What did one ghost say to the other on New Year’s Eve?
Jan 04, 2024 1:16 pm
Happy Boo Year! 😊
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Hello from Wales
We are stepping into yet another year, that I hope will be enchanting for us all.
I wanted to wish you all a heartfelt 'Happy New Year'. Your support means the world to be me, and I know I have been a little bit all over the place this past year.
This time of year always feels strange, and I think sometimes we can't help evaluate our progress, and I know mine has been lacking. My birthday is also towards the end of January (I'll be turning 48 and am feeling every year of it at the moment), and this also brings about a bit of reflection on my part.
I was talking to some other authors on Facebook and my scattered focus seems to be all too common after covid ( I can't help but wonder if my age may also have a bearing on my addled brain). The good news is, that I am writing. A Lot, But my mind wants to dance from one story to another and back again, and as a result, I currently have eight different projects that I'm working on.
In 2023, I saw this a hurdle and tried to focus on one story with no results, so for 2024, I have decided to embrace my wondering mind as a part of my creative process. This means that whilst it might take me a bit longer to complete each story, when I do, I am likely to complete several in close succession. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
On that note, have any of you heard of Ream? It's an author subscription service that allows me to release stories and updates for free, but also put some under subscription. Someone suggested it as a way forward, but I have little to no knowledge of it and was wondering if any of you have heard of it. From what I've learnt, it's a bit like Patreon, but specifically for authors.
Whatever the way forward for all of us, you can expect to here from me every two weeks as normal with updates, and I sincerely hope the new year brings you happiness, health, prosperity, and a plethora of the enchanting moments that make life worthwhile.
Thank you for your support and for being part of my journey.
Speak soon.
Happy Reading.
Victoria xx
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BOOKS TO CHECK OUT!
Together with her human, bookstore owner Stacey Knight, they form a remarkable sleuthing team, who can telepathically communicate.
So, when crime emerges in Stacey’s bookstore by Smith Mountain Lake, with the appearance of stolen jewels AJ keeps dropping at her humans feet, they embark on a puzzling case involving a missing maid and family secrets.
Following clues throughout the town, AJ suddenly vanishes.
Stacey is determined to solve the crime and find her feline friend.
She strives to keep her cool, uncover the clues and solve the crime with help from her quirky pink-haired assistant, Luna, and handsome hotel owner, Elliot.
As the mysteries unfold and Stacey races against time, can she find the thief, rescue the missing maid, and, most importantly, her beloved AJ?
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Brought back from the other side by a séance, Gwendolyn Frink has been roaming the halls of her family’s Victorian house for more than a century. She can’t communicate with the living, she can’t leave the premises, and she can’t stand feeling useless.
Enter Nolan Drake, aka the Guru of Gore. Suffering from a wicked case of writer’s block, the best-selling horror author purchases the empty Victorian, thinking a change of scenery from Manhattan to upstate New York might get his creative juices flowing again.
Gwen is thrilled to have a new housemate even when he turns out to be an antisocial, coffee-guzzling grump—spectral beggars can’t be choosers, right?
Nolan is not thrilled when he discovers his real estate agent's dead body in the attic of the Victorian along with its resident ghost—a very talkative, opinionated ghost who insists on him helping her solve the murder of Morgan Charles.
Can this unlikely investigative duo crack the case so that the streets of Woebrook will be safe for the town’s annual Festival of Frights? Or will they run afoul of the wrong person, dooming them both to haunt the Victorian, and drive each other batty, for eternity?
If you enjoy sassy sleuths and supernatural shenanigans, That’s the Spirit! is the book for you! It’s similar in tone and content to the works of Paranormal Cozy Mystery authors Angie Fox, Erin Huss, and Annabel Chase.
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Innkeeper and vineyard owner, Avery Parker, is finally getting some time off to enjoy an afternoon with the Stammtisch women.
Avery and her tight-knit group of friends embark on an idyllic winery tour, only to stumble upon a shocking discovery: a body hidden within the depths of a wine cave.
As the authorities scramble to piece together the evidence, suspicion falls on the victim's long list of enemies.
Accompanied by her loyal and beloved golden retriever, Sprinkles, Avery must navigate the treacherous waters of hidden secrets and deadly motives to expose the truth.
Will she succeed in her quest, or will the killer strike again, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake?
Only time will tell in this thrilling and heart-stopping journey of deceit, betrayal, and murder.
Wine pairings and irresistible recipes included!
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Giveaway
The November Giveaway winner was...
Lenka
Enter the January $10 giveaway below!
All you have to do is be a subscriber to this email (you've already got that covered), click to go to the giveaway on my website and leave a comment.
Until next time... Happy Reading!
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