Monday, September 20, 2021

 BOOK TOUR


I'm so happy to be a stop on the blog tour for
BURDEN OF POOF
Book 1 in the Bonnie & Clyde Mysteries
by Julie Anne Lindsey


An amateur sleuth named Bonnie and her kitty companion Clyde, with names like those, what could possibly go wrong?

Life hasn't sparkled too brightly for Bonnie Balfour over the past few years, but a heart-breaking divorce has brought her back to her small rural hometown of Bliss, Georgia, and things are starting to shape up.

The proud new owner of Bless Her Heart—a second chance dress shop and boutique on the town square—Bonnie thinks thirty-eight might not be too late for a fresh start in life after all.

Until a grouchy old widow turns up dead in a pile of donations meant for Bonnie’s shop, and the town’s new detective pins her to the top of his suspect list!

To save her shop, dream and reputation, Bonnie must coordinate clues and stitch together the truth about her innocence, but the unreasonably handsome detective and prying eyes of the local gossip mill are fast fraying her nerves.

When a series of anonymous attacks begin to hem her in, Bonnie fears the real killer is fixing to make her his next victim. Can this amateur sleuth measure up?


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Winner will be chosen after September 24 at the end of the tour.

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A Word From Julie

Cozy Mysteries are More Delicious with Food!

Everyone loves a culinary cozy. Myself included. There’s just something about the way this genre weaves food into the fabric of the stories, character and beloved small towns. From street fairs to shop grand openings, ice cream stands to coffee shops, food is everywhere, and readers can practically taste it!

I’m not an enthusiastic baker, but I love to eat, so writing cozies is the perfect outlet for me. I get to pretend to be amazing in the kitchen and consume everything I want, without ever gaining a pound. (I read cozies for similar reasons 😉 )  And unlike when I cook at home, the results on the page are always rich an delicious. An indulgence. A dream. And even non-culinary series, like my new Bonnie and Clyde mysteries, where my heroine, Bonnie, and her kitty companion, Clyde, run a second-chance shop, local cuisine is everywhere.

Aside from meals at Bonnie’s parents’ home or local cafes, Bonnie bakes at night to soothe her busy mind, and her neighbors deliver plenty of hot meals when they hear she’s gotten herself in trouble. And everything is prepared to perfection with heaping helpings of humor and love. In BURDEN OF POOF we get local favorites like spoonbread and cowboy casserole, hummingbird cake and pecan pie. Bonnie and Clyde are surrounded by all the foods I want to make. And eat! And they aren’t the only ones who enjoy the dishes.

Killers take advantage of the ever-present foods too. In cozies, the threats are often culinary, and my books are no exception. Characters don’t have to be poisoned to see confections in a new light. Like a milkshake thrown against a car or store window, or a cupcake smashed on a counter. And anything with a cream base, condiment or icing is doubly handy when a killer needs to leave a threat without giving away their handwriting. Smash a strawberry cheesecake and drag a finger through the topping. The possibilities are endless, and killers can be quite creative. Plus Clyde thoroughly enjoys helping clean up!

So, my new Bonnie and Clyde mystery series might not be based in a cider shop or seaside café, but that won’t stop the delicious, downhome cuisine from making a continuous appearance, with plenty of home baked sweets for dessert. And you can rest assured the refreshment table at Bless Her Heart will always be full. What’s not to like about that?

If you’re looking for a new cozy mystery series with small town hijinks, deep south charm, and a whole lot of delicious food, I hope you’ll give BURDEN OF POOF a try! My second-chance shop owner, Bonnie, and her kitty companion, Clyde are having a great time in Bliss, Georgia, and I know you will too. With names like theirs, what could possibly go wrong?

Thank you, again, Lisa, for inviting me over today! And for sharing your blog with me. I hope you’ll get a chance to meet Bonnie & Clyde soon, and that you’ll join them on their first sleuthing adventure in BURDEN OF POOF!

As a blog tour bonus, I’ve written a free prequel to the series so you can see where it all began in WHEN BONNIE MET CLYDE, available here: https://outbound.julieannelindsey.com/g9UWwY7815kgbDCo

About Julie Anne Lindsey

Julie Anne Lindsey is an award-winning and bestselling author of mystery and romantic suspense. She’s published more than forty novels since her debut in 2013 and currently writes series as herself, as well as under multiple pen names, for Harlequin, Kensington, Sourcebooks and Crooked Lane Books.

When Julie's not creating new worlds or fostering the epic love of fictional characters, she can be found in Kent, Ohio, enjoying her blessed Midwestern life. And probably plotting murder with her shamelessly enabling friends. Today she hopes to make someone smile. One day she plans to change the world. Learn more about Julie at julieannelindsey.com

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TOUR PARTICIPANTS 

September 15 – Novels Alive – GUEST POST
September 15 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
September 15 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW
September 15 – Christy's Cozy Corners – REVIEW, GUEST POST
September 16 – Baroness' Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT
September 16 – Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder – REVIEW, RECIPE
September 16 – I Read What You Write – GUEST POST
September 17 – Mochas, Mysteries and Meows – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
September 17 – My Reading Journeys – REVIEW
September 17 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – REVIEW
September 18 – I'm All About Books – SPOTLIGHT
September 18 – Laura's Interests – REVIEW
September 19 – Cozy Up With Kathy - REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW
September 19 – Celticlady's Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
September 20 – Lisa Ks Book Reviews – GUEST POST
September 20 – Brooke Blogs – SPOTLIGHT
September 20 – My Journey Back the Journey Back – CHARACTER GUEST POST
September 21 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – GUEST POST
September 21 – Mysteries with Character – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
September 21 – Maureen's Musings – REVIEW
September 22 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
September 22 – Hearts & Scribbles – SPOTLIGHT
September 22 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW
September 23 – Socrates Book Reviews – REVIEW
September 23 – StoreyBook Reviews – REVIEW
September 23 – #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog – SPOTLIGHT
September 24 – Melina's Book Blog – REVIEW
September 24 – Literary Gold – AUTHOR INTERVIEW


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5 comments:

  1. Thank you for being part of the book tour for "BURDEN OF POOF" by Julie Anne Lindsey.

    Enjoyed reading the author's post and can't wait for the opportunity to read this book on my TBR list.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  2. Thanks, Lisa.
    Happy Monday!

    Pat T

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  3. This sounds so good and I love the cover.

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  4. I love the book cover, excerpt, review/interview. That title intrigues me to read the book right away. Love it. Would love to read & review the book in print format.
    How did you come up with the title?
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    dondotstewartatzoominternetdotnet

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  5. Love Julie Anne Lindsey's books. Can't wait to read "Burden Of Poof".

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