Going out with a Bang: the trifecta

 Hey Everyone,

The Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for my Candle With Care is drawing to an end today and boy is it a big bang! The book is featured at three different tour sites. There's a Spicy Pecans recipe at Deal Sharing Aunt, a character interview of Harley the cat by a cat from another series at Sneaky the Library Cat's blog and then, best of all, a fab review of the book at Storybook Lady's Facebook page. That's good food, good fun, and good news! What a fab trifecta of blog posts.

 

Here are today's hyperlinks:

 SPICY PECANS RECIPE

HARLEY THE CAT INTERVIEW

CANDLE WITH CARE REVIEW 

 

SHOOT THE MOON!

I know for a fact that you can still enter the giveaway for the gift certificate and books for a few more days, but don't delay. This could wrap up very quickly! Below are the sites where you can enter the giveaway through Rafflecopter. Each site below represents an additional entry so you have more chances to win. Hit them all for 16 contest entries! The site links go to the exact contest post. All you have to do is scroll down to the Rafflecopter widget and enter at every page. How's that for an Easy Button!

February 13 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT 

February 13 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW  

February 14 – Jody'sBookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT  

February 14 – Escape With Dollycas Into A GoodBook – AUTHOR GUEST POST :Why a white cat is named Violet

February 15 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

February 16 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT 

February 17 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT  

February 18 – Angel's Book Nook – SPOTLIGHT    

February 18 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST: Why is the beach Tabby's Happy Place?

February 19 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT  

February 20 – Christy's Cozy Corners – AUTHOR GUEST POST:  Recipe for Creating a Villain   

February 20 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT 

February 21 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – REVIEW 

February 22 – Deal Sharing Aunt – RECIPE: Spiced Pecans  

February 22 – Sneaky the Library Cat's Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW: Harley the cat

February 22 – Storybook Lady – REVIEW  

 I hope you'll try the Magic Candle Shop Mystery series and meet all the wonderful characters is this cozy paranormal romp through Savannah, Ga. Thanks also to Lori Caswell, the brains and brawn behind Great Escapes!!!

Thanks for loving to read books!

 Maggie Toussaint aka Valona Jones

https://maggietoussaint.com 

BOOK BIRTHDAY FOR CANDLE WITH CARE

 Today, Tuesday, Feb. 11, is the release day of CANDLE WITH CARE, book 4 in A Magic Candle Shop Mystery series, which I write under the pen name of Valona Jones. This book features amateur sleuth Tabby Winslow, a psychic and candlemaker who is a fraternal twin to her sister Sage. The twins live in Savannah, GA, and they co-own and operate The Book and Candle Shop on Bristol Street.

In CANDLE WITH CARE, Detective Sharmila Belfor is seriously injured from a hit-and-run accident when she is off duty. Soon thereafter, Sage's former coworker and friend, Larry Rau is murdered in his home. Then the twins' high school nemesis is kidnapped, and her mother begs Tabby to investigate. To make matters worse, Milly Quigsly, Tabby's fiance's mom, is throwing them an engagement shower and now Tabby has to come up with a suitable pastel gown for the June occasion. How on earth can she possibly get everything done, investigated, and bought when she's working full-time in the candle shop? Can Tabby identify the culprit(s?) before she becomes the next victim?

 CANDLE WITH CARE is available in print and digital format across the web. 

Digital Buy Links: KINDLE   NOOK    iBOOKS     KOBO  

Print Buy Links:   AMAZON    coming soon to B&N et al

 

Online Launch Activities

Cozy Mystery Party Takeover on Facebook, Wednesday, February 12, 7-8 pm EST

  A Love for Mysteries Party on Facebook, Friday, February 14, 7-8 pm EST, with 6 other authors

 

 Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour, February 13-22

 

 

 

Follow the Book Tour!

 

February 13 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT

February 13 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW

February 14 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

February 14 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR GUEST POST

February 15 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

February 16 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

February 17 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

February 18 – Angel's Book Nook – SPOTLIGHT

February 18 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST

 February 19 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

February 20 – Christy's Cozy Corners – AUTHOR GUEST POST

February 20 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT

February 21 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – REVIEW

February 22 – Deal Sharing Aunt – RECIPE 

February 22 – Sneaky the Library Cat's Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

February 22 – Storybook Lady – REVIEW

 

 In Person Appearance

Also, for my local readers, I will be appearing at the Old Jail Art Center and Museum in Darien, GA,for a booksigning on Saturday, March 15, from 11-1pm.  You're invited!

 

I hope to see you on my tour, and I hope you LOVE the new cozy paranormal mystery.

 

Maggie Toussaint

writing as Valona Jones

https://maggietoussaint.com

 

 

 

Shrimply Dead Releases today

The third book in my Seafood Caper Mystery series, Shrimply Dead, released today in print and digital formats. This book is a doozy of island fun, business changes, and a super-duper whodunnit for you and catering sleuth River Holloway Merrick to solve. You'll be scratching your head as you try to figure out who shot the veterinarian and amateur naturalist.

 BOOK BLURB

When veterinarian and amateur naturalist Jasmine Garr is shot in her yard, residents of Shell Island press caterer River Holloway into investigating the homicide. River dons her amateur sleuth cap and sets out to discover who killed her former catering customer.

Between Jasmine’s estranged cousin, a rival veterinarian, a wild animal trapper, the chicken lady, and a real estate broker, River has plenty of suspects to consider. As she peels back the layers of Jasmine’s life, dangerous secrets come to light.

Jasmine’s orphaned kitty, Iris, along with River’s cat Major, and her husband Pete help River sift through the evidence. At the same time, River recently expanded her catering business. She must service her regular catering clients, plus provide fresh baked goods for Pete’s ice cream shop.

The killer follows River’s every move relishing the thought of another victim. Time is running out. Will River solve the murder before she becomes a cold dish?

Book 3 of Maggie Toussaint’s Seafood Capers Mysteries brims with action and adventure in a lush island setting. Authentic Southern recipes included.

Digital Buy Links:      Kindle     Nook     Kobo     iBooks

Print buy link:            Amazon

EARLY REVIEWS

“I enjoyed the latest adventure in this wickedly solid whodunit that had all the elements I love. A good storyline, a great cast of characters, engaging dialogue, and an atmosphere of camaraderie. " Dru's Book Musings

“Colorful characters and tasty recipes add welcome spice to this clever culinary mystery.” Diane A.S. Stuckart, award-winning and NYT bestselling author of cozy mysteries

"This delicious cozy mystery will keep you guessing until the final twists at the end. If you have a hankering for some southern delights, snatch this book up now. " Nancy J Cohen, author of the Bad Hair Day Mysteries

GREAT ESCAPES VITUAL BOOK TOUR AND THE LAUNCH PARTY

Shrimply Dead's Great Escapes Blog Tour starts tomorrow. Check in at the central link to find out where the posts are every day!

Also, you're invited to the Shrimply Dead Launch party tomorrow evening on Facebook from 7 to 8:30 pm EST at https://www.facebook.com/newreleaseparty For more information, visit maggietoussaint.com 

Join the fun! Try the series! Solve the whodunnits-if you can! Prepare the recipes!

Digital Buy Links:      Kindle     Nook     Kobo     iBooks

Print buy link:            Amazon

Happy Book Birthday, Shrimply Dead!

Maggie Toussaint