NEWSLETTERS Ann’s June News: The Morgan Sisters are BACK in Jackrabbit 5
Happy June! Here in Arizona it’s monsoon season. That means our days and nights are about to be filled with booming thunderstorms that will make the desert and mountains come to life with flowers, weeds, and beetles galore.
It seems only fitting that I add the birth of a new book to the desert—In Cahoots with the Prickly Pear Posse (Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series #5).
“The Morgan sisters are back in this sexy and screwball mystery series set in the Arizona desert. And for fans of Ms. Charles’ Deadwood series—a snarly detective just might make an appearance. You don’t want to miss this one!” ~Kristy McCaffrey, author of the Wings of the West series
In addition to links and quotes about the new book, you’ll find the following in this month’s newsletter:
* A call for promo team volunteers (aka “The Prickly Pear Posse”).
* New information about the happenings at this year’s Deadwood Fan Party weekend (June 27th-29th).
* Schedules for book signings this July in Sioux Falls and Northwest Ohio.
* Details on how to be a part of the Ann Charles’ 25er Club.
* Fun free stuff!
* What I’m working on next and estimated release dates.
Pull up a comfortable chair and read on …
Now available in Ebook and Print: In Cahoots with the Prickly Pear Posse
(Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series – Book 5)
“Long-time fans of Ann Charles will be thrilled with her latest Jackrabbit Junction mystery, and new readers are sure to fall in love with the Morgan sisters, their daring exploits, and their extended family. Filled with danger, intrigue, snark, raging hormones, and twists galore, In Cahoots with the Prickly Pear Posse is wicked, can’t-turn-the-page-fast-enough fun.”
~Julie Mulhern, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Country Club Murders and the Poppy Fields Adventures
THE MORGAN SISTERS ARE BACK!
When “Crazy” Kate Morgan learns that her sisters are the next targets on a killer’s to-do list, she’s hell-bent on chasing down trouble before it rides into Jackrabbit Junction.
The problem: The darn law dogs keep nipping at her heels, tossing her in the hoosegow, and sidetracking her hunt.
The solution: A posse—the pricklier the better.
If Kate can dodge this peck of pickles long enough to catch the killer, she can prove she’s not so “crazy” after all.
Special Guest Stars: Hanging out in Jackrabbit Junction in this book are Natalie Beals (the Morgan sisters’ cousin), Detective Cooper, and Ol’ Man Harvey from the USA Today Bestselling Deadwood Mystery series. You don’t want to miss the heated hijinks happening down in the Arizona desert!
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If you like your mystery with a lot of humor and a hint of suspense, then you don’t want to miss In Cahoots with the Prickly Pear Posse.
“I loved this book and the law dogs on the pages!” ~Francesca Garcia, Retired Phoenix Police Detective
Pick up your copy today!
EBOOK LINKS:
Amazon
Kobo
B&N Nook
Apple
The audio version will be out later this year.
Sign up to be part of the Prickly Pear Posse promo team
Random drawing Prickly Pear Posse winners:
Thank you for helping me to promote IN CAHOOTS WITH THE PRICKLY PEAR POSSE to the rest of the reading world.
Now for the fun stuff …
The following names were randomly drawn for the IN CAHOOTS WITH THE PRICKLY PEAR POSSE prizes as a thank you for your time and generosity. Everyone who signed up to help will receive a personal, autographed Thank-You postcard and magnet by the end of August. If you didn’t win one of the prizes below, don’t despair. There will be another opportunity soon!
Camper Bottle Stopper (one each) to: Becky Humphreys, Jo Ann Reinhold, Susan Cambra
Hot Chocolate (one each) to: Shyanna Rask, Vicki Huskey
Poster Winners one each to: Angie Anderson, Beverly Hawkins, Cathie Burris, Claire Brezonick, Cynthia Robertson, Dawn Heje, Debbie Moore, Debbie Hawrylyshyn, Dusty Rose Ingles, Jessica Blize, Johniene Doran, June Smith, Kelly Young, Kris Meins, Lisa Black, Mark Davis, Melinda Gagnon, Michael Johnson, Scott Taylor, Sheila Fry
Moon Pie Car Coaster (one each) to: Jodi Streich, Kelley Anderson, Kim Braumann, Liz Johnston, Tami Newbold-Flynn
Metal Cutouts (one each) to: Pat Dupuy – Trailer Ornament, Gina Johnson and Yvonne Farmer – Jackrabbit, Jeanne Klinger – Metal Lizard
Skeleton coaster (one each) to: Chassity Biddix, Chelsea Zakostelecky, Christie Johnson, Deb Kasper, Gail Mathers, Jeanmarie Williams
Skeleton towel set: Raelene Cowley
Sugar skull bottle opener (one each) to: Pat Moshure and Tennille Miller
Moon Pie schooner: Rieck Eske
Moon Pie and tin (one each) to: Craig Scott and Heather Chargualaf
Sugar skull key chain (one each) to: Angie Condrey, Becky Binder, Diana Holladay, Francesca Garcia, Gaby Eppley, Hope Prentice, Sarah Sorrento, Susan Schleicher
Moon Pie key chain & bottle opener (one each) to: Dawn Marie Black, Jack Horn, Kaley Keith, Laura Wollam, Lisa Norvell, Melanie Harkless
Moon Pie magnet: Sarah German
Moon Pie playing cards: Jan Dobbins
Thank you again for your help promoting IN CAHOOTS WITH THE PRICKLY PEAR POSSE, I can keep writing more stories for us all to read and laugh about together.
Until your next assignment …
Big hugs,
Ann Charles
Great jumping jackrabbits! The Morgan sisters are back in my wild and crazy new book, In Cahoots with the Prickly Pear Posse (Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series #5).
If you’d like to join me in letting others know about the latest book, starring Claire, Ronnie, Kate, Natalie and a certain Deadwood detective, sign up to become a member of the Prickly Pear Posse by sending an email to reader@anncharles.com with your full name and mailing address with Cahoots Posse in the subject line.
(NOTE—My server can be a persnickety pain in the keister, so if it rejects your email, you can send me a message with all the information on the Ann Charles website on the Connect page. I’ll make sure you’re added to the list.)
As usual for my Prickly Pear Posse superstars, I will have a drawing for some fun prizes for those who sign on to help me get the word out about In Cahoots with the Prickly Pear Posse the newest Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series adventure.
Detailed instructions will be emailed starting on June 24th. You don’t need to wait to start promoting In Cahoots with the Prickly Pear Posse, and if you’ve already shared on FaceBook or another social media venue (or left us a book review), just let me know about it by emailing to reader@anncharles.com.
FREE STUFF!
To celebrate the release of In Cahoots with the. Prickly Pear Posse, the fifth book in the Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series, I’m giving away a free autographed bookmark.
To receive a bookmark, send your name and physical mailing address with CAHOOTS BOOKMARK in the Subject line to reader@anncharles.com (or send me an email via my Connect page with the above details).
UPDATES! 2019 Deadwood Fan Weekend
FOR FANS COMING TO DEADWOOD THIS YEAR FOR THE FAN PARTY EVENTS: In addition to my book signings and other fan-fun events during the weekend while I’m in Deadwood (see below), we are having a raffle drawing to raise funds for the Historic Homestake Opera House in Lead. This building was featured in Book 4 of the Deadwood Mystery Series, Better Off Dead in Deadwood.
THE PRIZE: The original, professionally framed, 11″ x 17″ 2019 Fan Party poster drawn by C.S. Kunkle (who also creates my cover art and illustrations … and who also happens to be my brother).
(100 limited numbered prints of this poster will be available for sale by C.S. Kunkle on Saturday, June 29th, from 3-5 pm adjacent to the conference/party room at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Deadwood)
You have to purchase the tickets in person at the Lead-Deadwood Art Center or from me at my signings.
2019 DEADWOOD FAN PARTY SCHEDULE:
(NOTE: No reservations are necessary for any of the following events.)
THURSDAY, June 27th
What: Casual get-together at Stampmill restaurant in Lead for dinner and drinks
When: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Stampmill, 305 W Main St, Lead, South Dakota 57754 (Ph. 605-717-0554)
FRIDAY, June 28th
What: Booksigning at Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center in Lead
When: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, 160 W Main St, Lead, SD 57754 (Ph. 605-584-3110)
SATURDAY, June 29th
What: Booksigning at Chubby Chipmunk Hand-dipped Chocolates in Deadwood
When: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Chubby Chipmunk Hand-dipped Chocolates, 420 Cliff St, Deadwood, SD 57732 (Ph. 605-722-2447)
What: Fan party pre-show booksigning/art sale with Terri Reid (Bestselling author of the Mary O’Reilly Mystery series) and Chuck (C.S.) Kunkle (illustrator of all of my books)
When: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Holiday Inn Express & Suites (in the basement where the fan party will be held), 22 Lee St, Deadwood, SD 57732 (Ph. 605-578-3330)
What: DEADWOOD FAN PARTY at the Deadwood Holiday Inn Express!!! This year we’re trying something new–come dressed as one of Ann’s characters (from any of her books). You can just add a fun hat OR go all out with your costume OR don’t dress up at all (but do wear clothes, please–ha ha ha). Whatever is comfortable for you. (Ann and her husband will be dressing in costumes for the event.) Door prize drawings and the Fan Party Poster raffle drawing will be held during the party.
When: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm)
Where: The Deadwood Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 22 Lee St, Deadwood, SD 57732 (Ph. 605-578-3330)
What: Post-Party Ann Charles’ Bash at the Buffalo Bodega starring the Jade Monkey Band
When: 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Where: Buffalo Bodega, 658 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732 (Ph. 605-578-1162)
FUN SPECIAL GUESTS!
* Bestselling author of the Mary O’Reilly Mystery series, Terri Reid, will be joining us this year with fun ghost stories. She’ll be selling and signing some of her books before the fan party starts and giving away a great gift to those who come to meet her at the fan party!
* My illustrator and cover artist, C.S. Kunkle, will be hanging out with us on Saturday night at the fan party, too. He’ll be set up outside of the party room at the Holiday Inn Express in advance to sign/sell his artwork.
* Saturday evening after the fan party, the Jade Monkey Band will be playing hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s over at the Buffalo Bodega (restaurant/bar) to finish out the fan party fun! The show starts at 9 p.m. We’ll be ending the fan party between 8-8:30 pm so the group can move over to the Buffalo Bodega to enjoy the Jade Monkey Band along with more food and drinks.
2019 Sioux Falls and Northwest Ohio JULY Meet & Greet Events
I’ll be stopping in my travels this summer at three locations after I wrap up the weekend in Deadwood.
JULY 3rd:
Siouxland Libraries, Prairie West Branch
_Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 7 pm – 8 pm _
7630 W 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3830
PH: 605-978-6899
I’ll be selling and signing books at the library.
[Click here to REGISTER for this event]https://siouxland.libnet.info/event/1815742
JULY 8th
Defiance County Libraries, Johnson Memorial Library
Monday, July 8th at 6 pm
116 W High St, Hicksville, OH 43526
PH: 419-542-6200
http://www.defiancelibrary.org/about/johnson-memorial-library
I’ll be selling and signing books at the library.
JULY 11th
Williams County Public Library, Styker Branch
Thursday, July 11th, at 6 pm
304 South Defiance Street, Stryker, OH 43557
PH: 419-682-5081
https://www.mywcpl.org/stryker
I’ll be selling and signing books at the library.
Are you ready to join the 25er Club?
As of April 2019, I have published 25 books. (My newest book, In Cahoots with the Prickly Pear Posse, makes 26!)
To celebrate this milestone, I decided to reach out to readers who have joined me on this 25 book journey and reward them for their long hours spent hanging out with the characters from my head. Reward how (you ask)? With a fun “Ann Charles’ 25er Club” autographed magnet.
For details on how to be a member of the 25er Club and receive your free magnet, check out my blog post about the 25er Club!
Wrap Up
Don’t Let It Snow in Deadwood on Audiobook
For those of you who enjoy listening to my books while driving, walking the dog or cat, grocery shopping for the week, or balancing your checkbook, the audio version of Don’t Let It Snow in Deadwood is in the process of being recorded. The plan is to have the audiobook available in October/November, just in time for Christmas fun!
2019 South Dakota Festival of Books (October 4th-6th)
Sam Lucky and I will be heading back to Deadwood this October 4th-6th for the 2019 South Dakota Festival of Books. We hope to see some of you there at the festival for a great weekend full of authors, books, and hopefully some drinking, eating, and merriment. For more information on the other attendees, presenters, and events, check out the SD Festival’s website.
Next up from my right brain…
Book 2 from the new Deadwood Undertaker Series: A Long Way from Ordinary
My husband and I are teaming up again to write the second book in the new Deadwood Undertaker series. If you’ve ever wondered what happened in town back when Prudence, Ms. Zuckerman, Ms. Wolff, Big Jake Tender, and the other folks from Deadwood’s past were alive and kicking in Deadwood, check out this new western action/adventure series with a solid dose of supernatural excitement! We’re hoping to have this book out by late summer 2019.
Book 11 in the Deadwood Mystery Series (title to be announced later):
Violet and the crew will be back for more laughs, spooky adventures, and rocky rides. Look for this new Deadwood Mystery novel in December 2019!
Book 3 in the Dig Site Mystery Series (title to be announced later):
I keep hearing rumbles from the Maya jungle in the distance. Stay tuned for more digging in the dirt with Quint and Angélica in early 2020.
Remember, for those of you who use Amazon and Bookbub, you can sign up for release alerts on my new books when they’re available.
Thank you for hanging out with me in the land of fiction!
♥ Ann
