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Special Guest D. A. FEATHERLING



   
                            By Nancy Jill Thames

How lovely to make a new friend, especially when she is an answer to prayer. God works in amazing ways to provide. In this case, I was subconsciously searching for a way to join American Christian Fiction Writers, and the Lord put Dorothy right in my path. He never ceases to amaze me! Dorothy attended a meeting where I was a guest speaker, and I was taken with her immediately. This gracious lady sent me information about ACFW and offered to take me to the local chapter meeting. I, in turn, offered to feature her on today's post. Please help me welcome D. A. Featherling!



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

D. A. Featherling is a prolific author who writes in several genres. Her first novel, “It Adds Up to Murder” was published in March, 2013. Her years in business as an administrator for corporations, state agencies, and a university physics research center make her a perfect candidate to write about the lives and loves of everyday people. 

She has also written non-fiction and technical pieces for a number of years as well. Her advertising, public relations, and marketing skills lend themselves to the promotion of her fiction, and her awards for journalism, fiction writing, and public speaking attest to her ability.

D. A. was co-founder of the CenTex Chapter of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and served as its president for several years. She also coordinated the first ever national ACFW Conference in St. Louis, Missouri in 2001 where a then budding author named Karen Kingsbury was the keynote speaker.

She lives in Georgetown, Texas, a small town with a big heart, perfect for imagining all sorts of delightful mayhem among the citizenry.

D. A. (Dorothy) Featherling offers her debut mystery novel “It Adds Up to Murder” for mystery fans of both genders.  The book is the first book in a series, “It’s Murder at the Office.” The series will feature Abigail Newhouse, a temporary worker, as its protagonist. As Abby changes jobs, Homicide Lieutenant Nick Vaughn finds that murder is sure to follow. Each of the books in the series will feature either an office machine or an office procedure as the means of/reason for the murder.


Abigail Newhouse is forced to work temporary jobs to make ends meet.  She discovers that while the jobs can be murderous, there aren’t usually any dead bodies involved.

Abby isn’t expecting crime at her first long term assignment, but when it occurs, she wants to help. Will Homicide Lieutenant Nick Vaughn believe that – or is she his main suspect?

Abby soon finds sleuthing has placed her in deadly peril when she finally confronts a merciless killer face-to-face.








Carrying out her theme of writing in multiple genres, D. A. published her second novel, a romantic comedy, in April. It’s titled “Sauce for the Goose.”

The girl has got to go!

To save her son from a romantic mistake, Laurel Edmonds renews some former relationships of her own. Complications abound when new beau Mike Hudson is added to the mix.

Her romantic dilemmas, her plot to save her son, and worries about her mother, aka The Bus Queen, force Laurel to cope with a fake engagement gone real, a surprise wedding, and a confession she never imagined she’d have to make.










Books available from http://www.amazon.com
or through author web link  -  Available in Kindle or Softcover editions
May also be ordered from any bookstore

Member:  American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), CenTex Chapter ACFW, San Gabriel Writer’s League, Leander Writers Guild
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ELIZABETH TRUIETT

 By Nancy Jill Thames






Carolina Key
Available in Paperback $7 and Kindle $2.99 on Amazon.com
I just finished reading this breakout cozy mystery by a fellow author in our Leander Writers Guild and was suitably impressed! Not only does she write a great mystery using settings near me in the hill country of Austin and Port Aransas, she entertains with unexpected twists and turns that kept me turning the pages (or scrolling down as the case may be). Elizabeth Truiett's sister created the cover - nice, isn't it? As added bonuses, CAROLINA KEY includes Aunt Ruth's recipe for her famous cinnamon rolls, with an unusual ingredient I might add, and a study guide at the end for those wishing to discuss the spiritual elements in the story. Anyone need a new book for your Bible study? I'd urge you to read it sometime soon! Have a great weekend, dear readers.


 

CAROLINA KEY

 

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Fifteen year old Grace is kidnapped from the Christian youth camp where she and her mother work. Grace is held captive by Daniel, the camp's director, whom everyone believes has killed once and won't hesitate to do it again. The Vietnamese mafia is after gold coins they believe were stolen from them over 20 years ago. Grace's mother and father do the unthinkable and hide the gold. With Grace's life in the balance can this family and their unshakable faith endure the hardship of being apart? Will a death in the camp family destroy this tight knit community of believers?
Paperback, 150 pages
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carolyn Edwards writes the Mountain Creek Mysteries under the pen name Elizabeth Truiett. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Central Texas. She was about to finish her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy when she became a mother,her greatest accomplishment.  Now she devotes her time to homeschooling her 3 daughters.When not working on a novel or reading a book, this author loves to travel the U.S. with her family.  She and her husband reside in the Hill Country outside Austin.
 

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SUSETTE WILLIAMS

by Nancy Jill Thames

Susette Williams


Susette Williams loves writing various genres; anything from romance, mystery, and suspense to name a few. She usually can't resist the urge to let her ornery sense of humor shine through in one of her characters and has always believed that laughter helps you deal with the obstacles life puts in your way.

It is her desire to write fast paced books that readers will devour and be hungry to read more. Her books are sure to entertain and delight readers.

Susette married her hero in 1983, and together they have six wonderful children, all with intriguing and different personalities, like the characters she creates in her novels.

 COZY MYSTERY MAGAZINE wishes you good luck with your new mystery series, Susette!!

Maid for Murder: DEADLY BUSINESS


Bailey inherits her grandfather’s business, Maid For You, but cleaning up dead body parts wasn’t part of the job description. Bailey hopes to wipe out crime with the help of Nate, her computer hacker assistant, despite protests of their involvement in the case from Detective Max Wellington.

When Bailey catches the culprits arranging to dispose of another body, she's out to help the two of them dig their own grave and if she’s lucky, Detective Max Wellington will keep them from arranging her funeral.





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