Sunday, August 18, 2019

Please welcome guest author Allison Brook aka Marilyn Levinson + book #giveaway




A former Spanish teacher, Marilyn Levinson writes mysteries, romantic suspense, and novels for kids. Her books have received many accolades. As Allison Brook she writes the Haunted Library mystery series. DEATH OVERDUE, the first in the series, was an Agatha nominee for Best Contemporary Novel last year.

Welcome, Marilyn. 

What is your latest book BURIED IN THE STACKS, the 3rd in the Haunted Library Mystery series, about?

Librarian Carrie Singleton is building a haven, but one of her neighbors is misbehavin'. Can resident spirit Evelyn help Carrie catch the culprit who made her a ghost?

You continue to write as Marilyn Levinson. What are a few of your other mysteries?

Other mysteries include the Golden Age of Mystery Book Club series and the Twin Lakes series. Among my YAs and books for kids are: GETTING BACK TO NORMAL, AND DON’T BRING JEREMY, which was a nominee for six state awards, and RUFUS AND MAGIC RUN AMOK, an International Reading Association-Children’s Book Council “Children’s Choice."  

Where do you live?  

In Long Island, where many of my books take place. 

What’s on the menu?


Apricot Chicken is one of my standard go-to recipes when I’m having people over for dinner. Leftovers are easy to freeze or serve the following day—though there usually aren’t any left to save.

This  delicious recipe can be made with apricot or orange marmalade. Please note that when cooking I do not use exact measurements so feel free to add or minimize ingredients to your liking.

Apricot Chicken

4 chicken breasts
1/2 cup of flour
2 eggs beaten
2 t  soy sauce
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Enough olive oil and butter to brown chicken breasts then sauté scallions and mushrooms

sauce:
3/4 cup of marmalade  I use Smucker's Sweet Orange Marmalade or Apricot Marmalade
1/3 cup dried apricots cut up
2 T water as needed
2 T soy sauce
1 t garlic powder or chips
1 t parsley (dried or fresh)

optional:
3 scallions cut up
3 mushrooms cut into pieces

Dredge chicken breasts in flour, dip in eggs and soy sauce, then dredge in panko breadcrumbs. Brown in olive oil and butter on both sides then remove from frying pan.

Sauté scallion and mushroom pieces for five minutes.

Place chicken, scallion and mushroom pieces in baking dish.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan heat marmalade, soy sauce, water, apricot pieces, garlic and parsley and bring to a gentle boil. Cook 2 or 3 more minutes, then pour over chicken.

Bake for half hour 325 degrees uncovered.


prior to baking

baked


GIVEAWAY

Today, Marilyn/Allison is giving away a copy of READ AND GONE to one commenter.  Have you read a mystery about a ghost or a mystery set in a library?  Leave your email so she can contact you if you win.  Winner picked Tuesday.













website: http://www.marilynlevinson.com
Amazon: http://bit.ly/Amazon_MarilynLevinson
Facebook: http://bit.ly/MarilynLevinson_Facebook
Twitter: @MarilynLevinson @AllisonBrookML


64 comments:

  1. The chicken sounds amazing! And a book series set in a library is inspired.
    Bleakney750@yahoo.com

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  2. Welcome, Marilyn/Alllison. Love having you here. ~ Daryl

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    1. Daryl, my dear friend. Thank you for having me back to Mystery Lovers' Kitchen. I'm delighted to be here. I'm so glad that you tried my Apricot Chicken recipe and liked it!

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  3. Not yet sounds good
    laratal1966@gmail.com

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  4. The chicken sounds yummy. I’m going to make it soon. I have read the Library Lovers series
    jwhaley4@aol.com

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  5. Can't wait for the opportunity to read READ AND GONE. It sounds like a wonderful book and I'm sure I would enjoy it immensely.

    I have read a book that had a ghost cat, but not one with people, and I really enjoyed it. Also think it would be neat to have a library setting because how could being around books ever be wrong. :)

    The recipe for apricot chicken sounds yummy. I'll have to give it a try.

    Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to win a copy of READ AND GONE!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  6. Yes I've read a series with ghosts in it. I'd love to read your book.

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  7. That chicken sounds delish. I have read mysteries w/ghosts, not sure about a library.

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  8. I have read a mystery about a ghost before. I'd love to read this! smurphee@yahoo.com

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  9. That chicken looks good! I've read mysteries with ghosts and with libraries, but I don't think I've read any with both. Sounds like a great book.
    kozo8989@hotmail.com

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  10. I'll definitely copy down the recipe for the chicken. I've read Cleo Coyle's Haunted Bookstore mysteries and own most of the cozies that take place in a library, including a library in a lighthouse. I'd love to add your new book to that collection of haunted readings.

    NoraAdrienne (at) gmail (dot) com

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  11. I have not read a mystery set in a library but I have read one with a ghost in it. Thank you
    bearsgal.sweet1964@yahoo.com

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  12. Welcome, Marilyn and thanks for sharing your Apricot Chicken recipe -- it looks delicious! I have read books with ghosts in them, and books set in libraries, but never a library with a ghost! Thanks so much for your giveaway ~ bobandcelia@sbcglobal.net

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  13. Love Jack Shepard in Cleo Coyle's Haunted Bookshop Mysteries.

    jtcgc at yahoo dot com

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  14. I have read Shelved Under Murder. Your book sounds captivating. Thanks for the recipe which I will try. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  15. Geneva, the ghost from Molly MacRae's Haunted Yarnshop Mysteries, is a fun character.
    turtle6422 at gmail dot com

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  16. Yes I have read books set in a library. Thanks for sharing and for this contest! Lindaherold999@gmail.com

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  17. I love mysteries set in libraries and bookshops. This series sounds really good. Thanks for the contest.

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    1. Oops! I guess I was supposed to leave my email. ckmbeg (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. Looks like a interesting read. bevansmichele@gmail.com

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  19. I love mysteries with ghosts in them.

    bnharris6218@outlook.com

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  20. I have read mysteries with ghosts and ones set in libraries. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I believe my college roommate had made this dish or a very similar one. It was many years ago, and I did not ask for the recipe at the time. Am betting that my mother-in-law will really enjoy it.
    little lamb lst at yahoo dot com

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  21. I absolutely love this series so, of course, I would love to win the contest. :)

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  22. Maybe it is because I live in a haunted house, but I love stories with ghosts. cheers (at) MarjimManor (dot) com

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  23. I have read books about ghosts, but I don't think I have read a mystery set in a library only a bookstore. Saamm7(at)msn(dot).com

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    1. libraries are fun. They have lots of activities going on!

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  24. That chicken sounds yummy! Yes I have read both! almaj80(at)suddenlink(dot)net

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    1. It is! You've read both of my books? Or both something else?

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  25. I can't imagine there being any leftovers from this!
    libbydodd at comcast dot net

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  26. This recipe looks delicious! I haven't read a mystery with a ghost in it, but I want to! Haven't read one in a library either! Again, I want to! This book looks great! tami.norman@gmail.com

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  27. I have read several mysteries set in a library, most recently Death in the Stacks by Jenn McKinlay. I'm sure I've read some with ghosts too, but none are coming to mind at the moment. mbradeen [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  28. I don't remember reading about a ghost in a library, sounds good. The chicken recipe is awesome.

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  29. Work in a library so this works for me.

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  30. Your recipe looks so good that I wrote it down so that i can make for hubby I have RSD and my fingers are all crippled but this recipe he will be surprised that i made as I think it is fairly easy to make. I have read a lot of mysteries that are in a series such as the ones that Darryl writes and Jenn McKinlay I buy them as we live in a rural area and not close to a library it is in town which is about 30 min. Thank you for posting today. peggy clayton ptclayton2@aol.com

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    1. You're welcome! It's not a difficult recipe to make.

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  31. Cleo Coyle's Jack Shepard mysteries are set in a bookstore - not quite the same, but it's the first thing I thought of! I work at an elementary school and my office is inside the library - some days I wish I had a ghost to help! robinswebhotmailcom

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  32. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. I started reading cozies in January, so no, I have not read a cozy about a ghost or taking place in the library yet. I would love to though. quilting lady 2 at comcast dot net

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  33. Recipe looks amazing! I really like the sound of a library with a ghost and I would love to read the book.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. Hope to win as I want to read a library ghost story. Recipe sounds good I hope to try it. Candykennedy45@gmail.com

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  35. Dear Everyone!!
    I was unable to comment here until now. Just found out I needed to use a different server. I also had to get a new password. Anyway, I want to thank you all for your comments. I hope you do try this recipe. It's delicious. In fact, I'll be making it tonight. I wish I could send you all a copy of Read and Gone.

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  36. I have read a mystery about a ghost but none set in a library. I would love to read your book. lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  37. I love mysteries a out libraries. They are so much fun to read! Thanks for the chance to win!
    faithdcreech at gmail dot com

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  38. The only book with a ghost that I have read is the Sarah Booth Delaney series by Carolyn Haines - and I love it. Thanks for the contest. trwilliams 69 at msn dot com

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  39. I haven't read much with ghosts, but I am interested. I have read positive reviews of books by this author.
    browningterry(at) hotmail(dot)com

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  40. Yes I have read a book mystery set in a library no ghosts involved.

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  41. I have read "Death Overdue" by this same author, Allison Brook. Thank you for this chance to win. 1cow0993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  42. read the cleo coyle bogus bookseller(a bookstore/not library)..........very good. would be inerested in this book by a. brook and her fruity chicken looks wonderful..........lunalola5151@gmail.com

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  43. This chicken looks delicious! I read the first book in this series, so I have a read a story with both a ghost and a library! Thank you for the chance to win!
    magicgirl2357@yahoo.com

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    1. Abby, you are the winner of this giveaway by random selection. Marilyn / Allison will be in touch. Congrats. ~ Daryl

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  44. I have read mysteries on libraries.
    Love your new series. cathyleeclark@yahoo.com

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  45. I have read a few series based in libraries. Loved them. Thank you for this chance. pgenest57(at)aol(dot)com

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  46. You are evil, woman! I have avoided making breaded chicken for years, and now you have me thinking the mess and extra calories would actually be worth it!!! Evil!

    As for mysteries with ghosts, I can't recommend Nancy Atherton's Aunt Dimity series enough! (My sister used to say it was the coziest of the cozies...even the villains aren't that bad).

    But from the description of this series, I think I have to find a way to check it out.

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  47. Love the recipe. Simple meal idea. Book looks great too. I have read several books set in a library. A couple of my favorites is: Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World: Dewey's 9 Lives & The Body in the Library
    by Agatha Christie deepotter at centurylink dot net

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  48. I have read books set in a library and also ones with ghosts. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  49. I have read both, but there was one I read where a guy dies on the second floor as the ladies were bringing in snacks for a gathering. Can’t think right off the name of it but it was good. I like ghost things as well.thank you for the chance to win. Rosacline90@gmail.com

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  50. I am reading The Widow of Rose House, it has a ghost in it! Pretty good so far not to far into it. Thanks for the recipe looks delicious! tWarner419@aol.com

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  51. Yes. Can't remember the name though. Thanks for the chance. sclickner at juno dot com

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  52. Hi, all, thanks for chiming in. The winner of this giveaway is Abby F. Marilyn/Allison will be in touch. Thanks to all for giving her your support ~ Daryl

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