A launch, a contest, and more - Cajun Country Mystery Newsletter

A launch, a contest, and more -
Cajun Country Mystery Newsletter

IT'S LAUNCH DAY!!
It's launch day for A CAJUN CHRISTMAS KILLING, the third book in my Cajun Country Mystery series, so this is a very special newsletter for me. I'm super excited because the book is fun and festive - yet mysterious, of course - and will introduce you to the unique Cajun Christmas Eve tradition of bonfires on the Mississippi levee. Trust me, this is one for your bucket list. 
 
I also worked hard to come up with some great recipes for the book. Want to know how to make SPICY CAJUN CHRISTMAS COOKIES? The recipe is in the book. And...

...On October 17th, you'll find directions at Kim McMahan Davis's wonderful blog, cinnamonsugarandalittlebitofmurder.com. It's worth a visit any day of the year!
 
Now, about that contest...

A CONTEST ONLY FOR NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS
To show my gratitude for your support, I'm giving away handmade, gator-inspired jewelry, along with swag, to four winners. All you have to do to enter is send an email to cajuncountrymysteries@gmail.com with the word "CONTEST" in the subject line. Winners will be chosen at random, notified after October 17th, and announced in the November newsletter. 

  ON A PERSONAL NOTE...
The Tumor that Saved My Life is a deeply personal post I wrote for the multi-author blog I belong to, Chicks on the Case. I'm so lucky to be in the company of fantastic mystery authors Lisa Q. Mathews, Marla Cooper, Kellye Garrett, Vickie Fee, and Cynthia Kuhn. I can't think of a better place to share the story of how a brush with death gave me a life.

A quick reminder that PLANTATION SHUDDERS and BODY ON THE BAYOU, books one and two in the series, are now available in trade paperback, as well as e-book, audio, and hardcover. Books make great gifts! 

ELLEN'S APPEARANCES
 
I've got a bunch of appearances scheduled. Rather than list them, here's the link to my website. If I'm not coming to a town near you, let's figure out how to get me there!