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Where No One Will See by Felicia Watson-Interview

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on April 17, 2023
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Where No One Will See by Felicia WatsonWhere No One Will See by Felicia Watson

Publisher:  DX Varos Publishing (April 11, 2023)
Category: Mystery, Detective Mystery
Tour Dates April 17-May 19, 2023
ISBN: 978-1955065788
Available in Print and ebook, 271 pages

Where No One Will See

Description Where No One Will See by Felicia Watson


Lucia Scafetti, a Philly private eye, has tried to move out of the shadow of her infamous crime family. She has her own business, her beloved dog Rocco, and she’s starting to date the cute lawyer down the hall. Her life is upended when her notorious hitman father disappears while in search of the diamond and gold coins he stole from his last victim.

Lucia races to unravel the mystery of her father’s disappearance before a crooked and powerful cop beats her to it. Though Lucia’s allies are scanty and her enemies numerous, she tries to resist the questionable help on offer from her Mafiosi family. It looks like Lucia must finally decide on which side of the law she truly belongs, knowing the wrong choice could send her to prison – or an early grave.

Praise for Felicia Watson


‘It easily checked all my boxes required for a successful science-fiction novel and kept me flipping the pages time and time again.
What I liked the best about this story, however, is the feeling of discovery as the Lovelace travels farther and farther into the unknown. I have a soft spot for stories that take the reader where no one has ever been before and We Have Met the Enemy delivers this feeling in droves.”-Publisher’s Weekly, for We Have Met the Enemy

“The prose is supple and accurate. It begins with action. While the reader is given time to breathe, the action thereafter never really lets up…McGuffins are skillfully crafted, aliens are both imaginative and credible, and the tech is believable and serviceable without getting in the way.”- Judy Moore, Author of ‘Is Death Really Necessary?’, for Spooky Action at a Distance 

“A richly imagined and immersive starship tale.
Watson’s prose is filled with vivid worldbuilding details while still managing to feel urgent and punchy…. Though the book is preceded by two others, the story is self-contained enough for those new to the series to hit the ground running. The tale is thoroughly in the tradition of Star Trek…and fans of that franchise will enjoy Watson’s Roddenberrian world. The result is pure space opera, nothing more or less.”- Kirkus Reviews, for The Risks of Dead Reckoning

“`The author delivers an enthralling mystery.. There are whiplash-inducing plot turns throughout and a wholly gratifying final act. Hopefully Watson will give this unforgettable private eye her own well-deserved series. A clever, supercool gumshoe effortlessly steals the show in this delightful caper.”-Kirkus Reviews, for Where No One Will See

Awards for Felicia Watson


EVVY Award for Science Fiction, 2020 –We Have Met the Enemy

2022 Independent Press Book Awards, Distinguished Favorite Science Fiction Series 1st Place for the entire Lovelace Series

Interview With Felicia Watson

TR: Please tell us something about Where No One Will See that is not in the summary.  (About the book, character you particularly enjoyed writing etc.)

FW: This novel is a rewrite of the first book I ever wrote and never got published. It’s set in the 90s because it was originally written in the 90s. My critique group back then let me know the story just didn’t work for them. It had good elements but the narrative didn’t hang together. One woman I really respected said, “I think you’re not yet a good enough writer to tell the story you want to tell.” After all these years of writing, I felt like I was talented enough to finally tackle the story and do it justice.

TR: I always enjoy looking at the names that authors choose to give their characters. Where do you derive the names of your characters?  Are they based on real people you knew or now know in real life? How do you create names for your characters?

FW: It’s a mixture of things. Lucia, well, she came to me with that name, that’s all I can say; I can’t imagine calling her anything else. Her dog, Rocco, is based on my actual late dog Rocco (mixed with another dachshund I owned) so that’s where that name came from. Other characters (like Patsy and Albie) are based on people I know, and then there’s Julianna, a character I love and gave the prettiest name I know.

TR: Where did you get the inspiration for your cover?

FW: My publisher gave me three options and I loved the one we went with. It gives a good feel for the story – the threat Lucia is under and also her using the internet (a novelty in the 90s) to hunt down the killer.

TR: Which actors would you like to see play Lucia, if the book were to become a movie, play, or mini series.  (you are welcome to choose actors for other characters as well)

FW: I think Amber Tamblyn could pull it off. She’s not quite 6-feet tall but she gives that idea of a tall and muscular woman that would be absolutely necessary to play Lucia. And she’s an author to boot! Or Ava Michelle if she’d put on a few pounds for the role. Gabrielle Union would be absolutely perfect for Juli.

TR: What kind of messages do you try to instill in your writing?

FW: I like to write about flawed people who make mistakes, and recognize their errors at some point and use that knowledge to grow and better themselves. I guess I’m always looking to impart a message of self-knowledge, hope, and redemption.

TR: What draws you to this genre? 

FW: Not only do I love puzzles (which a good mystery novel should be) but I started reading mystery novels very young – Ellery Queen was a favorite while I was still in grade school. Also, at that age I used to stay up late and watch those hard-boiled detective movies of the 30s and 40s with my mom, so writing a detective story was always something I wanted to do.

TR: Will Lucia have more to tell readers in the future?

FW: Oh absolutely. I have the sequel in its final stages of readiness.

TR: Do you have any writing projects that you are currently working on?

FW: The sequel to Where No One Will See and I’m idly thinking about a 3rd adventure for Lucia, too.


About Felicia WatsonWhere No One Will See by Felicia Watson


Felicia Watson, author of the ground-breaking romance, Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela, and the award-winning scifi novels, The Lovelace Series, started writing stories as soon as they handed her a pencil in first grade.

When not writing, Felicia spends her time chasing after her not-so-brilliant, but darling and beloved dogs, being chased by her truly brilliant, darling, and beloved husband. She is known to friends and family as an amateur pastry chef and still finds time for swimming and her day job as a scientist.

Website:  https://www.feliciawatsonwrites.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FeliciaTes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeliciaWatsontheAuthor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciatheauthor/

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Oct 22

17

Supernatural PI by Courtney Davis

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on October 17, 2022
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Supernatural PI by Courtney DavisSupernatual P.I. (The Fawn Malero Mysteries Book 2) by Courtney Davis

Publisher:  DX Varos Publishing (October 11, 2022)
Category: Supernatural, Paranormal, Mystery, Vampires, Urban Fantasy
Tour Dates October 17-November 23, 2022
ISBN: 978-1955065627
Available in Print and ebook, 240 pages
Supernatural PI

Description Supernatural PI by Courtney Davis


Just when Fawn Malero was getting comfortable in her new life….

Fawn was enjoying her new-found career as a Supernatural P.I., settling into a relationship with the Werewolf, Logan, and figuring out how to interact with all the supernatural creatures living in the Seattle area. But it never occurred to her the water off the shore was also under her administration…that was until they started crawling out to beg for help.

Before she knew it, Fawn was on a quest to learn who was attempting to steal the magical properties of the ocean, where a powerful Vampire’s daughter was being held captive. And could she catch the Magician who’d been selling dangerous items to humans?

Of course, she wasn’t alone. The posse she’d collected were still with her and determined to help. If she was going to make it as a P.I. she wasn’t going to do it without backup.

Praise For A Life With Beasts by Courtney Davis


The Fawn Malero Mysteries Book 1

“A Life with Beasts is a story of intrigue and attraction that is especially recommended for mystery readers who enjoy more than a light dose of paranormal encounters and a touch of romance.”-D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review

“a fun adventure/mystery. Courtney Davis brings a fresh perspective to the supernatural creatures we are all familiar with without sacrificing the original ideas associated with them. She creates an exciting world of werewolves, vampires, witches/warlocks, magicians, trolls, and many others.
The book is easy to read and fast-paced. It’s a great read for the summer holidays or when you want a light, fun read. Can’t wait for the sequel!
Also, there is a healthy dose of romance, which can tend to be a bit much for those who don’t read romance (like me). However, Davis has done a great job of making the romance central to the plot, so I found it quite enjoyable.”- Writa Bhattacharjee, GoodReads

“This was a fast read and I really enjoyed it. It gave me some high school Twilight memories but brought more supernatural beings into play. There were several mysteries and problems being solved but they didn’t feel. I found the characters likeable and funny.”-Sara, GoodReads

Interview with Courtney Davis

TR: Please tell us something about ‘Supernatural PI’ that is not in the summary.  (About the book, character you particularly enjoyed writing etc.)

CD: I am very excited about a little journey Fawn and Logan take in this book to my town, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho! And while they are there, they visit some very popular and well-known places, like Tubbs Hill and Sander’s Beach. I am excited to hear from people who know this area and what they think of the way I wrote about our little city by the lake. 

TR: I always enjoy looking at the names that authors choose to give their characters. Where do you derive the names of your characters?  Are they based on real people you knew or now know in real life? How do you create names for your characters?

CD: I do a lot of baby name searches most of the time. For Fawn, I wanted a name that linked to her animal communication abilities but also something that would portray her as weak, as she works to find her strength of course, because she’s not really all that weak.

TR: Where did you get the inspiration for your cover?

CD: The covers for both Supernatural P.I. and the first of the series, A Life with Beasts were designed with the characters as inspiration.

TR: If this isn’t giving away spoilers, please tell us about when Fawn and Logan met and how she found out he was a werewolf.

CD: She always knew he was a werewolf, since she grew up within the supernatural world, that wasn’t a surprise. They were both children of powerful leaders in the area and so spent time around each other from time to time, meetings and boring stuff like that. But as a kid, Fawn thought she could play with the big kids, and she ended up being an inadvertent cause of some family trouble for Logan and that is an element that twists through both books. (and hint-hint even book #3)

TR: Which actress would you like to see playing Fawn from ‘Supernatural PI’ if it were optioned for a movie or series?

CD: Oh, this would be an ultimate dream come true! I think Emma Watson would be good or Lucy Hale!

TR: Who would you like to see play Logan?

CD: A young Jason Momoa!

TR: What draws you to the paranormal genre?

CD: I love the idea that there is more going on around us that what we know and see, just makes life more interesting.

TR: Describe the room you are sitting in as though it was a scene that Logan was describing.

CD: It’s hot as fuck! What are these people thinking having a fire going when it’s like sixty degrees outside. Weak humans… But at least their furniture is made for a big man like myself and comfortable too. I could take a nap if it was quiet but, kids and animals are sprawling all over the place making noise, reminds me of having the pack around, comforting but I can’t let my guard down. No one here can protect themselves so it’s my job.

TR: When did you first have a desire to write?  How did this desire manifest itself?

CD: It started in Jr. High. I wrote a short story for a class and people liked it. After that the idea sort of sat in my head. I started writing things here and there as I went through school and then, at eighteen I started writing what would turn out to be my first complete story, a historical romance. Now many years later I’m publishing urban fantasy and couldn’t be happier. I hope that someday I’m only writing and my day job will be a happy memory.

TR: What is next for Fawn?

CD: She has many adventures to come. She will continue to protect the supernaturals of the Seattle area for many books to come and keep them secret from the humans as well. I hope to keep this series going for a long time, as long as people keep wanting to read it!


About Courtney DavisSupernatural PI by Courtney Davis


Courtney Davis is a mother, wife and teacher who has always loved to find time to escape into a good story. She’s been in love with reading and writing since she was a child and dreams of a life where she can devote herself fully to creating worlds and exploring relationships. To give someone else enjoyment through her words is the ultimate thrill.

Website:  http://authorcourtneydavis.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorcdavis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCDavis/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorcourtneydavis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorcdavis?lang=en


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Murder At the Estate Sale by Lily Charles: Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on August 15, 2020
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Murder At the Estate Sale by Lily CharlesMurder At the Estate Sale by Lily Charles


Thanks to Caitlin Hamilton Marketing and Publicity LLC, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Murder At the Estate Sale’ by Lily Charles.

Description Murder At the Estate Sale by Lily Charles


Molly O’Donnell is an antiquarian bookseller with specialties in several categories, including titles about the occult. She’s also the owner of two large, loyal, and lovable Russian wolfhounds and is possessed of a curiosity that leads to occasional recklessness.

Emma Clarke is a former academic, new to bookselling, who’s trying to gather her life together after a long but finally unsuccessful relationship. She likes her quiet life. She likes having no pets or obligations.

When Emma and Molly meet while waiting to enter an estate sale to search for the old, the rare, and the sell-able, what they find is a murder. Hearing a cry, Emma ignores a “Do Not Enter” sign and discovers book thief Buck Hubbell bashed in the head in a basement library. Molly soon follows and finds a slip of paper with a grave warning, written in ancient script. The paper has fallen from one of the books in this private part of the collection excluded from the sale. The page is creepy and hints at black arts, which neither lady condones, despite their intellectual interest in the subject.

Newly introduced, tentatively attracted to each other, and terrified, Molly and Emma form an uneasy alliance to reunite the ephemera with its original text—and to solve a murder.

Bibliophiles and mystery fans will relish this clever novel as well as champion this new pair of amateur sleuths who have the best intentions, the worst timing, big hearts, and significant smarts.

Praise Murder At the Estate Sale by Lily Charles


“…a delightful cozy mystery thanks to Molly and Emma’s reckless, brave aplomb.” —Foreword Reviews

“…a charming pastiche of the age-old body-in-the-cellar mystery genre—one that’s full of hidden passageways, occult rituals, and, of course, amateur sleuthing….this book manages to rise above much of the competition, owing to its consistently jovial and easygoing narrative style, as well as its informative discussions of Renaissance sorcery. A fun, lightweight read for mystery fans, which will also keep occultists and bibliophiles happy.” —Kirkus Reviews

About Lily Charles, Charlene Ball, Libby Ware


Lily Charles is the pen name of Charlene Ball and Libby Ware. MURDER AT THE ESTATE SALE is the first in their Molly and Emma Booksellers Series. Under the name Toadlily Books, they sell antiquarian and collectible books. Charlene and Libby married in 2016 and live about a mile from each other in Atlanta. Find them at lilycharles.com

Charlene Ball is the author of DARK LADY: A NOVEL OF EMILIA BASSANO LANYER (She Writes Press, 2017), winner of the Sarton Award from Story Circle. She has published short stories and articles in academic and literary journals. Until 2009, she worked as a college administrator and instructor.

Libby Ware is a member of Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and president of Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. She is a fellow of The Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences. Her debut novel, LUM, won the American Library Association’s Stonewall Honor Book in Literature, a gold medal by the Independent Publishers Association, and was a finalist for Lambda Literary’s Debut Novel Award.

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