MEET AND GREET ZONE 2025
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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.
Great stories, interesting writers and more!
PRAISE FOR NEARLY DEPARTED IN DEADWOOD Hardback version
The book that started the critically acclaimed Deadwood series
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With her savings dwindling and just three weeks left to sell her first house or lose her job with Calamity Jane Realty, Violet is ecstatic when a handsome jeweler hires her to sell his centuries-old Victorian masterpiece–until she sees the dilapidated dwelling. Now, if she could somehow convince her only buyer to stop rejecting vintage homes as if they were haunted.
Short on time and long on worry, Violet refuses to give up her dream of a fresh start in Deadwood. But with a malicious co-worker trying to get her fired, a secret admirer sending her creepy messages, and a sexy stranger hiding skeletons in his closet, will Violet end up as one of Deadwood’s dearly departed?
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The Deadwood Mystery Series!!!
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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
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!”
Come explore your deepest insights on real-life unsolved crimes, murder mysteries, & even a few stories of our own.
Thanks again to Sally for being such an amazing host. We shed insight into on the writing journey, and what has motivated me to write over 30+ books, and continue! Ann emphasizes that no matter how long it may take, it is never too late to make your dreams come true.
Listen to our talk here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/40KGMoZgexdpybkZ0ZJekc
https://detectivewriter.com/2025/02/03/chat-with-our-returning-guest-ann-charles/
February 3, 2025
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
