Time for a Tea Party!

Thank you for joining us today on Cozy Mystery Magazine. Please let me pour you a nice cup of tea before we chat. Milk? Sugars?

Do help yourself to savories.

Our authors are launching books right and left for your reading pleasure. These authors are amazing and entertain thousands of cozy mystery lovers just like you! (And me!)

In only a few weeks we are launching our second edition of "A Cup of Cozy." Here's the cover reveal. We've added more original stories, holiday menus and recipes that we think you'll enjoy.

More tea?

Now that we've finished with our savories I believe it's time for the sweets. This dessert tier looks nice. Please enjoy!

I hope you've enjoyed our time together this afternoon. And I hope you'll get a copy of "A Cup of Cozy 2" when it launches. Have a wonderful week, dear readers.

Cheers!

~Nancy Jill

Queen of Afternoon Tea

Nancy Jill Thames has three loves in her life besides her husband and family: murder mysteries, Reuben sandwiches, and afternoon tea. She lives in Leander, Texas - home of the Bagdad Cemetery - setting for the movie "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Her favorite actor is Vin Deisel, mostly for his acting ability. She clearly writes Christian fiction because her faith means everything. Learn more about Nancy Jill and The Jillian Bradley Mystery Series at http://nancyjillthames.com.

Celebrate With Me!

 It's here! What you ask? The third book in my Trixie Montgomery Cozy Mystery Series, "Terror on Tybee Island." It's available on Amazon.com or you can email me through my website www.deborah-malone.com for an autographed copy. Don't forget Christmas is right around the corner. Let me tell you a little about this book.

 

 

 

 

Trixie Montgomery is the main character and her sidekick and best friend is Dee Dee Lamont. Trixie is a writer for a magazine and is sent on assignments to different towns. It seems everywhere they go a dead body turns up and Trixie and Dee Dee must find the person who committed the dastardly deed. Trixie’s eccentric great-aunt, Nana, joins in on the fun. With Nana around there’s never a dull moment. For instance she gets a tattoo in “Terror on Tybee Island.” 

“Terror on Tybee Island” takes place on the beautiful Tybee Island off of Savannah. Trixie, Dee Dee, Nana and Trixie’s mother Betty Jo go for a relaxing vacation on the island. Betty Jo’s friend puts them up in her bed and breakfast. It turns out to be anything but relaxing when Trixie finds a body in the sand behind the house. Betty Jo’s friend, Laura, is accused of the murder so of course Trixie and Dee Dee must come to the rescue when Betty Jo begs them to help Laura. They run into quite a few suspects as they attend a taping of Paula Dean’s cooking, a trip to the Mercer-Williams house, and a pirate festival.

 

During the festival Nana is kidnapped and you’ll have to read the book to see if Trixie and Dee Dee arrive in time to save her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deborah Malone’s first novel Death in Dahlonega, finaled in the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Category Five writing contest! Deborah was also nominated for 2012 Georgia Author of the Year in First Novel category. She has worked as a freelance writer and photographer, for the historic magazine “Georgia Backroads.” She has had many articles and photographs published, and her writing is featured in “Tales of the Rails,” edited by Olin Jackson. She is a member of the Georgia Writer’s Association as well as Advanced Writer’s and Speakers Association. As a current member of the American Christian Fiction Writer she has established a blog where she reviews Christian Fiction.  

TOP TEN HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR COZY MYSTERY LOVERS

 By Nancy Jill Thames 

For those of you who like to do their holiday shopping online as I do, here are some great gift ideas for readers on your list. All books are G-Rated and contain no profanity - just good stories! Books are in a series but can be stand-alone.

FOR ADDED FUN, TEDDY (JILLIAN'S SIDEKICK AND SLEUTH-DOG) APPEARS IN EVERY BOOK ALONG WITH A NEW FRIEND OF HIS OWN

1. If you want to give your reader an ocean side stay at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel with all the amenities (plus a little gossip), give them a copy of
"Murder in Half Moon Bay." $8.09

2. For readers who enjoy gorgeous sunsets or insight into endangered species, a mystery set at The Sanctuary Spa Camelback Mountain might make a good gift. Give them a copy of

 "The Ghost Orchid Murder." $10.79

3. To experience a bit of early California history in the Bay Area along with a heart-warming story, give them the Christmas adventure of 

"From the Clutches of Evil." $7.99

 

 

4. Does your reader like whale-watching, Waikiki Beach, or perhaps a cruise to Catalina Island? Then they  might  enjoy 

"The Mark of Eden." $8.99

 

5. For a visit to San Diego complete with Jillian's family reunion at a five-star oceanfront hotel you might want to give a copy of 
"Pacific Beach." $8.09

 6. For Christmas lovers and those on your list who enjoy a bit of romance "Waiting for Santa" might be just the thing. $8.09

7. A London adventure awaits in "The Ruby of Siam" and ends with Jillian's wedding. What happens afterward will have to wait until 2014 when the final book "The Long Trip Home" launches. $8.09

 















 


8. Besides "Murder in Half Moon Bay" as a free e-book gift, another suggestion is "A Cup of Cozy," a free e-book gift on Amazon and Smashwords to you from the authors of Cozy Mystery Magazine.




 







9. If you can't decide which book to buy for those on your list consider giving them the entire series. (Around $60.) They'll love reading about the adventures of Jillian and her sidekick, Teddy, as they help solve homicides which fall across their path. Amazon.com






10. For yourself, when you purchase  paperback copies for those on your list, use the Kindle MatchBook program (new on Amazon) to purchase the e-book versions of the Jillian Bradley mysteries for half-price.  (Only $1.99 each.) Amazon.com


There you have it! Ten holiday gift ideas for everyone who enjoys a good whodunnit, cozy mystery, or animal mystery. Happy shopping, dear readers!

  See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill 

Mystery novelist Nancy Jill Thames has published Christian fiction since 2010. The author of seven books in the Jillian Bradley series, she is an award winning blogger and listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller’s List. In addition, she won first place in her church's 4th of July celebration for her chocolate cream pie.

When she isn’t plotting her next book, she spends time with her six grandchildren, tags along with her husband on business trips, and plays classical piano for her personal enjoyment. She is an active member of the Leander Writers' Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW),  CenTex Chapter-ACFW, and supports the Central Texas SPCA with a portion of her book sales. She resides with her husband in Leander, Texas.

CONTACT INFORMATION jillthames@gmail.com

 

I'm Not Complaining...By Nancy Jill Thames

I think I should order this tee shirt - really. After a rough week I need to share two lessons I've learned.
First, here's what happened. My sweet, precious neighbor had heart valve replacement surgery. Pretty serious, right? So me, over achiever that I am, goes to the store, comes home, unloads groceries, makes homemade ( that's homemade) lasagna, and bakes a pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting topped with walnuts (to make you drool a little). I cut the lasagna into twelve portions and freeze each in waxed paper and foil and along with a package of Texas Toast, a cobb salad, and a Bertolli frozen bag dinner, take two totes full of the food down to my neighbor and her husband. Mind you, I'm still wearing my apron.
I feel so elated to have been a help. Really. Really? They probably thought I was nuts! And what happened? For the next three days I had such a backache that I could hardly move!
How to solve the problem? Next time go to the store on a different day, or buy a frozen lasagna and deliver the goods. OR, buy KFC.
The next lesson I learned was not to get upset over perfectly normal activities of young grandsons. One of mine (no names mentioned) decided he would use the back of my wing back chair as a canvas to color on. Did I get upset at the discovery? You bet I did. I, unfortunately for my family, am a perfectionist.
Here's what happened. The very next day after my rant, I get a giant toothache! It puts me in bed for two days until I have a talk with the Lord and He reveals that it's caused by stress. Has to go somewhere, right?
So I turn my frustration over to Him and the toothache goes away. Thankfully!
But, as an added bad bonus, since I stayed in bed because of the toothache, my hip gets sore. So last night I get up to take some Nupraxin and because I haven't eaten much due to the toothache, while trying to open the bottle I pass out! Pass out and scrape my elbow.

Paperback $7.99
Kindle $3.99
Nook Book $3.99
Smashwords $3.99
Kobo $3.99 

Still, as my husband pointed out (he was out of town when it happened) at least I didn't get seriously injured from the fall. I'm counting my blessings on that one.
It's funny, because in Book 3 "From the Clutches of Evil"
Jillian Bradley has similar challenges, only they're brought on because of her suspicious nature instead of perfectionism and being over zealous.
In Book 8 "The Long Trip Home" (2014) Jillian will experience illness and the need to cope.
Perhaps what I've been through will be helpful when I write those scenes. We'll soon see.

I hope you have a lovely weekend, dear readers. (And avoid situations like mine this past week!)

                See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill Thames

Mystery novelist Nancy Jill Thames has published Christian fiction since 2010. The author of seven books in the Jillian Bradley series, she is an award-winning blogger and listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller’s List. In addition, she won first place in her church's 4th of July celebration for her chocolate cream pie.

When she isn’t plotting her next book, she spends time with her six grandchildren, tags along with her husband on business trips, and plays classical piano for her personal enjoyment. She is an active member of the Leander Writers' Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW),  CenTex Chapter-ACFW, and supports the Central Texas SPCA with a portion of her book sales. She resides with her husband in Leander, Texas.

CONTACT INFORMATION jillthames@gmail.com

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