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Let's Talk with Terry Ambrose

“Secret codes, art thieves, and more"

Beachtown Detective Agency #2 - The Case of the Beguiling Brooch

Let’s be honest, when you were a kid, Pig Latin was probably the coolest “secret code” this side of the playground. Turning “hello” into “ellohay” made you feel like a master codebreaker from an old spy novel. But here’s the thing: while Pig Latin can be a fun little twist on language, it doesn’t really qualify as a secret code—at least not one that would stump any grown-up for more than five seconds…

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Win Two Free Books – Nov 2024

Contest Run: Nov 1-22, 2024
Win Two Free Books - Nov 2024
  • Win two free books in our monthly contest. This month’s prizes are:

    Anna Gerard – Peach Clobbered, mass market paperback (US only)
    Valona Jones – Snuffed Out, ebook or paperback (US only)

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On The Bench

What are you thankful for?

For this month’s Authors on the Bench post, we asked our writers what they’re thankful for during this Thanksgiving holiday season.

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Latest News

  • Terry Ambrose:

    is pleased to annouce the release of his second Beachtown Detective Agency Mystery, THE CASE OF THE BEGUILING BROOCH. The book is available for preorder on Amazon and will be released on November 19.

  • Nancy J. Cohen:

    has finished her manuscript for a new cozy mystery and will be sending it to her editor for feedback.

  • Debra H. Goldstein

    ’s Pearl Harbor short story, “Creating a Memory With Gram” was published in Bethlehem Writers Group, LLC’s anthology, SEASON’S READINGS: MORE SWEET, FUNNY, & STRANGE HOLIDAY TALEShttps://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Readings…/dp/1954675038

  • Cheryl Hollon:

    is resuming the final revision pass of the first book in a new historical series

  • Diane A.S. Stuckart:

    will be presenting her program, Crafting Compelling Newsletter Content, to the Buckeye Crime Writers via Zoom on Nov. 16.

  • Maggie Toussaint:

    is still celebrating her latest Valona Jones release, TALLOWED GROUND, and prepping the next Magic Candle Shop Mystery for publication in February.

  • Lois Winston:

    had an article entitled “Don’t Make Your Critique Partner Cry” in the recent issue of Killer Nashville Magazine.