My Book's Finally Here!

The anticipation is finally over! Magic & Murder in the Holler released yesterday. I'm still a little overwhelmed by all the emotions I'm feeling at this dream becoming a reality and this story now being a published novel. I can't quite put my appreciation for all the support I've gotten on my publishing journey into words.

There are about a million and one people I need to say a heartfelt "thank you" to for helping me get this book out into the world. First and foremost, my amazing family for their support. Second, my fantastic beta readers Mara Heath, Samantha Wong, Julianne B., Sarah Irwin and November H. Tuppen for their feedback. Next, my fantastic editor Emmaline Eble for her encouragement and help making Magic & Murder in the Holler into the best book it could be. Last, but certainly not least, Ashton M. Smith of Ashton M. Smith Designs for designing the perfect cover for this witchy, spooky mystery.

I also want to thank everyone who has read and reviewed the book already. Below, I've included a few early I've gotten so far:

Barbara (from Goodreads) said:

I have always enjoyed a fun mystery book and this one hit the mark for me, with a supernatural twist and a whole lot of trauma healing it really was a great book to read. I enjoyed the hint of possible romance, the sassiness of the main character and the twists that happen all through book, and even when I figured out the bad guy I was still shocked by the depths of his depravity. I can’t wait to see where this series goes!

Slynn (from Storygraph) said:

Magic and Murder in the Holler is delightfully atmospheric blend of cozy and a little spooky mystery with deep roots in Appalachian folklore. The area where the story takes place us vivid and immersive, seriously you can almost feel the wind blow and smell the mountain air. The FMC character is charming, and she's got enough grit and heart to keep me invested in the story. The magic system is woven naturally into the story and never felt overdone but it added a layer of intrigue and kept me guessing until the last page. The story has plenty of twists and turns and had me wanting more development on some of the side characters.

Overall, this was an engaging and unique read that I absolutely would recommend to anyone that enjoys a touch of magic with their murder mystery. I am excited to see what comes next in this series.

If you want to see what other readers think, reviews can be found on Goodreads and Storygraph.

Magic & Murder in the Holler is available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop and most other retailers. I'm also selling signed copies directly on my Ko-Fi shop.

One book down. Now, onto the next one. Until next time!

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