NEWSLETTER March Ann’s New Book and Deadwood Party Details
I have new fun stuff for you this month!
For starters–A NEW BOOK by Sam Lucky (my husband) and me!!!
If you’ve ever wondered what happened in Deadwood long before Violet “Spooky” Parker came to town, you’re going to want to read Life at the Coffin Joint, the first book in the new Deadwood Undertaker series. This new herd of tales is set in the same Deadwood stomping grounds as Violet’s adventures, only back in the days when the Old West town was young! This new series offers more of everything you love about my bestselling, award-winning Deadwood Mystery series–More ACTION! More CRINGES! More LAUGHS!
Deadwood Prospectors prize drawing:
The following names were randomly drawn for the LIFE AT THE COFFIN JOINT thank-you prizes. Everyone who signed up to help will receive a personal, autographed Thank-You card and magnet by the end of May. If you didn’t win one of the prizes below, don’t despair (Ann has the worst luck when it comes to winning prizes). There will be another opportunity soon!
Arbuckels’ Ariosa Coffee, make your own pot, from Tucson, AZ: Michelle Davis, Susan Schleicher
Autographed LIFE AT THE COFFIN JOINT Bottle Opener Winners: Cathy Wallen, Heather Chargualaf, Jo Ann Reinhold, Johniene Doran, Lisa Norvell, Christie Johnson, Denise Keef, Susan Cambra, Jan Dobbins, Lisa Black, Lisa Hawn, Mary Avery, Carolyn Rauen, Timya Owen, Brandy Lanfair, Craig Scott, Laura Wollam, Becky Humphreys, Deidre Herzog, Becky Binder
Autographed LIFE AT THE COFFIN JOINT Poster Winners: Angie Anderson, Becca Gouldin, Cathie Burris, Dawn Marie Black, Debbie Grim, Gail Mathers, June Smith, Kaley Keith, Kate Swenson Heinz, Kelley Anderson, Kerrie Howard, Laura Shaw, Liz Schwab, Melissa Puskar, Micki Sewell, Pat Moshure, Raelene Cowley, Randi Podobinski, Rieck Eske, Sheila Fry
Autographed LIFE AT THE COFFIN JOINT Post Card size Magnet Winners: Audrea Strelo, Barbara Wallen, Becky Miller, Bob Jensen, Brenda Logan, Caryn Johnson, Catherine Scott, Cathy Davidson, Chassity Biddix, Cheri Dunn, Cindy Doyle, Cindy Loving, Claire Brezonick, Dawn Abel, Donald Wesolowski, Felicia Rupe, Francesca Garcia, Geni Smith, Holly West, Jessica Lablanc, Jessica Howell, Kaysea Jones, Kelly Young, Kristina Jereb, LeAnne Krause , Meggan Pierce, Melissa Evans, Melissa Phillips, Neal Carney, Pam Blaise, Patti Plummer, Roxy Capelle, Sara Barenbrugge, Sarah Sorrento, Scott Taylor, Shannan Burke, Shauna Petzold, Tammra Hogan, Tara Beutow, Vava Wolf
In addition to links and quotes about the new book, you’ll find the following below:
* A call for Promo-team Volunteers (aka “Deadwood Prospectors”).
* A schedule and lots of new information about special guests and venues for the Deadwood Fan Party weekend June 27th-29th.
* Fun new Ann Charles’ products on Zazzle showcasing C.S. Kunkle’s art.
* What I’m working on next and estimated release dates.
Grab a cup of brain juice and read on …
Now available in Ebook! Life at the Coffin Joint
(Deadwood Undertaker Series – Book 1)
“Full of characters, both human and animal, you’ll come to love and never forget!” ~Bill Markley, Author of Deadwood Dead Men
A NEW EXECUTIONER IN TOWN!
Deadwood (late 1876) … A rowdy and reckless undertaker’s delight. What better place for a killer to blend in?
“An Old West version of Deadwood that will thrill and chill you.” ~Kristy McCaffrey, author of the Wings of the West series
Enter undertaker Clementine Johanssen, tall and deadly with a hot temper and short fuse, hired to clean up Deadwood’s dead … and the “other” problem. She’s hell-bent on poking, sticking, or stabbing anyone that steps out of line.
But when a couple Santa Fe sidewinders ride into town searching for their missing uncle, they land neck deep in lethal gunplay, nasty cutthroats, and endless stinkin’ snow. Their search leads them to throw in with Clementine to hunt for a common enemy.
What they find chills them all to the bone and sends them on an adventure they’ll never forget.
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From the bestselling, multiple award-winning, humorous Deadwood Mystery series comes a new herd of tales set in the same Deadwood stomping grounds, only back in the days when the Old West town was young.
“What’s not to love? Sam Lucky and Ann Charles combine Old West grit with the edginess and humor of the Deadwood Mysteries. Don’t miss the debut offering of this new series!” ~Jacquie Rogers, Author of the Award-winning Honey Beaulieu – Man Hunter Series
Grab your copy now!
EBOOK LINKS:
Amazon
Kobo
B&N Nook
Apple
PRINT BOOK: The print version will be available by early April 2019 (next month).
The audio version will not be out for awhile. We are researching audiobook vendors and narrators at this time.
Sign up to be a Deadwood Prospector: Promo Team Time
Sam and I need help telling everybody about Life at the Coffin Joint, the first book in the new Deadwood Undertaker series. If you’d like to join us in letting others know about our newest book, sign up to become a Deadwood Prospector by sending an email to reader@anncharles.com with your full name and mailing address with CJ Deadwood Prospector in the subject line.
NOTE—Our server can be a persnickety pain in the keister, so if it rejects your email, send us a message with all the information via the CONNECT page on the Ann Charles website. I’ll make sure you are added to the list.
As usual for my promotional superstars, we will have a drawing for some fun prizes for those who sign on to help us get the word out about LIFE AT THE COFFIN JOINT and the Deadwood Undertaker series.
Detailed instructions will be emailed. However, you don’t need to wait until that date to start promoting Life at the Coffin Joint. If you’ve already shared on FaceBook or another social media venue (or left us a book review), just let us know about it by emailing reader@anncharles.com
FREE STUFF!
To celebrate the release of Life at the Coffin Joint, the first book in the Deadwood Undertaker series, I’m giving away a free, autographed by Ann and Sam, bookmark.
To receive a bookmark, send your name and physical mailing address with CJ 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
I’ve scheduled my book signings and fan-fun for the weekend while I’m in Deadwood:
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.)
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.
HOTEL DISCOUNTED RATES LINK
For those of you interested in staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Deadwood, SD, where I’ll be having my 2019 Fan Party Saturday June 29th, here is the link with the discounted rates. If you plan to stay on nights beyond of the 27th-29th range you will need to call the number provided on the link and tell them you are with the Ann Charles group.
Ann Charles Fan Special Discount Booking Link
The Holiday Inn Express has breakfast and a pool. They also do promotions so guests can get gaming $ and dinner at Mavericks at a discount. If you have any questions regarding the hotel booking or the location itself, please contact the hotel.
NOTE: Keep in mind that there are many different places to stay in Deadwood and Lead if you decide not to stay at the Holiday Inn Express, including other hotels, beautiful vacation homes, and fun campgrounds. Email me if you need any help with finding information on places to stay.
Fun Gifts at Ann Charles’ Zazzle Store
Want to give someone a unique gift in 2019 tied to the Deadwood, Jackrabbit, Dig Site, or the new Deadwood Undertaker Series? In addition to my Ann Charles Store accessible from my website, I also have some fun products available over on my Ann Charles Zazzle store. Posters, mugs, keychains, T-shirts, and more!
Wrap Up
Next up from my right brain…
Book 5 in the Jackrabbit Junction Mystery series: In Cahoots with the Prickly Pear Posse
Natalie, from the Deadwood Mystery Series, and I are heading down to Jackrabbit Junction to spend some time with the Morgan sisters. I can tell you that there’s already a lot of excitement in store for all, especially you fans of both the Jackrabbit and Deadwood series. Look for this new Jackrabbit Junction novel in late spring 2019!
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.
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 joining me in the land of fiction!
♥ Ann