By Lizzie Turner from the Ashton Corners Book Club Mysteries by Erika Chase
Hi y'all. I'm so delighted today to introduce, and do a quick quizzing, of a new stable mate. That's what I call it when my author has a new series coming out. But to make it really confusing, my author Erika, will be writing this series as Linda Wiken, which by the way, is her real name. The series is the Dinner Club Mysteries and here's her main gal, J.J. Tanner to tell us all about it.
Erika: Welcome, J.J. A dinner club series sounds real taste-tempting. Is it?
J.J.: Well, if you like cookbooks, recipes and talk about food, then yes, it is! I'll tell you a bit about it. The Culinary Capers Dinner Club meets once a month and we rotate homes.The host gets to choose a real cookbook and from it, the entree while the remaining four members choose a side dish or dessert to go with it. And of course, we get to be pretty good at solving murders, too. Because there's always one of those.
Erika: And, are there recipes?
J.J.: For sure. And I promise, no poisons are ever used in the recipes or as a murder weapon!
Erika: Where is it set?
J.J.: Well, I live in the suburbs of Burlington, VT is a small (author's note -- fictitious) village of Half Moon Bay, right on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain.
Erika: And what do you do, besides catch killers, I mean?
J.J.: So glad you asked. I'm an event planner. Anything special coming up? I'd love to help.
Erika: Ahem, we'll have to see. One final question, what does J.J. stand for?
J.J.: Oh, my...look at the time. Gotta run! Thanks for the chat, Erika.
(If you'd like to win a copy of Toasting Up Trouble when it comes out in July, just leave a comment along with your email address before midnight, Wed. June 1st. I'll make the draw and contact the winner.
But if you don't happen to win, you can pre-order your own copy (and you've heard how important those can be) at http://tinyurl.com/grpv5xr Many thanks!)
The countdown is on for TOASTING UP TROUBLE the first in the Dinner Club Mystery series
coming July, 2016! Stay tuned, there will be give-aways!
Writing as Erika Chase:
Look for A KILLER READ, (#2 on the Barnes and Noble Mystery Bestseller List and an Agatha Award nominee for Best First Mystery), READ AND BURIED, COVER STORY, BOOK FAIR AND FOUL, and LAW AND AUTHOR on-line or at your favorite bookstore.
Visit Erika at www.erikachase.com
Love to hear from you on my Facebook author page
and
and
on Twitter @erika_chase.
Visit Linda at www.lindakwiken.com
at my Facebook author page and
on Twitter @LWiken
Visit Linda at www.lindakwiken.com
at my Facebook author page and
on Twitter @LWiken
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I can't wait for this book, thanks for the chance to win! [email protected]
ReplyLove a new series and I can't wait to read it [email protected]
ReplyI have it pre-ordered but sure would love to win.
ReplyNancy B
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This book would be so enjoyable and special. Thanks for this giveaway. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyLove the culinary aspect, recipes and the wonderful setting. I have been to Lake Champlain and Vermont when I lived in Mtl. many years ago. Great drive and lovely area. Many thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyA new series to delight in.
Replylibbydodd at comcast dot net
Welcome to both, er, all of you. Indeed a great setting. When we were in high school, a friend and I once sailed halfway across Lake Champlain in a sunfish, and we were stopped by whichever agency looks after the lake. They asked if we were all right. We assured them we were fine, and turned around and sailed back to shore. I love looking at the map and pointing "we were there!"
Reply[email protected]. I love food cozies.
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ReplyI visited Lake Champlain as a child and can't wait to revisit it in a new series. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Really looking forward to reading this one. Love the title and the cover!
Replybrookeb811 at gmail.com
Really look forward to new series when they are released. Would like to read "Toasting Up Trouble" when it's released. Thanks for the chance.
Replydiannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
Really look forward to new series when they are released. Would like to read "Toasting Up Trouble" when it's released. Thanks for the chance.
Replydiannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
New series! New author!! Great post. Love the intro. Love the covers. All on my TBR. But hoping for an early start. Thanks for the heads up.
ReplyDella at [email protected]
This sounds like a great new series...can't wait to read it! [email protected]
ReplyI get confused by authors using multiple names, too. Thanks for the contest.
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sounds like delicious fun!
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Sounds like a very tempting read. Looking forward to it.
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I love this...a dinner club? I'll toast to that! I am so glad I can find new-to-me books, and finding a fave author has a pen name.
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I'm really looking forward to reading this! It sounds good! Thank you!
Replymittens0831 at aol dot com
I really like the Ashton Corner Book club mysteries. I am very intrigued by this new series and would love to win a copy!
ReplyA great post thank you & I am loving this cover.
Replymarypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
I'm already a fan of Erica's series so I am looking forward to trying this new one. Thanks for the giveaway. Kuzlin at AOL.com
ReplyDinner Club Mysteries sounds like a great new series. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of Toasting Up Trouble.
Replypeggyhyndman(at)att(dot)net
this looks like a fun series, I hope I win this copy. I see other books I have not read by Erika Chase so going to search B&N to order those. Thank you for the giveaway. Georgia
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Well I just love all of the books written by Erika Chase. So, I know I should enjoy the books written by Linda Wiken, since they are the same person. I hope I win.
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I am interested in this new series! Thank you for the introduction and the chance to win a copy of the book!
ReplyOh, I would love to win!! Thank you for giving us all the chance and something out of the norm to look forward to. [email protected]
ReplyHave a great night.
Thank you for the chance to read an amazing book.
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Thank you for the chance. Sounds delightfully fun!!!!!!
ReplyI am so happy to see another new series by you! I have enjoyed all the Ashton
ReplyCorners books and can't wait to read this one. [email protected]
Wow, I could use an event planner. The book sounds greeat.
Replydebby236 at gmail dot com
Looking forward to the new series! [email protected]
ReplySounds like a great new series. [email protected]
ReplyLove mysteries with food! Looking forward to this one. [email protected]
ReplyThat had me confused, but then made me laugh. Yay for new series! caitlinmmccutcheon(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyI've enjoyed Erika Chase's books so I am sure I will enjoy Linda Wiken's new book. Thank you for the introduction. [email protected]
ReplyCool. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom.
Replythanks for the chance to win! [email protected]
ReplyI always look forward to new series and this one looks good. Thank you for the goodaway. [email protected]
ReplySounds great, I would love to read it.
ReplyKit3247(at)aol(dot)com
Thanks for the chance! I love it when a new series comes out! I loved the interview!
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I can't wait to read Toasting Up Trouble - has the number one thing I love: Food. See you are from Vermont - we vacationed at Smuggler's Notch a few years ago and it was wonderful. Teddy Bear Factory Ben & Jerrys and so many antique places. Always look forward to a new cozy series. [email protected]
ReplyReally enjoy these cozies. Thanks for this opportunity. But its got me thinking, just what JJ stands for. Hummmm.
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ReplyDefinitely looking forward to read this book. Hope I'm lucky enough to win a copy. S. Maher [email protected]
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