Sunday, August 2, 2015

Welcome Erika Chase!



A very warm welcome to our good friend, Erika Chase. Erika writes the Ashton Corners Book Club Mysteries. LAW AND AUTHOR will be released soon. If you haven't tried her delightful series yet, be sure to leave a comment with your email address to enter Erika's giveway!









I’m so excited about Law and Author, the fifth book in the Ashton Corners Book Club Mysteries which is coming out next month, that I had to share the yummy barbecue my characters share in the second chapter. Okay, it’s not totally the same. I didn’t find fresh Bass so I bought some Perch instead. I’ve never tried it but thought, why not now.  

And since my fictional book club, the Ashton Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straws Society shares these taste treats, what better way to highlight the dishes then with my own writing group, The Ladies Killing Circle at our annual writing retreat at Joan Boswell’s fab summer place at Lake of Bays in the Muskokas in Ontario.  


For the record, we weren’t all present but joining in the wining and dining were Mary Jane Maffini (aka Victoria Abbott), Joan Boswell with her furry friends, Lacy, Barlow and Nina, plus Barbara Fradkin and the frisky Kenzie and Eva. Five dogs, four peeps. Hmmmm.

The fish was pretty basic BBQ using olive oil, black pepper and a pinch of salt. Grill three to four minutes each side.


What makes this special is the Citrus Salsa that’s served with it and that’s the recipe I’m sharing today. I made the salsa verde from scratch but couldn’t find any tomatillas, so substituted green pepper.  I also used Himalayan salt, something I’ve become attached to lately. 

It’s a refreshing treat with a bit of zip, for a hot day. Enjoy!


Citrus Salsa
1 pink grapefruit
1 orange  (a medium size navel works best)
2 limes
pinch salt
1 tsp. chopped cilantro
¼ c. salsa verde

Segment the citrus fruit – remove white pith, then hold fruit over medium bowl, removing the fruit from the membrane. Squeeze remaining segments to get all the juice. Stir in Himalayan salt, cilanto and salsa verde. Serve this beside or under the fish.





 
Erika Chase writes the Ashton Corners Book Club mysteries for Penguin/Berkley Prime Crime.  The first book in the series, A Killer Read, was nominated for an Agatha Best First Novel award. And the fifth book, Law and Author, hits the shelves on Sept. 1, 2015.

In a parallel life Erika Chase is also known as Linda Wiken. A former mystery bookstore owner, she is also a short story writer and a member of The Ladies' Killing Circle. She has been short-listed for an Arthur Ellis Award, Best Short Story, from Crime Writers of Canada. The big news is that next year, she has a new cozy mystery series – the Culinary Cookbook Mysteries coming out. It’s about a cookbook supper club but that’s all I’m telling for now!

Visit her at  www.erikachase.com
www.lindawiken.com
on Facebook at her Author page
and @Erika_chase on Twitter


To win a copy of Law and Author, leave a comment with an email address.

56 comments:

  1. Easy fish dinner with a very tasty citrus salsa. New series to add to my "must read" list...I love this blog! What makes Himalayan Salt a special deal? kat8762@aol.com

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  2. Love the title and the cover! Sound great! Will be trying this recipe! Thanks for the giveaway!
    angelhwk68@yahoo.com

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  3. Love the recipe and the book sounds wonderful! EMS591@aol.com

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  4. I love this series and i love the book club name. Can't wait to read Law and Author. Thanks for the recipe it sounds delicious. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  5. The dish looks great! The book sounds wonder and the cover is gorgeous. Thank you for the recipe and book giveaway.
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  6. I enjoy reading this series, and I am looking forward to this next book! Thanks for the salsa recipe and the chance to win!!
    grace dot koshida at gmail dot com

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  7. Recipe looks delish! Will have to give it a try! Just like I am giving it a try to win this book! Thanks for both!

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  8. This sounds like a fun series. I'm definitely going to check it out. I know I would enjoy the fish and salsa, but unfortunately I live in a family of non-fish-eaters. I usually have to wait until I'm eating in a restaurant to have fish. Thank you for sharing, and for the chance to win. rencw@verizon.net

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  9. I love the recipes that you post here (I save them all to Pinterest) and I love the books ALL THE BOOKS. I WANT THEM ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

    Yes please I'd love to be entered to win a copy of Law and Author.

    NoraAdrienne (at) gmail (dot) com

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  10. Appealing and tasty recipe which I would love. Fish is my favorite meal. Law And Author sounds great. Thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. I would love to read your next book!
    Meeshpsych@aol.com

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  12. Need to get the next book in the series.
    thanks for the recipe.
    txmlhl@lyahoo.com

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  13. I've never read any of the books in this series, but I would like to. Thanks. jr_dj_gantt@juno.com

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  14. Thanks for the nice summer recipes. Looking forward to Law and Author.

    acm05atjuno.com

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  15. Thanks, Erika! I'm looking forward to Law and Author! Your book covers are always so eye-catching! patucker54 (at aol dot com)

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  16. What a delightful giveaway and delectable fish recipe. Many thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. I'm on a diet---but that plate looks delicious and I think everything on it is really healthy and low-fat. I must try that recipe for the salsa. Thanks for the contest.
    suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

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  18. Thanks for the mouth watering recipe. Having fish tonight so will have to use your recipe. Looking forward to reading your new book.
    Carol Smith
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  19. I believe that the best marinades are simple like your olive oil, salt, and pepper combination. I've never tried fish with a citrus salsa, but now it's on my must do list! I wonder how it would taste on a fish taco-ish recipe, probably yummy as well! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the opportunity to win your book! :-) nicolev.girldetective@gmail.com. p.s. The new series sounds fun, too!

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  20. The citrus salsa makes me think of ceviche, which I adore. Thank you for the giveaway -- would love to read Law and Author (love the cover!). bobandcelia@sbcglobal.net

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  21. The recipe looks delicious....

    Would be honoured to be a recipient of the book "Law and Author". A fan of Erika Chase since the Prose in the Park event in Ottawa this past spring!

    mommy_to_zoe@hotmail.com also known as Andra Weis

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  22. Would love to read your book. It has a pretty cover and sounds great!

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  23. Looks delicious. I love this series, it's great! Thanks for the chance.
    frybbe @ gmail.com

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  24. Law and Author sounds terrific and your recipe is easy enough for me. Count me in, please. lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  25. Yum! That fish looks unbelievably good!

    llcejka at gmail dot com

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  26. Recipe and book both look terrific!

    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

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  27. The book and the salsa both sound delightful!! mtrver at gmail dot com

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  28. The salsa sounds delicious. Might try it with tilapia for dinner tonight. Another book to add to my TBR wish list. servedogmom@yahoo.com

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  29. Welcome back to the Kitchen, Erika! We love seeing you here. Thanks for the refreshing summer recipe and the news on the new release in your terrific Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery series - LAW AND AUTHOR (love the title)!

    Cheers and have a delicious summer week...

    ~ Cleo

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  30. I love the recipe. Will be trying it. Hope it is as good as your books.
    slpetera@yahoo.com

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  31. We do not eat enough fish. This looks like something we might like. stclairck@gmail.com

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  32. This sounds like and excellent new read!! Would Love a chance to win it. Kim

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  33. I have this series on my TBR list... oh so many books, so little time. Just when I start to get caught up, more new books in an old series are released which cause me to get back logged again! Ho Hum! :O A side note... every time I see Erika Chase's name (or a cover of one of her books,) I think, hey I know that person... because I have cousins named Erika and Chase and my brain connects them to the author! LOL Anywho, my email is kidisitor@yahoo.com. As always, thanks for the giveaway! =)

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  34. I'm not a fan of fish-but the salsa sounds amazing. I look forward to your new series too!

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  35. I found your series looking for something new to read and it has been so much fun getting to know the characters. I am also a huge fish fan! Thank you. lydiasadler51@gmail.com

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  36. I love new recipes! Eagerly waiting for the new Book! Thanks for the giveaway! fsumom99@aol.com

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  37. Sounds very good.
    Will go out tomorrow to look for your series.
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  39. Love this series. Looking forward to reading this one.
    dotkel50@comcast.net

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  40. Found a new series I will have to check out. Thanks for the recipe and the chance to win a copy of your new book. kayt18 at comcast dot net

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  41. I can't wait to visit with the Ashton Corners Book Club again! cking78503@aol.com

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  42. This series looks to be really good. I've not had the chance to read any yet but I'd love to win one & give it a try.
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  43. Thank you for this chance! The recipe and book sound great. areewekidding@yahoo.com

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  44. Great recipe!! Thank you.

    davisel1830@hotmail.com

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  45. More books I need to read!!! Very exciting! I need to write this recipe down and impress my husband lol! Good luck with the new release and new series! Brandylee033183@yahoo.com

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  46. this series IS delightful! the salsa sounds pretty good too.
    Woofmew@aol.com

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  47. Welcome, Erika! Great post and great recipe.
    Hugs.

    MJ/VA

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  48. I've read a few of this series and enjoyed them! Thank you for this opportunity. dm_richards (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  49. Love the cover. Book sounds great!
    jawdance@yahoo.com

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  50. So happy to discover what sounds like a wonderful new-to-me series. bakts4unme@hotmail.com

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  51. Always on the look-out for a new series! Thanks for the opportunity!
    vgeslak@yahoo.com

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  52. Thanks for the recipe and the chance to win!

    ElaineE246 at msn dot com

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  53. smartnewyorker2000@yahoo.com, I'd love to read your book!

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  54. Love the cover. The series and the recipe sound great.

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  55. Love the cover. Your series and recipe sound great.
    elainehroberson@gmail.com

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