph Guy

Today, I have a religion themed book to share in our book spotlight.  Check out Journey to Bethlehem, learn about author Joseph Guy and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post!



Religion & Spirituality

Date Published: 11-25-2022

Publisher: OACC Media


 

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Come with me to Bethlehem. A sleepy hamlet in the mountains of Southern Israel. Here we will find a newborn baby lying in a manger surrounded by his parents and barn animals.

It doesn’t seem like the most idyllic Christmas. There is no tree, no presents, and no stockings hung by the fireplace. Everything is ordinary. Jesus lying in a mound of hay is the furthest thing from extraordinary. Yet, the Savior of the world begins his first moments here in this barn, in this village.

During this journey, you will discover the true meaning of the season. It’s not the glow of lights or the smell of pine needles. We celebrate Christmas because of Jesus Christ, God’s gift to us.


 


About the Book

Joseph Guy serves as the President of Joseph Guy International Ministries, an organization dedicated to reaching people around the world through digital ministry. He is the host of the podcast Biblical Insight With Pastor Joseph, and winner of the 2022 Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review Award. It is his goal to change the world one life at a time through the timeless message of the Gospel. The great outdoors is where you can find him when he's not building God's kingdom.

 

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Marianne Scott Multi-Book Spotlight

This morning, I have author Marianne Scott in our spotlight!  Check out some of Marianne Scott's books, learn about the author & enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post!


 

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Short Story Collection Spotlight: One Soul's Journey by Barbara Daniels Dena

This morning I have a collection of humorous short stories in our book release blitz!  Check out One Soul's Journey, learn about author Barbara Daniels Dena & be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

 

Second Collection of Short Stories Book 2 of The Soul Series


Fictional Humor Short Stories

Date Published: 01-25-2023

Publisher: Magic Zoe Publishing

 
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One Soul's Journey is an eclectic and extraordinary collection of short stories.

The ingredients: imagination, a dash of real life, inspiration, and lots of love. If you've read and loved her first collection, “For the Soul,” this book will delight you.


Praise for The Soul Series

5.0 out of 5 stars

“Delightfully charming short stories”

“Excellent book. A must-read”


about the author

Barbara Daniels Dena is an American best-selling author and influential writer of her eclectic short stories in 'The Soul Series.'

The author's stories are almost a memoir and are a unique collection of inspiring short stories of 'good ole fashioned living,' along with many past and present memories and life experiences that tug on the heart, warming stories, and fictional tall tales and doggie tails delighting readers worldwide. The books are available on Amazon Books, Kindle, and many fine online book sites.

Barbara began writing at an early age as a lover of "Make-Believe." Today, her writing has developed from memories of family experiences, various compilations of events in her life, and her love of animals. She is willing to admit that her vivid imagination plays a role in her stories. The author is an Illinois native who has lived in many places; as Barb says, like a free-spirited "Gypsy," she has lived and worked in Illinois, Washington, Idaho, and Georgia, but Ultimately, comes home settling back in the Quad Cities area of Illinois.

She is a proud mother of two grown children. She was a business owner, ran a Temp Agency, transitioned into her passion for floral design, and opened, owned, and ran several floral shops. Her favorite flower is the "Casablanca Lily." Her favorite color is Red, and when she isn't writing, Barbara spends her free time oil painting and enjoys quilting, knitting, and reading.

Her favorite book is "Death Be Not Proud" by John J. Gunther. Her first love will always be playing with her fur baby; a little Yorkie named Zoe. She continues to write from her cozy nook as she gazes over a pond full of geese and ducks. On many days it is more gazing than writing.

 

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Friday, June 25, 2021

Creative Haven Color By Numbers Coloring Book Feature

Today, I have a coloring book collection to share!  Check out Creative Haven Color collection by Numbers Books, learn about the illustrator and connect with the publisher!


Creative Haven Color by Numbers Books

Coloring Books

Publisher: Dover Publications

 

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Dover brings the popular Paint by Number concept up to date. Intricate image features numbers corresponding to a coloring key -- experienced colorists can follow the guide or use colors of their own choice.

  

Creative Haven Glorious Gardens Color

978-0-486-83669-0

Date Published: 10/16/19

 

About the Book 

 

Relax and unwind as you color a stunning variety of flower-filled landscapes. Forty-six scenes present roses, tulips, sunflowers, succulents and more as well as dozing cats, majestic mountains, bubbling waterfalls, and the occasional garden gnome. It's easy to achieve realistic effects with the help of lightly printed numbers that correspond to a simple color key. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Glorious Gardens Color by Number and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

 

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Creative Haven By the Sea Color by Number

978-0-486-84046-8

Date Published:  5/21/2020

 

Relax and unwind as you color a stunning variety of flower-filled landscapes. Forty-six scenes present roses, tulips, sunflowers, succulents and more as well as dozing cats, majestic mountains, bubbling waterfalls, and the occasional garden gnome. It's easy to achieve realistic effects with the help of lightly printed numbers that correspond to a simple color key. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Glorious Gardens Color by Number and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

 

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Creative Haven City Sights Color By Number

978-0-486-82281-5

Date Published: 8/15/2018

 

About the Book 

This charming book depicting city life includes 46 illustrations packed with taxis, trolleys, and traffic jams, along with street vendors, dog walkers, store window displays, and much more. Colorists can achieve realistic effects with the help of lightly printed numbers that correspond to a simple color key. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, City Sights Color by Number and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

 

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Creative Haven Country Scenes Color by Number

978-0-486-82280-8

Date Published: 7/18/2018

 

  About the Book

 Forty-six picturesque scenes celebrate the simple pleasures of country life: farms, roadside stands, pastures, mills, covered bridges, and more. Colorists can achieve realistic effects with the help of lightly printed numbers that correspond to a simple color key. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Country Scenes Color by Number and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

 

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978-0-486-84698-9     Creative Haven Around the World Color by Number – Coming 7/1/21

978-0-486-84474-9     Creative Haven Autumn Inspirations Color by Number

978-0-486-79857-8     Creative Haven Birds Color by Number Coloring Book

978-0-486-79858-5     Creative Haven Butterflies Color by Number Coloring Book

978-0-486-81853-5     Creative Haven Cats Color by Number Coloring Book

978-0-486-83253-1     Creative Haven Christmas Color by Number

978-0-486-80447-7     Creative Haven Dogs Color by Number Coloring Book

978-0-486-79385-6     Creative Haven Floral Design Color by Number Coloring Book

978-0-486-79384-9     Creative Haven Horses Color by Number Coloring Book

978-0-486-79797-7     Creative Haven Mandalas Color by Number Coloring Book

978-0-486-79795-3     Creative Haven Sea Life Color by Number Coloring Book

978-0-486-84543-2     Creative Haven Spectacular Spring Scenes Color by Number

978-0-486-80448-4     Creative Haven Still Life Color by Number Coloring Book

978-0-486-79856-1     Creative Haven Wildlife Color by Number Coloring Book

 

 

 

About the Illustrator

 

Montreal-based George Toufexis is a freelance illustrator who has worked as an art/creative director and illustrator/designer. He has been involved in designing and illustrating t-shirts, stickers, temporary tattoos, and education-related licensed products for Warner Bros., Disney, Fox, and LucasFilm, as well as non-licensed materials for various publishers. George has published nearly 500 editorial cartoons and created dozens of coloring and activity books for Dover, many of which are bestsellers. He is also a musician and songwriter, specializing in blues, roots, and gospel music.

 

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Murder on Pointe Book Review

This morning, I have a cozy mystery series to share--and a review of one of the series' books!  Check out the series, learn about the author & read my thoughts on Murder on Pointe!
 
BACK TO THE BURGH AND BEYOND by C.S. McDonald.
MURDER ON POINTE by C.S. McDonald
Book Title:  Murder on Pointe:  A Fiona Quinn Mystery #1
Author:  C.S. McDonald
Category:  YA Fiction, 219 pages
Run Time: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Genre:  Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  McWriter Books
Release date:  Jul 19, 2016
Tour dates:  Mar 1 to Mar 26, 2020
Content Rating:  G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone--adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)


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Fiona can't wait to attend the performance of Coppelia at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh. Her old friend, Silja Ramsay, is dancing the principal role. They have dinner after the show, but when they return Pittsburgh Ballet Theater is down one dancer! Ballerina, Alexis Cartwright, has been found dead in the dressing room. Is this murder a result of hot tempers among the cast members? Or is it a random act of violence? Will there be more murders? Homicide Detective Nathan Landry isn't taking any chances. After finding out Fiona has a strong background in ballet, he recruits her to go undercover among the cast of Coppelia. Can Fiona help catch a killer, or will she be the next victim?
 
 
 My Review
 
Murder on Pointe is a Fun, Light Mystery.   I think my favorite thing about cozy mysteries is that they are quick, light reads.  This book is no exception.  The mystery itself is pretty predictable--but still offers readers the chance to watch a host of creative characters work through a mystery and the interactions and relationships surrounding it.
 
The Author Brings Together a Group of Interesting Characters.  The author gives us both real characters and some supernatural!  While the "real" characters are not always 100% realistic--the author creates a fun, well-rounded mystery--adding something a little different with resident ghosts--that is entertaining and enjoyable to follow to its conclusion.  I became attached to the characters and the story flow--and found myself looking forward to Fiona's future adventures.

Would I Recommend Murder on Pointe?  If you seek a fun, clean, cozy mystery that you can even share with tweens and teens--this is a great book.  While readers will find a mystery--with some twists and surprises--it is fairly predictable.  I enjoyed learning about Fiona--and the ballet world--and I look forward to more books from the series. 
 
 
 
 
 
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BACK TO THE BURGH AND BEYOND (An Owl's Nest Mystery) by C.S. McDonald

Book Title:  Back to the Burgh and Beyond (The Owl's Nest Mysteries) 
Author:  C.S. McDonald
Category:  Adult Fiction, 208 pages
Run Time: 5 hours, 59 minutes

Genre:  Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  McWriter Books
Release date:  Sep 10, 2020
Tour dates:  Mar 1 to Mar 26, 2020
Content Rating:  G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content.


About the Book
 
Meet Alexa Owl. She's returned home to Pittsburgh after a divorce to start a new life and a new business, The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe. Much to her surprise, she's getting more than she ever bargained for: Detective Bobby Starr, and he's no ordinary sleuth. Bobby is an angel who's returned to Earth in hopes of earning his way into the Guardian Angel Squad. He's been sent by none other than Saint Pete to acquire Alexa’s help to solve three cold case murders he left behind. Except, here’s the catch: he’s only been allotted four days to solve the first case! How in heaven’s name is she supposed to do that? Alexa is a professional seamstress—not a detective. Bobby insists the only way to solve the first case is to return to 1953, and Alexa’s not in love with that idea at all!
 

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MERRY MURDER by C.S. McDonald
 Book Title:  Merry Murder:  A Fiona Quinn Mystery #2
Author:  C.S. McDonald
Category:  YA Fiction, 219 pages
Run Time: 4 hours, 51 minutes

Genre:  Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  McWriter Books
Release date:  Sep 16, 2016
Tour dates:  Mar 1 to Mar 26, 2020
Content Rating:  G

About the Book

The cookies are baked. The tree is trimmed. The shopping? Well, it's almost done, and Fiona's parents have finally returned home for a holiday visit - along with some unexpected unruly friends. Yep, Fiona's perfectly planned Christmas is coming together, but how could've she planned for her favorite uncle's murder? Who could possibly kill a sweet old man who's played Santa at the local mall every year without fail? Fiona's boyfriend, Detective Nathan Landry, is determined to find out - before Christmas day arrives. There's only one problem: Nancy Quinn. Fiona's mom is just as determined as the detective to catch the murderer, and she isn't shy about getting the job done - even if it includes breaking a few pesky laws! Will Fiona and her mother find the killer first or will the killer find them?
 

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WAVES OF MURDER by C.S. McDonald
Book Title:  Waves of Murder:  A Fiona Quinn Mystery #3
Author:  C.S. McDonald
Category:  YA Fiction, 190 pages
Run Time: 4 hours, 6 minutes

Genre:  Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  McWriter Books
Release date:  Apr 11, 2017
Tour dates:  Mar 1 to Mar 26, 2020
Content Rating:  G


About the Book
 
School's out for the summer!

Kindergarten teacher Fiona Quinn is looking forward to spending some quality time in her yard and with her boyfriend, Detective Nathan Landry. However, Fiona's plans get squelched when her mother volunteers her to edit a manuscript for famous romance author Wyla Parkes.
What's so bad about that? The author insists Fiona must work on the manuscript at her beach cottage on Presque Isle - three hours away from her yard and Nathan. Spending six weeks in an adorable cottage on a private beach doesn't really seem all that bad until people start turning up dead - beginning with the author! Fiona's summer of sun and sand is instantly transformed into a murder investigation. Can Fiona and Nathan crack the case or will the murderer getaway on a wave of deceit?
Join Fiona and the gang for a hot whodunit on the sandy beaches of Presque Isle, Pennsylvania!


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                                                      Tastes Like Murder:  A Fiona Quinn Mystery #4
Author:  C.S. McDonald
Category:  YA Fiction, 202 pages
Run Time: 4 hours, 46 minutes

Genre:  Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  McWriter Books
Release date:  Nov 23, 2017
Tour dates:  Mar 1 to Mar 26, 2020
Content Rating:  G

About the Book

The bridesmaid dresses are ruffles and ruffles of ugly, one bridesmaid is trying to micro-manage…well, pretty much everything, and the bride-to-be is a total bridezilla! Wedding bells will soon be ringing, but as usual, Fiona is a bridesmaid and not a bride. As the maid of honor, how can Fiona keep the volatile pre-wedding festivities running smoothly? 


The problem is abruptly solved when the bride drops over dead at the elegant wine-tasting wedding rehearsal. Yikes! Who poisoned the wine? The suspects are lining up, and Fiona finds herself at the top of the list! Double yikes! It’s a vintage murder case for Fiona, Detective Landry, and the gang. Cheers!


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Good Luck to Murder by C. S. McDonald
Book Title:  Good Luck to Murder:  A Fiona Quinn Mystery #5
Author:  C.S. McDonald
Category:  YA Fiction, 148 pages
Run Time: 3 hours, 49 minutes

Genre:  Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  McWriter Books
Release date:  June 1, 2018
Tour dates:  Mar 1 to Mar 26, 2020
Content Rating:  G


About the Book
 
Dreams, wishes, fantasies, and... murder?

Fiona's good friend and fellow teacher, Lucky Maguire leads everyone to believe he has won a huge jackpot! Only Lucky turns out not to be so lucky - he winds up dead and his supposed winning lottery ticket missing! 
Yikes!
Did Lucky really win the lottery and if so, where is the ticket hidden? 
Who knew for sure if he truly was Pittsburgh's newest millionaire? 
Double yikes!
Join Fiona and the gang for this winning cozy mystery that's sure to keep you betting on the suspects!


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Mambo and Murder by C.S. McDonald
Book Title:  Mambo and Murder:  A Fiona Quinn Mystery #6
Author:  C.S. McDonald
Category:  YA Fiction, 160 pages
Run Time: 4 hours, 9 minutes

Genre:  Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  McWriter Books
Release date:  October 31, 2018
Tour dates:  Mar 1 to Mar 26, 2020
Content Rating:  G

About the Book

Three ballroom dancers were murdered over 40 years ago. Wow, that’s one old cold case. What’s more, the murderer, who was thought to have been killed during a police chase, has resurfaced in Pittsburgh. Yikes! How can that be? 
Worse, ballroom dancing simply isn’t Detective Nathan Landry’s forte. After weeks of practice, Nathan still has two left feet. Can Fiona step in to guide Nathan through this dancing debacle or will it take 40 years for the detective to find his footing? 
Double yikes! Join Fiona and detective Landry in this high-stepping whodunit!


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                                   Book Title:  Saddle Up for Murder:  A Fiona Quinn Mystery #7
Author:  C.S. McDonald
Category:  YA Fiction, 178 pages
Run Time: 4 hours, 47 minutes

Genre:  Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  McWriter Books
Release date:  May 14, 2019
Content Rating:  G 
 
 
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Fiona is in total shock when her mother arrives unannounced on her doorstep. What’s going on? Why, she’s left Fiona’s father, that’s what. Yikes! Worse, a horse trainer is murdered outside his ex-wife’s home in Pittsburgh, and the trail leads directly to a Thoroughbred racetrack in the neighboring state of West Virginia. Get ready, because the suspects are mounting up and heading down the stretch. Whoa! Fiona and Detective Landry aren’t horsing around with this homicide!
 

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Bon Voyage to Murder by C.S. McDonald
Book Title:  Bon Voyage to Murder:  A Fiona Quinn Mystery #8
Author:  C.S. McDonald
Category:  YA Fiction, 198 pages
Run Time: 6 hours, 52 minutes

Genre:  Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  McWriter Books
Release date:  Nov 5, 2019
Tour dates:  Mar 1 to Mar 26, 2020
Content Rating:  G 
 

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Hooray! Fiona has finally convinced her boyfriend detective Nathan Landry to go on a romantic Caribbean cruise. Unfortunately, their fun on the high seas is interrupted by murder. It isn’t long before they discover a boatload of suspects, who have motives deeper than the ocean for wanting the victim out of their lives.
 

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Taking Notes on Murder by C.S. McDonald
Book Title:  Taking Notes on Murder:  A Fiona Quinn Mystery #9
Author:  C.S. McDonald
Category:  YA Fiction, 184 pages
Run Time: 5 hours

Genre:  Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  McWriter Books
Release date:  May 19, 2020
Tour dates:  Mar 1 to Mar 26, 2020
Content Rating:  G
 
 
About the Book
Mysterious notes are showing up in Fiona’s kindergarten classroom, claiming a suicide from 2005 was actually a homicide. Detective Landry maintains the messages are too vague, possess no integrity, and do not warrant a review of the old case.

Fiona’s not convinced. She’s determined to find the author of the enigmatic notes and uncover the truth about a man who had many secrets and countless enemies, including Fiona’s mother and former suspect Nancy Quinn!
Can Fiona crack this cold case, and what will it take to get Detective Landry involved? Don’t miss taking notes on this murder! 


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Meet the Author

For twenty-six years C.S. McDonald’s life whirled around a song and a dance. Classically trained at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School, The Pittsburgh Dance Alloy, and many others, she became a professional dancer and choreographer. During that time, she choreographed many musicals and an opera for the Pittsburgh Savoyards. In 2011 she retired from her dance career to write. Under her real name, Cindy McDonald, she writes murder-suspense and romantic suspense novels. In 2014 she added the pen name, C.S. McDonald, to write children’s books for her grandchildren. 
 
In 2016 she added the Fiona Quinn Mysteries to that expansion. She decided to write the cozy mystery series that everyone, including teens and tweens, can read and enjoy. Presently, the Fiona Quinn Mysteries nine books with a tenth slated for 2021. The books are also available on audio, narrated by Maren Swenson Waxenberg. 
 
Cindy’s newest venture is The Owl’s Nest Mysteries. Once again, she has set her cozy mystery in Pittsburgh. The female protagonist, Alexa Owl, is much different from Fiona Quinn. The Owl’s Next Mysteries has a little grit, a little time travel, a little romance, and a whole lot of cozy! Ms. McDonald resides on her Thoroughbred farm known as Fly by Night Stables near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bill, and her poorly behaved Cocker Spaniel, Allister.

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