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I'm delighted to be hosted by Christy's Cozy Corners, the first stop in the Essentials of Death blog tour! Stop by and get a peek at the inspiration for the setting of the Aromatherapy Apothecary Mysteries and enter giveaway. Contest ends 10/2/25.
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🎉 It’s here! 🎉 Essentials of Death is officially out in the world today!
This cozy mystery blends heart, intrigue, and aromatherapy twists you won’t forget. 🌿🔎
👉 Order now and join Carissa’s newest mystery adventure.
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Happy book birthday to @kimdavisauthor.bsky.social and ESSENTIALS OF DEATH!

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ESSENTIALS OF DEATH by @kimdavisauthor.bsky.social, is all new and available now.

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AN OFFER HE CAN’T REFUSE by John Salzone is now available in #KindleUnlimited!

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THE ARRANGEMENT by Sonali Mishra is available at all major online book retailers and you can read the ebook for free with your #KoboPlus subscription!

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Author Spotlight

Poetry is for Everyone: Give it a try!

By Christie Leigh Babirad

"Personally, I advise anyone who is interested in writing poetry to simply get started. Write what’s in your heart, let it be free..."

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Harbor Lane Books' Author Spotlight Presents

Putting together a Poetry Collection or Book

By Christie Leigh Babirad

"A lot of times my collection’s theme comes to me through the poems that I have been casually writing."

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A Poetic Process By Christie Leigh Babirad
"My writing process involves me feeling an emotion that is either evoked by an actual experience or channeling those emotions from a song I’m listening to or a piece of art that I take in."
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Harbor Lane Books' Author Spotlight Presents

Why Poetry

By Christie Leigh Babirad

"There is a pull with poetry that draws me in whenever life hits particularly hard... creating something that will not fade with the passing time."

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❤️ HAPPY BOOK RELEASE DAY @kimberlyquinnbooks.bsky.social!!! ❤️

SWEET CHAOS by Kimberly Quinn is now available at all major online book retailers!

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Annie R McEwen, author of Bound Across Time and Bound to Happen, tells us about her writing process. "Stage One is research. Stages Two through final editing are as much about whittling down as building up."

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Annie R McEwen, author of The Bound Series, discusses how she became an author. "I truly cannot recall a time before I read and can barely recall a time before I wrote."

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Harbor Lane Books features Rachelle Paige Campbell Join us as Rachelle tells us about her writing process. "Momentum is the most powerful force when it comes to writing... There is no right or wrong way to write. Just keep going!"

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The Adventures of a Romance Writer Part 6

Timothy Best dives into the investment he puts in to being a writer. "Yes, it's hard. But good things come from hard work and romance is worth it."

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The Adventures of a Romance Writer Part 5

Timothy Best, author of The Girl at the Renaissance Fair, explores The D’Arcy Factor—the art of writing surprises. "I... try to incorporate similar 'Ah-ha' moments into my novels."

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The Adventures of a Romance Writer Part Four

Timothy Best shares the power of writing from personal experience: "Hemingway said: “Whatever success I have had has been through writing what I know.” I agree."

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The Adventures of a Romance Writer Part Three

Timothy Best explores the question: How Steamy Should You Get? "The amount of intimate scenes in my books and how steamy they are is determined by the outline, and the life the story takes on."

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The Adventures of a Romance Writer Part Two

Timothy Best, author of The Girl at the Renaissance Fair, explores the unique perspective of a man writing romance in "Guys and Dolls."

"I build my best characters when I don’t think of them as male or female, but just as people."

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Timothy Best, author of The Girl at the Renaissance Fair, invites readers into the world of a romance writer. "Love is a fundamental cornerstone of the human condition and romance is the excitement, mystery, and magnet that pulls people together." Keep following for more short articles!

🎉 Happy Release Day to Liz Milliron! 🎉

We’re celebrating the release of Shattered Sight! Detective Jackson Davis seems to have the perfect life, but beneath it, he's battling guilt and PTSD. When tasked with investigating a murder, Jackson must face his demons. A must-read for mystery fans!

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Shattered Sight by Liz Milliron releases TOMORROW! Detective Jackson Davis is haunted by a tragic past as he investigates a high-profile murder. Can he piece together the case—and his own demons—in time? Preorder NOW—today’s your last chance! books2read.com/u/boV6OA

Author Spotlight: Bethany Barker – Author of A Book Club’s Guide to Murder & Mayhem

Bethany Barker shares her writing process: I begin a novel by thinking of a key plot element, a main character, and the setting. I write for hours most weekdays and during some weekends, depending on my deadlines.

Themed weekends, entertainment, games, rides, artisan markets, and delicious food! Sound fun? Get in the spirit now with The Girl at the Renaissance Fair!

Noah Galloway, a celebrity photographer, meets Fay, a real-life fairy, at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. Sparks fly—lives change forever.

10 Writing Tips

Read often.
Write 15 minutes a day.
Write what inspires you.
Focus on the present step.
Standalone books can succeed.
Make characters relatable.
Show, don’t tell.
Engage all 5 senses.
Edit after the draft.
Believe in your creativity!

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Mystery Monday Wrap-Up!

From cozy mysteries to genealogy mysteries and police procedurals, we’ve shared something for every mystery lover:

A Book Club's Guide to Murder & Mayhem
Color Me Dead
The Desk from Hoboken
Shattered Sight & more!
Stay tuned for more!

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Check out A Book Club’s Guide to Murder & Mayhem by Bethany Barker! When Suzie Tuft finds a dead body near her home, her life spirals into chaos with a large inheritance, dangerous threats, and a growing romance with a detective. Can her book club solve the mystery?

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In Color Me Dead by Teresa Trent, Artist Gabby Wolfe can see both the beauty of the living and the despair of the dead. When she foresees a woman’s death, she must decide whether to risk her job and credibility to save her. Will it be too late? buff.ly/cvolOP9

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Available now at your favorite digital store! The Desk from Hoboken by ML Condike

The Desk from Hoboken by ML Condike: Forensic genealogist RaeJean Hunter uncovers dangerous secrets while investigating the remains of Mary Rogers. The mystery continues in The Doll from Dunedin as RaeJean races to find a missing heir before time runs out.
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Essentials of Murder by Kim Davis! Carissa Carmichael’s fresh start in Oak Creek Valley turns deadly when a man is murdered in her shop, and her fingerprints are on the weapon. Can she clear her name and find the real killer? A twist-filled cozy mystery! buff.ly/kbZMHkv

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