I recently had an interview request that requested a bio, a headshot, and … a picture of my cats. This was NOT for a pet-related blog, so I laughed out loud when I read the request.

It appears my cats are catching up with me on the social media racetrack.

I blame Loki, especially, for winning the popularity contest. Two of his pictures were voted to be in my 2026 Traveling with Ann calendar.

He’s a camera ham and comes running whenever he sees me taking pictures with my phone, including the photo above when he decided he wanted to be in one of the calendar promo shots.

Anyway, if I can train the cats to be my butler, I’ll be a go with playing second fiddle to a feline or two. And that’s a capital IF … ha ha ha ha ha.

In this newsletter …

**It’s time for another online booksigning with yours truly. We’re having the signing just before Thanksgiving this year so that we can beat the crazy times at the post office and get ahead of the mailing madness.

**Join my Review Crew and throw your hat in the ring to win some cool prizes.

**Head over to Zazzle.com and grab a beautiful 2026 Traveling with Ann wall calendar (see link in the One Liners section at the end of the newsletter).

I hope your November is full of fun fall festivities!

Ann

Join Ann’s Review Crew! PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES! To enter the drawing, leave a review for Chewed Up by the Jungle! HAVE YOU READ MY NEWEST BOOK, CHEWED UP BY THE JUNGLE? If so, I’d love you to join my review crew! It’s easy peasy (oh, and there are prizes to be won, too). WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL WITH REVIEWS? Over the years, I have been a fortunate author. Many kind readers have taken the time to write reviews for my books on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, etc. These reviews have lured new-to-me readers to give my books a try, which in turn makes each new release more exciting and keeps me typing away at my keyboard while new stories flow onto the pages. It’s a wonderful circle and I am so appreciative that I can keep telling stories about my characters’ adventures year after year. WHAT IS A REVIEW CREW? I decided to change things up this year and reward readers who leave reviews sprinkled here and there. HOW DOES THIS WORK? 1. Write and post a review for Chewed Up by the Jungle with Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Apple, the local newspaper, a truckstop bathroom stall door, mass fliers dropped from an airplane, etc–you get the picture. 2. Email me a link to your review (or send a copy of it) and your mailing address. Be sure to let me know where you left the review. Send it to: AnnCharlesAuthor@gmail.com with BOOK REVIEW in the Subject line. 3. Go out and share the review on another platform and send me that information, too. You can throw your hat into the ring multiple times for the drawing. (See the image above for some of the prizes to be won.) Review Crew

One Liners …

I’m reading back through the Jackrabbit Junction Mystery series this month…

My goal is to start writing Book 7 in that series by December (after I spend some time plotting and planning over the Thanksgiving holiday).

Grab a 2026 Traveling with Ann WALL calendar from Zazzle…

Click HERE to head over to Zazzle and buy your 2026 wall calendar.

YouTube is still growing…

I have plans for this next year to add some new content to my YouTube channel that will give you more insight to my writing life, but in the meantime, check out my latest HERE.

Patreon is also still growing…

Come on over to Patreon (you can join for FREE or as a PAYING member) as I keep finding different ways to entertain you at Ann Charles Alpha Club on Patreon, INCLUDING AN ONLINE BOOK CLUB CHAT THIS MONTH FOR ALL MEMBERS.

Stay tuned for another newsletter later this month with your monthly free ebook and tasty recipe!

Ann

October Newsletter PART 2 … a new book for you!

When I was prepping to write the third book in the Dig Site Mystery series, I thought I’d try to write a shorter book than usual.

(My usual is about 120,000 words.)

Yeah. Right. Sometimes I think that I sniffed too much paint as a kid.

(That would certainly help explain these character voices in my head that like to weave together multiple plotlines while telling their stories.)

It turned out that I did NOT write a shorter book. In fact, this latest in the Dig Site Mystery series is one of my longer tales, and I added some fun extras that I haven’t included before in my other books.

(Experimenting with different story elements and styles is what keeps writing exciting for me.)

You’ll see what I mean when you read Chewed Up by the Jungle.

Another book down … and a lot more to come!

Can you believe I’m almost 40-books-old in author age?

(Actually, if you count the other books I wrote prior to publishing my first, I’m over 40, but those were all practice runs.)

For a girl who didn’t want to be an archaeologist because there was too much writing involved, I seem to enjoy pecking away at a keyboard.

(Although these days, I am trying to spend more time with my family, too.)

I also enjoy drinking beverages while I write. For my birthday, I often line up various drinks to have throughout the day.

(This has become such a thing that my daughter made me a cool wooden drink carrier for Mother’s Day this year so that I can carry 4 drinks to my office at once. FOUR. Ha! I love the way her gift-making mind works.)

I’m always looking for fun new drinks

(Especially non-alcoholic ones so that I can write coherently while sipping, LOL.) 

When you finish reading through this short newsletter, I’d love it if you replied and let me know some drinks you enjoy (alcoholic or not).

(I learned about several new candy mixes after the last newsletter. Thank you to ALL who wrote to me and shared your favorites.)

Okay, enough from these two voices rambling on in my head.

(Yeah! On to the exciting stuff!)

In this newsletter …

**FINALLY! The brand-freaking-new ebook version of Chewed Up by the Jungle (Dig Site #3) is available to order from my store!

**REMEMBER … In case you haven’t bought the first ebook in the Dig Site series yet, Look What the Wind Blew In (Dig Site #1) is on sale THIS MONTH ONLY over on Amazon for US and Canadian folks.

**It’s 2026 calendar voting time over on my website!

Raise a glass of your favorite October drink with me to celebrate another new book!

Ann

AVAILABLE Now! “Quint and Angélica are back in another archaeology adventure! Don’t miss this spooky romp through the jungle with Ann Charles’ unique blend of humor, adventure, romance, and edge-of-your-seat excitement!”  ~Kristy McCaffrey, Award-winning Author of the Pathway Adventure Series Available NOW in Ann’s Store!  Buy Link for Ann’s Store: Chewed Up by the Jungle  Whatever lies in wait in the jungle isn’t just history … it’s hungry! Deep in the Yucatán Peninsula sits a long forgotten, mysterious site—lost to time, swallowed by the jungle, haunted by ancient secrets. Archaeologist Dr. Angélica García is chasing clues, and she will stop at nothing to uncover the site’s history. Was it a sacred center? A place of long-forgotten rituals? Or something far more sinister? Quint Parker, a sharp-eyed photojournalist, is chasing Angélica. He never signed up for old curses, creepy whispers in the shadows, or man-eating mosquitoes. He just wants to make sure his girlfriend makes it out of the jungle—alive. The deeper they dig into the past, the more they must confront a deadly truth: Some places should never be disturbed! OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE IN ALL RETAILERS: October 22, 2025 B&N pre-order KOBO: pre-order! Apple pre-order: COMING SOON! Amazon pre-order! Google: pre-order! BUY the Ebook from me NOW!

Help me pick out photos for my 2026 Traveling with Ann Calendar Head over to my website to vote for which of my photos will be included in my 2026 Traveling with Ann Calendar. You can choose TWO photos and leave the corresponding numbers of those photos in the comments for me to tally later. Click the button below to vote! GO VOTE!

One Liners …

Hip Deep in Bad Company (Deadwood Undertaker #5) is now available as an audiobook …

Purchase the audiobook via our Ann Charles online store and escape to the Old West for another exciting adventure narrated by Jason Culp.

Don’t forget I have a free ebook link in each month this year in my newsletter. from This month’s spotlight was author, Louisa West …

Click here to sign up for the monthy newsletter.

Ann’s Alpha Club on Patreon is growing…

Come on over to Patreon (you can join for FREE or as a PAYING member) as I keep finding different ways to entertain you at Ann Charles Alpha Club on Patreon,

Stay tuned for one more batch of treats to come this month, including October’s yummy recipe and my monthly prize drawing offer (prize drawing information available through newsletter only)!

Ann

Sam Lucky at the keys …

Things have been happening around here lately, a passing breeze, a flash in the corner of my eye when glance behind me in an attempt to catch sight of the blur and quiet flurry that moves about in the house. Papers flutter on my desk in its wake, curtains sway. Occasionally, if I listen carefully, there is a faint buzzing, or cheeping, maybe a yatter, at the edge of my senses as the phenomenon occurs. It reminds me of the Star Trek episode in which a group of aliens commandeers the Enterprise to use as a vessel to take them home, wherever that is. The aliens move so quickly that Captain Kirk and his crew can’t see them, they only hear buzzing, as if insects have invaded the ship. It’s like that. It was distressing for them, and it’s disconcerting to me.

It’s Ann, of course, busting her butt to finishing up the third book in her Dig Site Series, Chewed Up by the Jungle. It wouldn’t be such a brouhaha but for the fact that we are also preparing to set sail for Deadwood for a few book signings and talks. You can catch her there on Thursday, September 21st, at the Rapid City Public Library; then Friday, September 22nd for a History on the Lawn talk at the Adam’s House – Undertaking: a History of Coffin Joints, then Saturday the 23rd for a book signing at Chubby Chipmunk Hand Dipped Chocolates (YES, it happens to be her birthday and NO, it’s not just by chance). I just realized she already put the schedule in down below. Scroll down to see the whole thing.

I’d better go, the buzzing is back.

Sam

Anyway … here is August’s lowdown:

• Ann’s & Sam’s schedule for Deadwood in August 2025
• A FREE Ebook from Michelle Pillow
• A chance to win one of TWO prizes this month
• And … another recipe from Moon the Cook

Happy Jungle-filled August!

Ann & Sam

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August’s recipe: Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Chips Another recipe from the Ann Charles MOON THE COOK cookbook, with recipes compiled by Mark and Michelle Davis. Enjoy this recipe courtesy of Mark Davis himself! ***** More recipes are available in my past newsletters… This cookbook sold out in 2020, but you can access some of the recipes via my newsletters.

Wrap Up … The third book in the Dig Site Mystery Series, Chewed Up by the Jungle, is in the books, or in parlance that Ann would use, she has reached the top of the mountain (typed the words ‘The End … for now’). Next begins the descent. The post production phase of publishing a novel, and what a phase it is. Editing editing, eat a little, sleep a little, editing, words, growls, editing. What is she writing next? She’ll be happy to tell you. Deadwood Undertaker #6 is moving along, more slowly than I would hope. So many things call to me from the wilds of the back yard. Did I tell you I’m building an old west town back there? Kickstarter… You can still get in on Hip Deep in Bad Company at the discounted rate–Click over to Kickstarter to PRE-ORDER the newest Deadwood Undertaker audiobook and get a bonus interview available only to our Kickstarter backers! YouTube… Remember to head on over to YouTube and subscribe to the Ann Charles YouTube channel. There are more video adventures planned for your entertainment over there in YouTube land. Patreon… Ann hope’s to see some of you over on Patreon (you can join for FREE or as a PAYING member) as she keeps finding different ways to entertain you at Ann Charles Alpha Club on Patreon. Note: YOU CAN READ current work-in-process stories chapter by chapter if you sign up for the Bighorn Billy’s tier at $7/month, plus there are other benefits, too, including the ebook FREE before it even goes live!   Happy August! Sam (& Ann)

I’m going to keep this puppy short and sweet, because I’m almost to the big exciting moment near the end of Chewed Up by the Jungle (Book 3 in the Dig Site Mystery series), and I want to get back to the jungle with the Dig Site crew before I miss out on what happens next.

Want to keep up on what’s going on here in my writing land in just a few minutes each week?

One of the easiest ways to find out what I’m doing in story-writing and story-marketing land is to “Subscribe” to my Ann Charles YouTube page and watch for my weekly Write-On! check-ins that are only 3 minutes long (or less).

There is NO COST to subscribe to my YouTube page and watch my videos. You only pay for YouTube IF you want to watch videos without commercials.

Me? I just use those commercial breaks to do what we used to in the old days when we had just 3 channels to watch … run to the kitchen and grab some chips from the cupboard.

Below is one of my latest Write-On! videos (only about 3 minutes long) where I show you some of the books I’m reading/using for research for the third book in the Dig Site Mystery series. Oh, and one of our cats makes an appearance.

Click on the video below to watch.

My video is here!

Anyway … onto July’s lowdown:

I have some great free stuff in store for you this month.

Next month, I am thinking I’ll split the newsletters in two, sending one in early August and another in late August, diving up the content so that the newsletters are shorter and quicker to read through.

If you have any thoughts on that, feel free to reply to this newsletter and let me know.

• Ann’s & Sam’s schedule for Deadwood in August 2025
• A FREE Ebook from the hilarious Robyn Peterman
• A chance to win one of TWO prizes this month
• And … another recipe from Moon the Cook

Happy Jungle-filled July!

Ann

Congratulations to last month’s winners of the audiobook copies (CD-Rom) of Book 2 and 3 of the Deadwood Undertaker series: Karen Evans and Kaite Rian!

All the details for my prize drawings are included in my monthly newsletter: https://anncharles.com/connect/

July’s recipe:

Pumpkin Bars

Another recipe from the Ann Charles MOON THE COOK cookbook, with recipes compiled by Mark and Michelle Davis.

Enjoy this recipe courtesy of Mark Davis himself!

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More recipes are available in my past newsletters…

This cookbook sold out in 2020, but you can access some of the recipes via my newsletters.

But in the meantime …

Fun with Ann & Sam: Deadwood 2025

August 20th-23rd (plus August 28th Sioux Falls Event)

August 20th–(We’re still planning this day’s event)

August 21st–Rapid City Library (A one hour book talk/book signing)

August 22nd–History on the Lawn at the Historic Adams House in Deadwood (one hour talk)

August 23rd–Book signing and chocolates galore at Chubby Chipmunk Hand-dipped Chocolates (on Ann’s birthday–yay!)

August 28th–Siouxland Library in Sioux Falls, SD

“Kool Deadwood Nites” will be going on this week in Deadwood with daily free bands in town, classic cars, and so much more.You don’t have to stay in Deadwood if hotels are hard to land. You can stay in neighboring towns and drive in for the events in Deadwood.

NOTE: I will be back in western South Dakota at the end of September for the 2025 South Dakota Festival of Books (set in Spearfish this year). So, if August doesn’t work out for your visit, September is a beautiful time to visit the Black Hills!

May’s Feature Ebook from one of my amazing friends!

This month’s featured ebook was Heather G. Harris! 

Heather G Harris

Urban Fantasy Writer and Mum

Heather went to university in Liverpool. There she took up skydiving and met her future husband. Nowadays, she owns a Great Dane called Oscar who is the inspiration for the loveable side kick in her books, Gato.

When Heather’s not running around after her children, she is often plotting her next book. In her spare time she daydreams about vampires, dragons and kick ass heroines.

Heather would love to hear nice things or helpful critique from her fans, so feel free to email on her contact page.

Flames will be met with marshmallows.

EXTRA! EXTRA! Heather’s rockin’ Kickstarter is happening RIGHT NOW! Now is your chance to join other readers backing Heather’s project: A Fantasy Series Omnibus Deluxe Edition  Bestselling contemporary fantasy You get 800 pages of magic, mystery, a strong female private investigator, & a swoon-worthy slow-burn romance. There are tons of great rewards! CLICK to check it out!

May’s recipe: Momma’s Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies Another recipe from the Ann Charles MOON THE COOK cookbook, with recipes compiled by Mark and Michelle Davis. Enjoy this recipe offered from Ol’ Man Harvey (of the Deadwood Mystery series) ***** More recipes available in my past monthly newsletters… This cookbook sold out in 2020, but you have access to some of the fun recipes via my monthly newsletters.

Wrap Up …

I’m over the midpoint of Book 3 of the Dig Site Series. I have a crazy couple of weeks coming up with visitors and graduation parties, so I’m going to try to keep plugging along on the pages.

Next up … Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series #7 

Deadwood Undertaker #6 is coming along, too. Mr. Lucky is juggling writing and celebrations and family fun, same as me.

GOOD NEWS! 

Sam and I are building a fun and reward-filled Kickstarter project for the Hip Deep in Bad Company (Undertaker #5) AUDIOBOOK, narrated by the one and only Jason Culp. 

Finally!!!

I hope to see some of you over on Patreon (you can join for free or as a paid member) as I keep finding different ways to entertain you!

Ann Charles Alpha Club on Patreon

Happy May!
Ann

“What now, Ann?” you ask yet again.

Well, it all started last year when I began getting frustrated because I couldn’t reach those on Facebook and Instagram who’d signed up to “Follow” me there or hit “Like” on my author page. I’d write and share a post, but then behind the scenes, I’d receive a message from the Facebook “gods” that they had allowed only 50 of my “Followers” to see the post. HOWEVER, if I’d pay $100, $200, sometimes even $300 to “boost” the post, then they would show it to another 500 followers, maybe even 1000 of them.

Grrrr.

On top of that baloney sandwich, pile on the messages from the Facebook overlord saying things like, “Good job, Ann! You have been putting up quality posts. We’re going to reward you by showing the posts to another 50 of your followers for FREE!”

Double grrrr!

Then, about a month ago, news came out that Facebook had paid a book pirating site for millions of already stolen books, wanting to use them to build their AI model. They had decided that paying authors would cost too much. Now, I know there isn’t much you can do to stop the AI monster these days, but…

Triple grrrr!!!

The final pickle on the top of this crap sandwich? They want me to start using their little AI “Purple Pal” robot as a moderator in my groups to answer any questions readers/followers ask me and to interact more than I do. It will be my helper buddy, using the AI they built off stolen books.

Enough!

Now you know why I suddenly began building more on my Ann Charles YouTube channel. But I wanted to interact with those who were interested in more than just watching videos, so I started building over on Patreon, creating Ann’s Alpha Club. This will be a place where I can post fun stuff for fans of my books without having a middleman (aka Facebook, Instagram, etc) and their algorithm bouncers blocking the posts.

Below is a video (click to watch it) explaining a little more for those interested in joining me in Ann’s Alpha Club on Patreon, which you can access from your computer, tablet, or phone. There are different tiers available there–you can join for free and interact on general posts, like how Facebook used to be. Or, you can join one of the paid tier levels, which cost either $5/month or $7/month. In the paid tiers, I’ll be sharing things from behind the scenes, like my books before they are published and more. I’m not out to get rich here, just build a place where I have more control.

To join: Ann Charles Alpha Club on Patreon

Welcome video: Welcome to Ann Charles Patreon

April Must-Have Prickly Pear Posse Glass Drink from this beautiful glass while reading/listening to Ann’s Jackrabbit Junction books. (Art by CS Kunkle) $17.00 US Buy at Ann’s Zazzle Store

This month’s recipe: Margarita Bars Another recipe from the Ann Charles MOON THE COOK cookbook, with recipes compiled by Mark and Michelle Davis.

Oh boy, good ol’ February is over halfway done. Sheesh. Have I been writing? Yes. Have I been writing as much as I’d planned at the beginning of the month? (Ann snorts, then guffaws, and then groans and shakes her head.)

There is a good reason behind not getting as much written as I’d hoped: this old dog has to put a lot of energy into learning how to create and run ads on various digital platforms in 2025 (which is sort of a yearly goal, but not, because my right brain didn’t want to make any goals this year… unfortunately, my left brain made some anyway). Below is an example of an ad that’s now out there trying to entice some new readers. Click the red button to see it for yourself on YouTube. **NOTE: If you see any of Sam or my ads in your social media wanderings, please help us out by clicking the Like/Love option and/or leaving a kind comment to encourage other readers to try our books.**

WARNING!  Get ready to LAUGH! New Audiobook!!! Cops & Clobbers in Deadwood  Official release date is: February 25, 2025

Nearly Departed in Deadwood: HARDCOVER Collector’s Edition

This comes with a cool unique bookmark crafted by Ann herself.

BUNDLE 1: The Deadwood Undertaker Series Books 1-5 plus the Catawampus Christmas novella $90 $120 Deadwood Undertaker Bundle

BUNDLE 2: The Jackrabbit Junction Series Books 1-6 plus the Thanksgiving and Christmas novellas $110 $155 Jackrabbit Junction Bundle

BUNDLE 3: The Deadwood Mystery Series Books 1-14 plus the five Deadwood Shorts books $245 $330 Deadwood Mystery Bundle

Sign  up for the newsletter to claim your free book: https://anncharles.com/connect/

This month’s recipe: Lasagna Another recipe from the Ann Charles MOON THE COOK cookbook, with recipes compiled by Mark and Michelle Davis.

Enjoy this recipe offered by Old Man Harvey from the Deadwood Mystery series. ***** More recipes available in my past monthly newsletters… This cookbook sold out in 2020, but you have access to some of the fun recipes via my monthly newsletters.

Wrap Up 

And on the writing front …

I’m sweating and swatting at trouble deep in the Mexican jungle now in Dig Site Mystery #3 (the working title at this time: Chewed Up by the Jungle). As I get closer to the middle of the book, I’ll be setting up a pre-order button for this puppy, so stay tuned to future newsletters, social media, and my website for more of the Dig Site crew and all of their jungle mayhem

Sam is still working on the 6th book in the Deadwood Undertaker series along with making great videos and images for digital ads. We’ll set up a pre-order button for that as we get closer to the finish line.

Back to work for me. I hope your February doesn’t feel like it lasts three LONGGGG years as my January did.

Happy February!
Ann

FIND OUT ALL THE SECRETS DURING INTERVIEWS WITH ANN CHARLES…

Garden of Thought E.293 Deadwood Mysteries with Jeff Lipman

May 19, 2025 · 1h 13m 31s

Ann Charles is the author of several series’ and co-creates other works with her husband. Her 14 book series takes place in Deadwood. Yes, the site of my favorite TV show. So, we had to meet. We have a wide ranging conversation about her works, Deadwood, cartography, and the usual unusual landscape that is the Garden.

From Stephen King to the Chorus, we’re talking about it.

The Tell Not Show

The Tell Not Show: The Writing Journey with J & K

Author Interviews with Julia JK Allen and Kirsha Fox, two authors explore the writing journey because there’s more than one way up the mountain! New pod!

Thank you, Kirsha, for a great time sharing writing life stories!

April 11, 2025

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Musings of an Author

The blog of author Peni Jo Renner

Website: https://authorpenijorenner.wordpress.com/

Author Ann Charles Has A New Hardcover Collector’s Edition!

Something special for fans of Ann Charles’s Deadwood Mystery series; Nearly Departed in Deadwood has been released in a special collector’s hardcover edition!

1. Congratulations on the release of this special edition of Nearly Departed! Will other books in the Deadwood series follow suit? I love that idea, but the truth is, we have to see how well this first book goes over with readers and retailers. With thirteen more books currently in this series and many more to come, putting all of the books in hardcover would be a big endeavor. In the meantime, keep your fingers crossed this edition is popular with readers.

2. What inspired this blend of fiction/ non-fiction, past/present you create in your novels? I honestly don’t know. When I first started writing, I wrote a romantic fiction story. The second book included history—a romantic fiction story set at a fictional Maya archaeological dig site on the Yucatan Peninsula. The third book was set on multiple real archaeological sites in Mexico and was a blend of romance, history, and mystery. By the eighth book, I added supernatural elements, which opened up so many more opportunities for history, folklore, mythology, and more. And so it went—each book blending in more genre elements, exploring various themes, including bits of true history along with fiction to make the stories richer and the characters seem more real. This storytelling journey keeps shifting slightly with each story, and I think this is what keeps me writing. I’m excited to see what comes next!

3. Tell me about your protagonist Violet Parker.  What drives her? First and foremost, Violet is a single mother. She loves her children and needs to provide for them and protect them. In Nearly Departed in Deadwood, someone is kidnapping little girls in the small town of Deadwood, where she has recently settled with her two kids. When she finds out that her daughter fits the victims’ profiles to a T, she starts out just like any parent—nervous, worried, watchful for anything that seems suspicious. But as the story continues, Violet’s concern turns into curiosity, and she becomes entangled in the mystery with the hope of finding whoever is nabbing little girls before her own daughter goes missing.

4. Where will your readers find  Violet Parker next? Well, book 14 in Violet’s Deadwood Mystery Series was released at the end of 2024. I have a few books from other series to release this year, but Violet will be back in 2026 in book 15, an another wild and exciting story full of hilarity and chills. Stay tuned via my website and social media pages for more information about upcoming releases and more.

Escape With a Writer

Great stories, interesting writers and more!

PRAISE FOR NEARLY DEPARTED IN DEADWOOD Hardback version

Para OR Normal Guys / Crafting Magic and Mayhem with Ann Charles

An enchanting and thrilling episode interviewing two incredible authors: Tricia Copeland and Ann Charles. First, we dive into the world of young adult fiction with Tricia Copeland, an award-winning author who believes magic is woven into every corner of our lives. From urban fantasy and paranormal tales to inspiring romances and dystopian sci-fi. Discover how she infuses her books—available at ⁠www.triciacopeland.com⁠ —with captivating and inspiring characters and storylines.

Then, we turn up the heat with USA Today Best-Selling author Ann Charles, the genius behind the spicy, award-winning “Deadwood,” “Jackrabbit Junction,” and “Dig Site Mystery Series.” Known for blending mayhem, adventure, comedy, and suspense, Ann’s Deadwood series has not only won over fans but also earned prestigious honors like the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense.

Listen as Tricia and Ann share their creative journeys, the secrets behind their unforgettable characters, and what it takes to craft stories that leave readers spellbound. Whether you’re a fan of magical possibilities or heart-pounding mysteries, this episode has something for everyone!

Watch here: Para OR Normal Guyz

March 5, 2025

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The Kino Issac Podcast

One of the coolest things about being an author is getting to meet amazing interview hosts from all over the world. Kino Isaac is one of these hosts. We laughed and talked about the many uplifting parts of being a creative (in the music and writing industry). If you are looking for something to watch and listen to that will NOT raise your blood pressure, check out our interview and some Kino’s other interviews on his channel on Spotify and YouTube. (As always, Like/Subscribe if you want to hear more from his show in the future.)

Thank you, Kino, for a wonderful break from writing!

Sally Barrilla – Detective Writer

About Sally Barrilla – True crime fanatic! Published author of psychological thriller novel, “The Doctor: The Toxic Combination of Love, Hatred, and Revenge is Served!”

Para OR Normal Guyz – Between the Pages and Beyond the Lakes:  A Double Dose of Mystery

Have a listen for an exciting episode where we delve into the worlds of mystery, the supernatural, and the unknown,  a journey through the realms of literature and the supernatural, where we’ll explore the creative process of writing compelling mysteries and the thrill of chasing the unknown in the dark corners of our world.

Here on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/BbbcSnmFTzs

1/15/2025