Building Madness and Other Fun

Hello, Gentle Readers!As some of you may, or may not know, in addition to writing cozy mysteries, I am a playwright under the name of Kate Danley. And I have a show making its Professional World Premiere in Olympia, WA at Harlequin Productions call...

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Mar 28, 2023
Riddled Riptides is here!

Greetings, Gentle Readers!As some of you buckle down for another week of wintry weather, why not snuggle in with a brain vacation to the beach? Book eight, Riddled Riptides, has arrived and is available on all e-reading platforms!"Paige's ex-boyfrie...

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Mar 08, 2023
Agatha Christie's Mysterious Affair at Styles

Hello, Everyone!Hope your winter season is bringing the fun! Looking for something to do? Well, if you live in Minneapolis, my adaptation (under my other name, Kate Danley) of Agatha Christie's very first Hercule Poirot book, The Mysterious Affair...

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Dec 01, 2022
Bringing the mystery to life

Hello, Gentle Readers!It's been awhile! I know! Hi. My name is Agatha Ball. And you once read a book of mine, probably The Secret of Seaside or Skye's the Limit.Well, the reason I've been so scarce is that I've been working bringing another Agath...

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Oct 27, 2022
Sweet Cozy Reads

Are you living for the weekend? I know that many of you are probably tucked away inside and enjoying the thought of a warm beverage and a good book! A friend said it was 14-degrees in Chicago today! Brrrrr!While I can't be there to put the kettle...

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Feb 18, 2022
Escape to Fall!

While thinking about trips to the beach can be the perfect escape, sometimes in the heat of the summer, the crisp days of fall are the mental vacation you’re looking for. Well, I am here for you, dear readers! Get ready for Cape Caution, book six i...

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Jun 21, 2021
Haunting at High Tide

If you’re in need of a light, sweet treat this Halloween season? I am pleased to announce the release of book five in the Paige Comber Mystery series, Haunting at High Tide! Take a mental break to the beach!Seaside is gearing up for its Halloween f...

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Oct 29, 2020
Available Wide

For the past however long, my books have been Amazon exclusives, but no more! Tell your friends they can grab all my books at whatever store they’d like! And for a limited time, both Skye’s the Limit and The Secret of Seaside are on a 99-cent sale!...

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May 19, 2019
Grey Skyes Adventures

Every now and again a story comes along and grabs you by the shoulders.  It says, "You need to write me and you need to write me now!"  Who am I to argue?  Coming at you next month is the first in a brand new, funny, rom-sus series called Grey Skyes...

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May 15, 2018

For all of you who have been patiently waiting for book three in the Paige Comber series, know that your wait is almost over!  I have to make my writing decisions based on the market (darn that paying rent and the disappearance of advances in this in...

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May 02, 2018
Murder's A Beach Cover Reveal

Drum roll please...  I have just gotten the cover back from my cover artist and am so pleased to reveal.... MURDER'S A BEACH!  Look for it this September!

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Jul 28, 2017

Thanks to all of you who have enjoyed the adventures of Paige Comber!  I'm so happy to announce that the adventures in Seaside continue!  I have begun working on book two.  Expect to see it later this summer!And for those of you who like to read your...

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Jun 24, 2017

Hello!  I'm Agatha!  And I'm so pleased to welcome you to my blog!  I've just released the first book in the Paige Comber mystery series.  I wanted to capture that fantasy of quiet beach towns; long, lazy mornings over a cup of coffee; and the heady...

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Mar 26, 2017