KathieB Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I check the forum daily to stay in touch, but since moving to a retirement community I have found time to concentrate on a second love: writing. My book -- The Next Great Discovery: A Heartland to Hometown Mystery, Book 1 -- has been released! From a dusty Missouri cornfield to vibrant New Orleans, small-town reporter Leni Spencer becomes a target as she investigates two baffling deaths. At 83 years old, envisioning a series may be overly optimistic, but Book 2 is already underway. The Heartland is a small town in Missouri; the Hometown is where a character came from. Book 1 highlights New Orleans. Book 2 highlights the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Both are places I have lived and loved. I've had so many adventures to draw from that I can see the series growing. Book 3 tells me it wants to highlight life aboard a board in Newport Harbor, California. If you're a fan of murder mysteries with a Hallmark movie of the week vibe, I invite you to join my Book Readers email list. By signing up, you'll be the first to receive exclusive details about The Next Great Discovery, including ordering information. The book is available in print as a 6x9 softcover with 306 pages ($19.99) and as an e-book ($3.99). To join the list, simply PM me with your email address*. *Don't respond here with your email address. The wicked bots are lurking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Kathie, you are awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Oh, Kathie, how thrilling! Now I personally know two published authors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 That's really awesome Kathy! How exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 I will purchase on Amazon. Look forward to a good read! Congrats for pursuing your life's passions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Woohoohoo! Congrats, Kathie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madtex1967 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 My copy arrived today! I'm excited to get started on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 11 hours ago, madtex1967 said: My copy arrived today! I'm excited to get started on it! Thank you, Matt! I hope you enjoy it. I'm busy building a website that will give readers a peek behind the scenes with mini-biographies of the main characters, a brief bio of the author (me 😊), sketches of sites, and other background information. It is still under construction. I will let you know when it goes live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Today my website went live! Building it was an intense experience. I used Squarespace, which worked well. Their online support answered all my questions. When if finally figured out the basics, it all came together. The process turned out to be right in my wheelhouse. I got as much satisfaction from building the website as I do from building a dollhouse. I think I tweaked it a bit more than I had to, but I was nervous about sending it out into the universe. I took a deep breath this morning and pressed the PUBLISH button. Check it out at http://kbennettauthor.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I love your website! Easy to navigate. I looked online and Wally World is carrying your book, so when we go get groceries I'm going to see if ours has it before I get it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 4 hours ago, havanaholly said: I love your website! Easy to navigate. I looked online and Wally World is carrying your book, so when we go get groceries I'm going to see if ours has it before I get it online. That's great news, Holly! I have no way of knowing which chains or independent bookstores are stocking the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 When I googled your book's title I found it on both Wal Mart and Barnes & Noble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 8 hours ago, havanaholly said: When I googled your book's title I found it on both Wal Mart and Barnes & Noble. Cool! I have both of those nearby. I'll have to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Our Wally World didn't have it, so I'm going with Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Review from the Online Book Club -- I'm over the moon. Can you tell? <BIG GRIN> “5 out of 5 stars” “character development is fantastic” ... “[complex] plot … kept me intrigued” ... “professionally edited” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Oh, Kathie, that's awesome1 {{{HUG!}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted Thursday at 09:02 PM Share Posted Thursday at 09:02 PM Kathie! The book is amazing. I enjoyed it tremendously. I received it yesterday and started it after supper, and hated having to go to bed. I continued this morning and finished it about 9am. It was an exciting story that kept one intrigued and guessing til the end. And I love all the details and facts you included. I felt like you were talking to me. Can't wait for the next one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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