Yesterday,
STIRRING THE PLOT debuted!
Yay. It's been getting great reviews.
On Gumshoe review
"The characters, the town, everything works together to produce an enjoyable book. It's hard to put down." ~ Gumshoe
“I would give
this book more than five stars if I could. Jenna is such a wonderful
character.” ~ Brooke
“Another
classic cozy for you to add to your collection, this one is ♥♥♥♥♥” ~ Kate
Eileen Shannon
I hope you'll pick up a copy.
In STIRRING THE PLOT, Halloween in Crystal
Cove, California, is a big deal, involving a spooky soiree where the Winsome
Witches, a fund-raising group, gather to open up their purse strings and trade
superstitions. But party magicians, fortune-tellers, and herbalists are only
the beginning of this recipe for disaster. Jenna has packed The Cookbook
Nook chock-full of everything from ghostly texts to witchy potions in
anticipation of the annual fund-raiser luncheon. But there’s one unexpected
addition to the menu: murder.
[This is NOT a paranormal. It is a pure cozy, culinary mystery!!]
By the way, did you miss the Facebook contest I threw in September? Alas!
Did you also miss the newsletter launch prize and sets of the Cookbook Nook Mysteries
I gave out yesterday? Hmmm.
Perhaps you need to sign up for my newsletter...
This is a picture of the launch prize I sent off this morning. Look at all the fun Halloween goodies.
Don't despair.
Last week I gave away books and a mug.
Last week's winner was Sandie W.
Congrats, Sandie!
Today, I'm giving away an autographed copy of STIRRING THE PLOT
plus a Savor the Mystery/Say Cheese mug! Winner picked by midnight!!
[To US entrants only]
[**International fans, I love you. Don't worry!
If your name is drawn, you'll receive a
copy of STIRRING THE PLOT, unsigned.]
Read on...and leave a comment and your email so I can contact you!
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I'll have another fun giveaway in February for the release of
AS GOUDA AS DEAD!
I'll have another fun giveaway in February for the release of
AS GOUDA AS DEAD!
Per Katie:
These are the easiest but possibly the
messiest things in the world to make. They’re a tad time-intensive because you
have to cut up the marshmallows and caramel squares. You’ll probably want a
hot, wet knife when you’re cutting. Also, be aware that when you are rolling
these into balls, the gooey mixture is sticky and hot—not so hot as to burn,
but be careful.
Katie’s Caramel Popcorn
Balls
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons cold water
2 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 cup marshmallows, cut into tiny
pieces
12 caramel squares, cut into tiny
pieces
8 cups plain popped popcorn
Safflower oil for molding
Cellophane wrap or plastic wrap
Ribbon
Remove from
heat and add the caramel squares and popcorn, carefully combining the hot
mixture until the popcorn is coated on each kernel.
Grease hands
with safflower oil and quickly shape the popcorn into tiny balls before the mixture cools. Wrap the balls in
cellophane or plastic wrap, and tie them off with ribbon. Store at room
temperature.
Note from Katie: If you want this to be
gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free marshmallows.
Remember to leave a comment!
Savor the mystery!
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