Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Like Sleeping Beauty!

 By Lucy Richardson from the Lighthouse Library series by Eva Gates

  

When I went to work this morning….

My colleagues burst through the library doors, weighted down by gravestones, skeleton parts, and a giant black spider.
I’ve never been a big lover of Halloween, mainly because, frankly, I don’t consider being scared at all fun.
Clearly, in that, I am in the minority.

I’m very confused. The time frame is seems right. It was the middle of October only the other day. 

But I feel like I’ve been asleep for a hundred years.
  
I glanced at the calendar behind the circulation desk and got the shock of my life. Good heavens, can that be right! 2017 all ready?

How did that happen?

Let me think.

The last thing I remember is when Eva Gates put the finishing touches on Reading up a Storm, the third book chronicling my adventures at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library. All was resolved, including my love life (at least for now), and I went happily to bed.

And now two years have passed! Everyone is acting as though nothing has happened and all is back to normal.

Am I Sleeping Beauty, or just a revitalized cozy character?

News from Eva Gates:


SAVED! Yes, Lucy Richardson, Charles the Library Cat, Butch the handsome cop, Connor the equally handsome mayor, and the whole gang will be back, sipping coffee and munching pastries at Josie’s Cozy Bakery, and solving crimes in the lighthouse. Even the ever-scheming Louise Jane with more tricks up her sleeve.

The Lighthouse Library series fell victim to Penguin Random House’s decision to trim their mass market paperback line. Being a work-for-hire, that seemed to be the end of the series.  But the good people at Crooked Lane wanted to continue it, and the good people at Penguin kindly gave me the rights!  I have just signed a contract with CL for three more books in the series.

Look for book 4 (as yet unnamed) in spring 2018.



Let’s celebrate with a contest!


I have large print copies of each of the three Lighthouse Library Books, By Book or by Crook, Booked for Trouble, and Reading Up A Storm.  Winner’s choice. If you’ve already read the books, large print makes a nice donation to your library or senior’s residence or a gift to a hard-of-seeing friend.  Please leave a comment her to enter. Include your email address so I can contact the winner.  (or send me an email if you don't like to do that) Contest ends Friday evening.  US and Canada residents.

Want another chance to win? The celebration continues on Facebook.  Just like www.facebook.com/evagatesauthor and leave a comment to enter the contest




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49 comments:

  1. Margo BittnerMay 30, 2017 at 7:25 AM

    Yahoo! So glad the series is continuing. [email protected]

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  2. Katie TurnerMay 30, 2017 at 7:29 AM

    Oh my gosh I'm so excited! For you and for us!! I love this series and was so sad to see that it wasn't going to be continued.... but this is such fantastic news! Congratulations :D I'd love to win the contest! I've read all of the books but I would love to be able to donate these to our library :) I know they would be super excited to receive them! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize that we can 'pay it forward' I'm really looking forward to reading book 4, I know I'll be re-reading them all (yes again... 3rd time I think? lol) before the release to go right into book 4. Good luck everyone!! And congratulations again :) [email protected]

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  3. DebbyMay 30, 2017 at 7:49 AM

    Thanks so much for the chance. I work in a senior center and will donate if I win (after I read it)
    debby236 at gmail dot com

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  4. HarbingerMay 30, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    I'm so happy to hear the series will continue!!! My local library would be so happy if i win.
    harbingerdc(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. Little Miss Missy RaneeMay 30, 2017 at 8:41 AM

    Yes, I loved this series glad it's coming back sbrown at eodls dot org

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  6. MelissaMay 30, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    So happy this series is returning. I really enjoy the books. [email protected]

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  7. Mary CadahiaMay 30, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    Great. Happy to see the return of a good series

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  8. Margaret DackoMay 30, 2017 at 9:15 AM

    Love the characters in this series and looking forward to reading more about them.

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  9. ClicknerMay 30, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    Sounds like great reads. sclickner at juno dot com

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  10. Pam GuynnMay 30, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    I love this series and will be donating mine to a locally. [email protected]

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  11. travelerMay 30, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    This is a wonderful series and great news. The books would be greatly enjoyed and i would donate them to my local library. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. petiteMay 30, 2017 at 9:33 AM

    Thrilled to hear that this series will be continuing. I love it. Much to look forward to and the books are going to be appreciated at the library where I volunteer. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  13. Lynn HallsonMay 30, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    Glad to hear you are back. [email protected]

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  14. AnonymousMay 30, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    Congratulations on the continuing series and I would love to enter for a large print book.
    Marilyn [email protected]

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  15. penneyMay 30, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    This is a new Author for me I have not read any of them, thanks
    Penney penneyw(at)sbcglobal.net

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  16. VenessaMay 30, 2017 at 10:33 AM

    Fabulous news! I am reading the second now and hated the thought that after the third it would be over. This made my Monday brighter. [email protected]

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  17. Vicki DelanyMay 30, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    Thanks everyone. I'm delighted at the outpouring of support I've gotten since I made the announcement about the series being saved. Cozy readers are the best.

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  18. Kathleen KendlerMay 30, 2017 at 10:45 AM

    Great news! Spring of 2018 is a long ways off for me but sure too soon for you.

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  19. Not reallyMay 30, 2017 at 11:02 AM

    Utterly fantastic that Crooked Lane is continuing and that Penguin Random House gave you the rights to continue with the series. Would love to read "By Book or By Crook" Do appreciate the chance to do so. Della at deepotter (at) peoplepc (dot) com

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  20. Grandma CootieMay 30, 2017 at 11:33 AM

    Great news! And a very nice giveaway. Thanks.
    [email protected]

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  21. Amanda WilcoxMay 30, 2017 at 12:20 PM

    That's wonderful news! Congratulations!!! Thanks for the chance to win too!
    [email protected]

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  22. CeciliaMay 30, 2017 at 12:28 PM

    I haven't read this series yet, but it sounds interesting. Thanks for the chance to win a copy and congratulations on it being saved! [email protected]

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  23. Connie LeeMay 30, 2017 at 12:34 PM

    I would like to win one of the large print copies, I have a friend that reads large print and she would love to be able to read this one. Thanks so much for the giveaway! lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net

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  24. Jana Leah BMay 30, 2017 at 1:24 PM

    So glad the series can continue! turtle6422(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. deana dickMay 30, 2017 at 1:46 PM

    Glad to hear the The Great series will be continuing.
    jhdwayne(at)peoplepc(dot)com

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  26. Libby DoddMay 30, 2017 at 3:04 PM

    What marvelous news! The "evil" publisher has been worked around.
    libbydodd at comcast dot net

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    1. Vicki DelanyMay 30, 2017 at 4:31 PM

      Not evil at all. They gave up the copyright which they were under no obligation to do. I'm grateful for that.

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