Excerpt from Dying to Read

I am 53,618 words into the first draft of Proxy. Should be done late this week or early next! Then Camp Nanowrimo starts April 1!

Intersexion was released last week! Have a look. I am very excited about this one.

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme. Read the rules at Books and a Beat. Anyone can play along!

I am on a mystery/detective kick! I am currently reading a cozy, Dying to Read by Lorena McCourtney, first book in the Cate Kincaid Files. I have just started, but have run into a number of engaging characters, so it shows promise! My teaser:

“But surely she wouldn’t leave knowing the Whodunit ladies would be here at noon. Unless she forgot, I suppose.”

“Or got a better invitation from Radford.” Doris gave the name an inflection that was not complimentary. “She’d dump us in a minute for Radford.”

Lorena McCourtney, Dying to Read

Cate Kinkaid’s life is . . . well, frankly it’s floundering. Her social life, her career, her haircut–they’re all a mess. Unemployed, she jumps at the chance to work for her PI uncle, even though she has no experience and no instincts. After all, she is just dabbling in the world of private investigating until she can find a “real” job.

All she has to do for her first assignment is determine that a particular woman lives at a particular address. Simple, right? But when she reaches the dark Victorian house, she runs into an hungry horde of gray-haired mystery readers and a dead body. This routine PI job is turning out to be anything but simple. Is Cate in over her head?

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P.D. Workman is a USA Today Bestselling author and multi-award winner, renowned for her prolific output of over 100 published works that span various genres. With a knack for crafting page-turners, Workman captivates readers with everything from cozy mysteries like the Auntie Clem's Bakery series to gripping young adult and suspense novels. Her stories resonate deeply as she masterfully weaves sensitive themes—such as childhood trauma, mental illness, and addiction—into compelling narratives that evoke a powerful emotional response. Readers are drawn to her unique voice and empathetic portrayal of complex issues. With each new release, fans eagerly anticipate another thrilling blend of thought-provoking storytelling and relatable characters that define P.D. Workman’s brand as an author of unforgettable page-turners—gripping tales that leave a lasting impact long after the last page is turned.

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Dagny

March 8, 2016 at 1:27 pm

Dying to Read sounds great! Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Love the title too, but – I may never again be able to say “I’m dying to . . . ” lol.

Mine this week is from The Shape Shifter (Leaphorn & Chee #18) by Tony Hillerman at http://wp.me/pZnGI-u1

sjhigbee

March 8, 2016 at 12:47 pm

This one sounds really enjoyable! I’ll have to track it down… My TT this week is a new venture for an established author: https://sjhigbee.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/teaser-tuesday-8th-march-2016/

laurelrainsnow

March 8, 2016 at 8:17 am

I love cozies, and don’t read enough of them. I love that the MC is usually a mess, with issues…that draws me in even more. Thanks for sharing, and here’s mine: “UNDER THE INFLUENCE”

Kathy Martin

March 8, 2016 at 7:25 am

Dying to Read sounds like a lot of fun. My teaser this week comes from the first book in a series I have been meaning to begin for years – When Gods Die by C. S. Harris. Happy reading!

Eustacia Tan

March 8, 2016 at 6:23 am

Interesting! I’m a big fan of cozy mysteries too! And I’ll be taking part in Camp Nano! I haven’t decided what I should work on though :p

My teaser is from The God’s Eye View by Barry Eisler

P.D. Workman
March 8, 2016 at 6:32 am

I’m not sure what I’m writing for Camp Nano yet either. I have to look through my story clip file once I’m done with Proxy. I’ll be setting up a private cabin, do you want me to invite you?