By Aunt Ophie from the Read ’Em and Eat Mysteries by Terrie Farley Moran
I have to tell you that I’ve been getting a bit impatient waiting for my chance to say “hi, y’all”. I thought Sassy would continue monopolizing our spot at Killer Characters forever. She may be the, what’s it called, protagonist, but hey, I’m a character, too. Some might say I am more of a character than most of the folks you’ll meet at the Read ’Em and Eat Café and Bookstore.
Oh my, I have forgotten my manners. Let me introduce myself. My name is Ophelia Elizabeth Brice McLennon Honeywell. Y’all can call me Ophie. Most everybody does, although I do like it when handsome young men, like those sweeties from the sheriff’s department, or that sandy haired reporter, call me Miss Ophelia.
And let me tell you, my niece Bridgy and her friend, Sassy Cabot, the one who’s been here talking to y'all the past few months, well they have more dealings with the deputies than is fitting. If they were flirting and dating, that would suit me but those two girls just seem to trip over dead bodies. You’d think with all the handsome young men around they’d have better things to do.
Have you heard that I now own the local consignment shop? I call it the Treasure Trove and I tend to stock high end items with just enough beachy do-dads to keep the tourists happy. And Tom Smallwood is still making that super gorgeous shell jewelry which appeals to everyone and sells like flapjacks and bacon at an after-church brunch.
It may only be mid-May but the lazy days have come to Fort Myers Beach. Temperatures in the 90s nearly every day. It certainly makes me appreciate the lovely breeze that comes in off the Gulf of Mexico and sweeps across the island to Estero Bay. This would be a perfect time for y’all to come for a nice long vacation. The snowbirds have gone home and the families with school aged children have not yet arrived so we have a bit of room. Think about it.
Well Sassy had a tee shirt giveaway for our readers once upon a time. Two can play that game. Since you were nice enough to stay and chat with me, I am happy to offer you the chance for a prize. Post a comment and your email addy below and you will be entered to win a Caught Read-Handed tee shirt. Giveaway closes at midnight Monday May 23nd.
Now let me give y'all a peek into the future. In the third Read ’Em and Eat book, Read to Death, Sassy suspects that Bridgy may be on her way to a romance with... Well you will just have to wait until July 5th to find out. You can pre-order now so you are among the first to know.
I hope to be back to visit with y'all soon. In the meantime don't forget to comment for a chance to win the Caught Read-Handed tee shirt. Do you see Miguel's sweet Main Coon, Bow, right there on the cover? That would be enough to make me want to win the tee shirt, if I wore such things, which, except for that time with the snake decorated shirt, we all know I do not. Just wouldn't look right with my tight wide belts and spiked heeled shoes. I am a woman of high fashion.
And don't forget to like our Facebook Page so you can stay up to date on our adventures and giveaways. We characters let Terrie keep it in her name. Lets her feel important but we all know she'd be nowhere without her Killer Characters.
Take care now,
Ophie
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I cannot wait to read Read To Death! I have it preordered. It's a wonderful series! It was nice to hear from Aunt Ophie!
ReplyDeletekaren(dot)kenyon(at)rogers(dot)com
I can;t wait to read Read To Death...I don't have it preordered but its on my buy list [email protected]
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of these books. Adding to my list.
ReplyDeletedebby236 at gmail dot com
Looking forward to another visit to Ft Myers! I can just feel those breezes coming through! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteJHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com
Let me mention that Read to Death has just been approved for a Goodreads Giveaway. Be sure to put it on your want-to-read list so you will get notified asap when the giveaway starts.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this series yet, but I'm looking forward to reading it soon. Would enjoy reading "Caught Read-Handed". Great giveaway, thanks.
ReplyDeletediannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
I don't know Ophie -- I think you could carry off the T-shirt with a lot of flair! It is one nice T-shirt...
ReplyDeleteLove this series. The characters are such fun!
ReplyDeleteHave added Read to Death to my TBR list and can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for READ TO DEATH. Thanks Ophie for giving us the chance to win a t-shirt.
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So happy Ophie finally got a chance to say hi! She's definitely one of my favorites. CAn't wait for Read to Death...already pre-ordered!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Aunt Ophie. It's about time us women of a certain age got to put in our 2 cents' worth. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say in Read to Death. And hey, thanks for the giveaway.
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Love Aunt Ophie. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletecjreynolds52(at)comcast(dot)net
I just picked up the first book in this series the other day...now if only I could find it on my book shelf. I'll keep looking. [email protected]
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to win this sweet tee shirt and would wear it with pride in one of my favorite series! I am SO looking forward to reading Read to Death, also! So fun to hear from Aunt Ophie. Jeaniedannheim (at ) ymail (dot) com
ReplyDeletelove t his series thank you for the giveaway Georgia
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Love this series! Thanks for the giveaway and I can't wait to read the next installment! [email protected]
ReplyDeleteOphie, I do love your full name.
ReplyDeletemarypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
I can't wait to read Read to Death. The first two books were awesome!
ReplyDeletebrookeb811 at gmail dot com
Thank you to Terrie Moran for continuing this series. Each book provides a new adventure for each of the readers to enjoy. Also thanks for the opportunity to enter for a t-shirt. [email protected]
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read Read To Death. I love this series!
ReplyDeleterebecca(at)losey-farms(dot)com
Contest is closed. Thanks to every one for stopping by. Mary Preston has been notified that she is the big winner. Yay Mary!!
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