JULY News from Ann’s Brain — And a NEW BOOK
News from Ann’s Brain …
I’ll keep this short and sweet (like me, LOL!) since it’s summer time here and I will melt if I stand still for too long.
Twisty Tussles and Rollicking Romps … The Morgan sisters are back!
My new ebook is finally out! Whew! Many thanks to you for your patience over the last year as Sam and I dealt with some struggles that wore us out and made focusing on writing tough. But we are through the other side of the wringer now and hitting the keys daily!
While you are having fun on the page hanging out with Claire, Kate, Ronnie, Mac, and more, Sam and I are currently working our buns off to wrap up The Backside of Hades (Book 4 in the Deadwood Undertaker series). They say there’s no rest for the wicked, and apparently Sam and I were pretty darn bad in our past lives. It’s a wonder our cats even hang out with us being as uppity as they are about whose company they keep.
Highlights from this newsletter:
- Twisty Tortoise Tussles (Book 6) is available as an ebook–Print book coming soon!
- Volunteer call for Prickly Pear Posse Promo team
- Free bookmark for the newest Jackrabbit Junction Mystery series book
- Information about the upcoming annual Deadwood Fan Party (October 11-14, 2022)
- Let them eat RUM cake! (The recipe of the month is from Ms. Wolff of the Deadwood Mystery series).
Check out the details below!
Ann
Now Available in Ebook, Print coming soon! (Audiobook coming in October 2022)
TWISTY TORTOISE TUSSLES
(Jackrabbit Junction Mystery: Book 6)
When someone is divorced from a pain in the ass, they’re supposed to stay that way … At least that’s what Ronnie Morgan had hoped when she dumped her husband. But then he rolled over on some bloodthirsty criminals. With him tucked away in prison, they’ll settle for taking their revenge on her. Fudge!
When someone is temporarily insane—Kate Morgan is not crazy, dang it! A few twitches and some mad laughter aside, she has a gut feeling her family is in danger. Big danger. The kind that ends with a lot of blood. Now, it’s her job to keep them alive.
When someone is dead and buried, they’re supposed to stay that way … Aren’t they? Claire Morgan thought so, but now she suspects the dead guy whose treasures she’s been digging up is not only breathing, but spying on her, too. Crap!
The Morgan sisters are back for another round of twisty tussles and rollicking romps!
*Grab your copy today!!!
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PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!
Sign up now to be a member of the Prickly Pear Posse and help me promote TWISTY TORTOISE TUSSLES, and you will be automatically entered in a drawing to win some great prizes!
What’s a posse member do?
In short, you help me tell others about this new book via reviews, social media, and that old-fashioned thing we do called “talking.”
Join me in sharing the news about the release of TWISTY TORTOISE TUSSLES, from the Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series!
What are the Prizes?
All kinds of fun gifts I’ve been collecting over the last couple of months, including some autographed print versions of the book. Everyone will receive an autographed collector’s magnet as a thank you along with one of my handwritten thank you cards! I will send graphics and links for you to share. The promotion will begin August 10th and end August 24th.
To sign up to be a Posse member, send your name and mailing address to PricklyPearPosse@gmail.com with TWISTY in the Subject line.
(Instructions and graphics will be sent out after August 10th.)
Free Bookmark!
Want a FUN, brand-stinking-new free autographed bookmark from the Jackrabbit Junction Mystery series? Just drop me an email at AnnCharlesAuthor@gmail.com with TWISTY BOOKMARK in the Subject line, and I’ll mail you a free autographed bookmark to add to your collection.
Annual Deadwood Fan Party Weekend 2022
Mark your calendars for October 11th-14th (Tues-Fri) 2022 for the Ann Charles Fan Party this year in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Rather than try to grab hotels during the summer tourist season, this year we are having a fall party. (Since our kids are still in school and are on fall break, we will have events during the week this time–sorry for any inconvenience this causes.)
We’re still working on filling in the schedule, but so far we have the following planned:
TUESDAY, OCT 11th:
- Booksigning at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center (which overlooks the big open cut right next to Prudence’s favorite haunt) from 1-3pm
- Meet & Greet in the evening–Location TBA
WEDNESDAY, OCT 12th:
Booksigning at Woody’s Old Time Photos (stop by and grab an old-time photo while you get some books signed). Time TBA
THURSDAY, OCT 13th:
Ann and Sam’s 10th Fan Party at the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center with special guest star C.M. Wendelboe, author of the Spirit Road Mystery Series and the Bitter Wind Mystery Series. Door prizes, food, drinks, and plenty of fun for all included!
Click the following to RSVP for the FAN PARTY (Note–You might need to sign in to Google to fill out the form. If you don’t have a gmail account, send me an email at anncharlesauthor@gmail.com and let me know how many people will be attending, including the names so we can make name tags ahead of time.)
FRIDAY, OCT 14th:
- Booksigning at Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates in Deadwood (chocolate, truffles, and books = Heaven) from 10:30-2:30pm
- Paranormal Investigation at the Adams House with the Black Hills Paranormal Investigations (spooky fun!). To reserve your tickets on Friday, October 14 ($35 each–proceeds to the Deadwood History, Inc.) for the Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Adams House at 9:00 p.m. or 10:30 p.m., call Rose Speirs at 605-722-4800. Limited to 20 people per investigation. You can also reserve a spot for the group reading with Psychic Medium Dani Jo following the investigations by contacting Rose ($20 each). Limited to 8 people.
We’re still working on a few more events/get togethers. FOR ALL LINKS AND DETAILS: Go to my Deadwood 2022 Fan Party website post. Stay tuned!
HOTEL DISCOUNT DEAL:
Cedarwood Inn: (Note–There is a Deadwood trolley going to downtown Deadwood from this hotel.)
- Single queen rooms @$50 a night plus tax.
- Double Full rooms @ $65 a night plus tax.
To get the discount, call 605-578-2725 and ask for Starla and let her know you are with the Ann Charles Fan Party group.
Rum Cake
Wrap Up
Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series audio…
Next up: TWISTY TORTOISE TUSSLES (book 6 in the Jackrabbit series). My narrator for this series will start reading the book in mid-August. We are aiming for a late October release of the audiobook. Stay tuned!
Deadwood Undertaker Series …
Sam Lucky and I are working on Book 4, THE BACKSIDE OF HADES. We are currently on track to release this book by late September 2022!
Deadwood Mystery Series …
For all of you Violet Parker fans, there will be more crazy adventures coming in early 2023, if all goes as planned.
Dig Site Series …
I am trying to get the 3rd Dig Site book into my schedule for summer 2023 (have to fit Deadwood Mystery Series #13 in first). I’m looking forward to heading back down to Mexico to see what’s happening in the jungle!
Happy Almost August!
Ann
