Welcome guest author Laura Bradford + book #giveaway

As a child, Laura Bradford fell in love with writing over a stack of blank paper, a box of crayons, and a freshly sharpened number two pencil. From that moment forward, she never wanted to do or be anything else. Today, Laura is the national bestselling author of several mystery series, including the Amish Mysteries, the Emergency Dessert Squad Mysteries, the Jenkins & Burns Mysteries, and the Tobi Tobias Mystery Series. Her first women's fiction novel, Portrait of a Sister, was the July 2018 book club pick for Delilah (of Delilah radio). Her next novel, A Daughter’s Truth, will release May 28^th.

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Laura is a former Agatha Award nominee, and the recipient of an RT Reviewer’s Choice Award. She enjoys making memories with her family, baking, and being an advocate for those living with Multiple Sclerosis. For more information, visit:   laurabradford.com

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Take it away, Laura!  (Giveaway below...)

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Buffalo Chicken/Cheese Wheels with Dipping Sauce

From the kitchen of Laura Bradford

I am a pretty basic eater. I like my meat, I like my bread, and I love my desserts.  In fact, when I was little, my favorite thing to eat (according to my mom…my uncle…my aunt…) was “bread and water.”

Odd, perhaps, but maybe it was really just a little foreshadowing for my career today—one that has me dabbling in crime a few times a year.

Either way, I thought I’d share an appetizer recipe my daughter and I tweaked to our liking earlier this month. It’s pretty basic, cooks up quickly, and it’s really, really good.

Buffalo Chicken/Cheese Wheels (with dipping sauce)

Ingredients:

1 can refrigerated crescent dough in a sheet

2 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 tablespoon Buffalo wing sauce

3 ounces of cooked chicken mean (cut small or shredded) I use the Perdue Chicken cuts

For Dip:

1 cup ranch dressing

1 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce

Instructions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Unroll dough on cutting board.

In small bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese and buffalo sauce with an electric mixer. Spread

Mixture on dough just shy of edges.  Sprinkle with cooked chicken.

Starting with the long side, roll dough, pressing edges to seal. Turn rolled dough so the seam is down and cut into slices. Place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart!

Bake 15-20 minutes (watch carefully) until the edges are golden brown.

In small bowl, stir dressing and buffalo wing sauce for dipping. 

Enjoy!

Laura's newest release:

Just Plain Murder (Book # 6 in the Amish Mysteries series)

Jakob and Claire have been spending more time together in Heavenly, PA. With Claire's help, the

detective is making slow progress reconnecting with members of his Amish family who shunned him when he left to pursue a career in law enforcement. Jakob's mentor, Russ Granger, the long retired police chief who inspired him to become a cop is back in town. Claire's always wanted to meet the man who changed the course of Jakob's life. But not long after he arrives in Heavenly, Russ is murdered.

Jakob is shocked and can only imagine that his old friend must have been killed by someone outside of the Amish community. Claire and Jakob soon find that things are not as they seem and Jakob's old boss may have stumbled into something sinister before he was killed. The answers they uncover are closer to home and more shocking than they ever expected.

Some praise for Just Plain Murder:

“Laura Bradford’s mastery and genuine appreciation of contemporary Amish culture made this book a delight to read.” 

-Criminal Element.

"Bradford has built her world in this atmospheric homespun series. 

Just Plain Murder is an intricately plotted, character-driven story that welcomes readers back."

-Lesa's Book Critiques

Buy Just Plain Murder links:

B & N 

Indiebound

Amazon

  

Giveaway

One lucky winner will receive a signed/personalized copy of JUST PLAIN MURDER and some surprise swag. Please tell Laura what your favorite course is and leave an email in case you win so she can contact you.

 

Where to find Laura:

Website: www.//laurabradford.com

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Twitter:  @bradfordauthor

Instagram:  @laurabradfordauthor

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