Dear ,

How is your summer going? I've been hard at work on a story entitled, "Heels and Hexes," for the upcoming Girdles and Ghouls anthology.

The stories all center on older heroines who develop paranormal powers later in life, often in response to tragedy. They aren't all cozy mysteries, however, so please be prepared for more violence / cursing than normal.

Invitation to 'See the Future'

I'm also finishing up the third book in the Designer to the Dead series, Creeper In The Sleeper. Would you be interested in reading it before anyone else? This is your chance to literally see the future by joining my advanced reader copy (ARC) team. 😉

Membership is free but comes with a few responsibilities. After receiving a free ARC, you (a) read the book and then (b) provide feedback.

Many ARC readers provide feedback by sharing negative reviews directly with the writer while posting positive reviews online. That helps the author correct any last-minute problems (when possible) without hurting a book’s sales. However, you can always post negative reviews if you'd like.

If you'd like to 'see the future' as part of the team, please respond to this email and let me know. (There's a limited number of positions available, so be sure to get back to me ASAP if you're interested.) If the spots fill up, I'll be sure to add your name to the waitlist. Thank you! 🥰

On Immuni-Tea

I hope you all are staying safe and feeling well. This time of year is often filled with coughs and sneezes, especially for children. Kids head back to school and wind up swapping all kinds of germs. For a kid-friendly tea that will help stave off colds and flus, try a lightly steeped lemon balm tea ... but no more than three cups per day.

**As always, please be mindful of the way herbal teas can affect health conditions and interact with medications. Make sure to take your concerns or questions to your doctor.**

Looking for something to read while steeping your lemon balm tea? Check out the following free stories...

A Novel Crime

When Harvey Beckett discovers a body in a neighborhood garage on the way home from her local coffee shop, she has no idea how much that moment will shift everything in her world.



Cupcakes and Crime

When a body turns up during a local grand opening, Sophia will have to prove her innocence to save her mother's business... and to stay out of jail!

Until next time,

Katie O'Keene ☆