Today is the day! Pretty is as Pretty Dies hits the shelves today, August 1.
I hope you’ll pick up a copy at your local bookstore or online: IndieBound , Midnight Ink , Barnes and Noble, Borders, Books-a-Million.
Here’s the back cover copy and review snippets:
Bingo, bridge-and a dead body in the church sanctuary?
Life in this small Southern town just got ugly . . . and exciting!
No one in Bradley, North Carolina, is exactly crying into their sweet tea over the murder of Parke Stockard. Certainly not retired schoolteacher Myrtle Clover. Upon discovering the corpse, Myrtle is struck-not with grief, but a brilliant idea! Solving the crime would prove to everyone (especially her son Red, the police chief) that this eighty-something-year-old is not ready to be put out to pasture just yet.
The victim, a pretty but pushy town developer, had deep pockets and few friends. Myrtle can't throw one of her gaudy garden gnomes without hitting a potential suspect. Even when another murder takes place, proud Myrtle forges on, armed only with a heavy cane, a venomous tongue, and a widower sidekick.
REVIEWS
"An amusing first in a new cozy series" —Publishers Weekly
“Craig’s skill at evoking a small town and its idiosyncratic inhabitants renders this mystery a pleasure to read. I’m looking forward to the further exploits of Myrtle Clover.” —Mystery Scene Magazine
It’s been a really exciting ride getting this book launched, and I’ve got a busy few weeks ahead of me. I really appreciate the writing friends I’ve made online who’ve listened as I’ve vented some of the frustrations and joys of writing and getting published.
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9 comments:
Congratulations, Elizabeth!
A truly deserved milestone--I hope you take a few minutes off from your hectic schedule today to savor your accomplishment. But not too long, you've got a book to promote!
Yay you!! I'm going to find this one and read it up quick. And good reviews! Thank you so much for sharing so much of your journey with us - it is VERY helpful. So, I will have an espresso to celebrate and imagine the bliss of accomplishment you feel. When we see others reach the mountain peak we get a second wind for our own climb!
Looking forward to pouring myself a big cold glass of sweet tea then settling back to meet Myrtle Clover and the local population of Bradley, NC.
Congrats on the publication!
You're on your way to being rich and famous. But, your blogger buddies "knew you when." Grin. Great job...there will be many more to come.
Galen
SO congratulations, Elizabeth! Enjoy the ride, and best wishes for many sales! :)
The Old Silly
Today is the official release day??? Heck, I ordered my copy online and received it and am already reading it (and I love Myrtle Clover). Since I only get to read in 15 minute spurts these days, I'm just a little more than halfway through. You have a nice sense of humor, Elizabeth.
Happy release day!
Alan--I'm thinking I'll celebrate a little this evening. I'm wrapping up some time in Memphis, on a research trip.
Labanan--Absolutely! And best of luck to you on your own journey.
Cleo--I'll join you with that sweet tea.
Galen--I wish! :)
Marvin--Thanks so much!
Patricia--Isn't that nutty? I don't understand how that works. But you got one of the first copies, for sure! Thanks for the compliment--I appreciate it.
Shonna--Thanks for stopping by!
Congratulations and best wishes for the future! Wow how exciting for you.
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