Tag: #CozyMystery

The Visitor in Shelbyville, Kentucky

On By Betty OwensIn Betty Thomason Owens, The Visitor Mysteries, Write Integrity Press

We are just a day away from the release of The Visitor Has a Ball, set in the beautiful Saddlehorse Capital of the World–Shelbyville, Kentucky. Surrounded by rolling hills, beautiful rivers and streams, wide pastures dotted with gorgeous horses, Shelbyville is one of my favorite places to visit. It’s a bustling small town east of my home in Louisville.

Drew Lindner’s character eased into my imagination with a low, Kentucky drawl. He’s handsome, intelligent, good-humored, and strong (I was thinking a young Michael Weatherly, aka Anthony DiNozzo of NCIS fame). He’s polite. Ready to help with whatever needs to be done. So, who in their right mind would ever suspect him of committing a crime?

Who, indeed. You’ll need to read the book to find out for sure. It will be available tomorrow–Friday, July 14–on Kindle, and also in print. See details below.

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Samantha Carr is still convicted, after nearly a year, for leaving her newly-widowed mother to live alone nearly an hour away. And now she’s also unsure of the handyman that Mom has hanging around the place.

So when her late father’s office is burgled and a valuable heirloom goes missing, Samantha enlists the help of her world-traveling Aunt Connie to help her set things right.

She didn’t realize what tensions that would cause and the secrets it would expose. Until someone wanted the snooping to stop . . .

Match wits with The Visitor as she unearths an unexpected thief.

The Visitor Has a Ball

On By Betty OwensIn Betty Thomason Owens, The Visitor Mysteries, Write Integrity Press

The latest installment in The Visitor Mysteries releases Friday, July 14. And the author is…me! Here’s a short introduction from my main character, Samantha Carr:

A churning sensation in my stomach threatened to steal my appetite. Nerves—it’s just nerves. That’s what Mom always used to say right before my piano recital in third grade, or ahead of the final game in the softball tournament. Nerves.

Mom had always calmed my nerves. Talked me through troubled waters. Until my dad passed. Suddenly. Mom spiraled down into a deep valley of grief. Now, it was my turn to offer emotional support. How goes it so far? Not well. Not well at all.

So, when I heard my Aunt Connie was planning a fundraising gala in our small town, I had a great idea. Why not invite her to stay at Mom’s? Mom loves her youngest sister. Although, she and most of her siblings initially balked when Aunt Connie took over as head of the family business. I never understood their objections, but perhaps I was too young. “There is a lot of history involved,” Mom said. And closed mouths, at least where the younger generation was concerned.

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When Last I Posted

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Where has the time gone? As 2022 winds down, I’m catching my breath. But what a year it’s been. I am working on book two of the Home Found series – title to be announced at a later date. I have enjoyed discovering Lisa’s story. Jake has become one of my favorite characters. In book two, his “On the Road” columns are growing in popularity. Which is a good thing, unless you’re trying to blend in.

I know I left my readers hanging at the end of Still Water. It was unfair of me to do that so, I’ve thought of a way to fill the void between the books. Jake sends Lisa post cards. If you’ve read Still Water, you’ll remember who “R” and “LJ” are. If you haven’t read it, or have forgotten who they are, Lisa is “R” and Jake is “LJ.” Can’t tell you more than that without it being a major spoiler for those who haven’t read it yet. 🙂

Here’s a sample of what you can expect in the interim:

Lisa will write journal entries or send letters (via FBI Special Agent Zach Farrow). Here’s a sample of one of Lisa’s journal entries:

By the way, what do you think Jake means by the “AML” in his note? It was 1972–pre-cell phone and pre-text days. I will continue to post these updates at least through Lisa’s Christmas break, because something really special happens (no, it’s not a proposal). I hope you’ll watch for more of these coming soon.

A bit of business news. I have moved my website to a new host. It seems happy here, but some of my followers are telling me they no longer receive email when I post. (To be honest, those posts have been few and far between lately). If you have previously followed this blog and no longer receive email notification of a new post, you may want to refollow.

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Coming Soon! I was invited to write a cozy mystery novella, along with six or seven other authors. Those will begin releasing in early 2023. There will be games and clues and giveaways involved with all of the releases. Sounds like fun, huh?

It’s fall, y’all, and we are headed into the last couple of months of the year. Winter is upon us. The holidays are coming. Sometimes we feel weary and overwhelmed. In those times, I love to reread one of my favorite scriptures. I hope it blesses you, too. Thanks for stopping by!

…but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31 ESV