A Lot of Thank Yous--Today is Release Day for Coda to Murder

Pastor Christine Hobbs never imagined she would be caring for a flock 

that includes a pig, a kangaroo, and a murderer.

Today is the day I've been waiting for for nine months..No not the birth of my baby, but kind of. This is release day for my new mystery/sweet romance, Coda to Murder, from MuseItUp Publishing.

So many folks have contributed to the writing of this book--fellow authors in my Koffee Kuppe Writers Critique Group, friends in the Fremont Area District Library Writers Group, Pastor Ed, and Officer Doug, and encouragement from friends and family. I listened and interpreted what they told me so if there are any errors or misinformation, it is entirely my doing!

I want to take time to say heartfelt thank yous to Lea Schizas, MuseItUp Publisher, and editors Kim Cresswell and Penny Ehrenkranz for their help in shepherding the raw manuscript into a finished e-book. I am proud to be a part of MIU knowing how important it is to the staff to offer the best book possible to their readers.

Also a huge thank you goes to my cover designer, C.K. Volnek for a spectacular, eye-catching cover that will attract readers' attention. She took a spark of an idea from me and turned it into a lovely, emotional piece of art.

I can't forget to thank all the authors at MuseItUp for their support and encouragement. Many authors who will be hosting me on the Coda to Murder virtual book tour are Muse authors. I am overwhelmed at how close people can become over cyberspace, never meeting face to face. I cherish these friendships. 

I look forward to the book tour and interacting with readers. We're kicking off the book tour at Janie Franz blog on Monday, February 25!! There will be prizes awarded at the end of the tour. Be sure to comment in order to enter the random drawing.

MuseItUp Publishing Bookstore Buy Link 

Save 25% this week on Coda to Murder.

What is Boxing Day?

Happy Boxing Day to all my Canadian Friends and those who celebrate the day in the English speaking parts of the world. I looked up what Boxing Day is since I was raised in the Heartland of the USA.

According to factmonster--Some historians say the holiday developed because servants were required to work on Christmas Day, but took the following day off. As servants prepared to leave to visit their families, their employers would present them with gift boxes.

Church Alms Boxes

Another theory is that the boxes placed in churches where parishioners deposited coins for the poor were opened and the contents distributed on December 26, which is also the Feast of St. Stephen.

As time went by, Boxing Day gift giving expanded to include those who had rendered a service during the previous year. This tradition survives today as people give presents to tradesmen, mail carriers, doormen, porters, and others who have helped them.

My Canadian publisher, Muse It Up Publishing is offering a 40% discount on Boxing Day. Check it out!

40% Off Muse It Up Publishing Celebrates Canada Day and Fourth of July

To celebrate Canada Day and Fourth of July, 53 books are 40% off! at Muse It Up Publishing!.

What a celebration! Grab some for your beach reading now!

And Sunshine Boulevard is only $1.99. Order a copy for fun summer reading!

Sunshine Boulevard on Sale April 1-14

Save now! Get 20% off my mystery/light horror e-book, Sunshine Boulevard April 1-14 through Muse It Up Publishing! Regularly $3.50, now just $2.80! Go here now to get this deal before it expires.

Read it and let me know how you liked it. Leave a review at the publisher or at amazon.com. Thanks so much!

There are also several books on sale and some $1.99 promotions at MIU Bookstore.

Enjoy!

Love Reading Excerpts?

Visit the Muse It Up Bookstore

If you love to read excerpts before you buy a book, then you are in for a treat at Muse It Up Publishing! Go to the MIU blog where many Muse authors are sharing excerpts and book covers. It's a plethora of diverse genres. I bet you will find something you will like. And there are books on special--20% off!

Joselyn Vaughn Hosts Me on Her Blog Today--Win a FREE Book!

Today I will be visiting with romance author Joselyn Vaughn. She is a very curious person with all kinds of interesting questions. They made me think! Leave a comment on Joselyn's blog to win the FREE e-book, Sunshine Boulevard.

You can also comment on this blog or check out my interview last Monday with W S Gager and leave a comment there.

PLEASE NOTE:  My publisher, Muse It Up Publishing is celebrating the first anniversary of flinging open the doors to their new publishing house. Lea Schizas, publisher, is knocking 50% OFF all the MIU e-books for ONE DAY ONLY--Sunday, March 20. Now is your chance to load up on great reading!