I am having so much fun discovering these amazing authors!  Join the fun in our FACEBOOK GROUP.  Today's spotlight is on S.E. Babin. 

USA Today Bestselling author S.E. Babin has a passion for writing books with a paranormal twist. Whether it's romance or mystery, she loves taking the norm and turning it into the extraordinary. Her love of reading turned into a curious exploration to see whether or not she could write her own novel. Beginning with discarded pages of angsty novels and a slightly popular reimagining of Beowulf's Grendel in her high school English class, Sheryl spent way too much time in the library, killing any chance of her becoming a cheerleader or anything even remotely cool. Find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SEBabin or over on Twitter @hungrybiblio. She loves to hear from readers! 

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I love the concept of this story.  Sounds very original and i cant wait to check it out!

​Helen Reaper has a weird relationship with the dead. As in she can bring anyone or anything back to life, so she’s constantly bombarded by people begging her to restore their loved ones, their pet fish, that cute girl who fell off a building while taking a selfie. Super. Annoying. So Helen becomes a necessary introvert and a homebody, choosing to absorb herself in books instead of real life.

The Deadication Dating Agency, the mysterious matchmaking service in her town of Midnight Cove, comes to her in the form of a mysterious letter and a cute little puppy.

They know someone who’s already dead who won’t mind her talent one little bit.

Can a woman who raises the dead find a love that stays alive?

(This is not all the books in the series.)

Missy Rae is a typical small town girl in every way – if you ask her absent-minded grandmother. Ask Missy and you’ll get another story altogether.

Lucky for everyone in Poppy County, no one has asked until a mystery man arrives in town with a story bigger than Granny Lola’s wild imagination and the know-how to stir up trouble for the Rae family.

With long-held secrets to keep, a grandmother who may or may not be alive and a penchant for chaos, Missy must forge a plan to stop the handsome stranger before he lets the proverbial cat out of the bag and unleashes a world of trouble on the unsuspecting town and its inhabitants.

Find out what happens when a reluctant witch, a meddling witch hunter, and a ghostly grandmother fight for what’s right only to discover that sometimes it takes a whole lot of wrong to make things right again. ​

AVA MALLORY has been a grade school teacher, a psychiatric technician, a dementia unit nurse manager, and a Hospice nurse. She has embarrassed herself in front of handsome celebrities, won vocal contests much to the chagrin of her children, survived a major earthquake, and nearly drowned when she mistakenly thought a YMCA lifeguard asked her to dive into the deep end on her first day of swim lessons. She and her eternally annoyed children share their home with a massive collection of books and a never-ending supply of new book ideas.

AVA is best known for what she calls her Mysteries with Heart. She loves a great madcap adventure with lovable, yet ornery and sometimes precocious characters, who play hard, laugh often, never mind their own business, bicker, squabble, and tease relentlessly, but never forget that deep down they fiercely love each other, even if they can't bring themselves to admit it.


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Do you view writing as a kind of spiritual practice?
Yes, absolutely. At the risk of sounding dramatic, writing saved me after tragedy struck.

What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?
For me, the most difficult thing is trying not to make my male characters jerks. That probably says a lot about my life, but the reality is I didn’t have many positive male role models in my life. Specifically, I had one and he lived almost a thousand miles away from my family. I’m cognizant of the disconnect, so I make extra effort and utilize a couple of male beta readers to make sure I’ve not made them harsh, unless the character/story calls for it like in my thrillers.

How many hours a day do you write?
4 – 5 hours per day. I write in short 15 – 20-minute sprints while my kids are in school. On weekends, I wake up early to get my words in before my mom duties begin.

Does writing energize or exhaust you?
When it’s going well, I’m energized. When it’s not, I’m exhausted and ready to pull my hair out.

What was your hardest scene to write?
The hardest scene was in the first book I ever wrote. It’s a dark psychological thriller. I had to write about the pain of losing a child. At the time, I’d just lost my brother in Iraq. It was the most difficult thing to write because my emotions were still very raw. I worried that I’d taken it too far. Thankfully, my readers appreciated the authenticity of that gut-wrenching scene and the aftermath.

Tricia Sanders writes about sassy women in her debut novel, Murder is a Dirty Business. When she isn’t writing, Tricia is busy crossing dreams off her bucket list. With all 50 states checked, she’s concentrating on foreign interests. She’s an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, so don’t get between her and the television when a game is on. Currently she is working on a mystery series set in the fictional town of Wickford, Missouri. Another project in the works is a women’s fiction road trip adventure.
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Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authortricialsanders/

​Do you outline books ahead of time or are you more of a by-the-seat-of-your-pants writer?
I didn’t use to, but spent days and weeks spinning my wheels, so I do know. That’s why the pantser has so many unfinished novels on the hard drive. I’m going back now and deconstructing them to create outlines.

What do you do in your free time when you aren’t writing?
Travel. I visited over 15 countries in 2017.

Do you put yourself in your books/characters at all?
I like to think there is a little of my personality of each of my characters. The good, the bad….you get my drift.

What has been one of your most rewarding experiences as an author?
Having someone tell me how much they could relate to a character in my book.

What are your top three favorite books of all time?
Sacajawea by Anna Lee Waldo, Follow the River by James Alexander Thom, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

​When Cece Cavanaugh’s husband empties their joint bank account, steals her designer luggage, and runs off with a younger woman, Cece must decide whether to ask her manipulative mother-in-law for a handout or get a job. Choosing the easier path, Cece lands a job cleaning a crime scene where a high school coach was murdered. When his wife is implicated—a young woman Cece practically raised—Cece finds herself mopping floors, balancing an empty checkbook, and ferreting out a killer.

Amid all this messy business, Cece bumps heads with a handsome detective. She tries to ignore her growing attraction to the detective, but he gives new meaning to the term “hot flash.”

After she stumbles onto a clue that could vindicate her friend, her elation turns to panic when she haphazardly confronts the killer. Through the danger and romance, Cece discovers self-reliance and inner strength.

And that crime—at least, someone else’s—does pay the bills.

One of the great incentives of working on this project with author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson is meeting so many other fabulous ladies in the field.  My TBR pile just tripled but that's okay.  Happy reading all around!

Today I want to introduce you guys to Tara Meyers.  She has something for everyone's tastes. If a fun cozy mystery is your style, check out her Secrets of Sanctuary series.  If you prefer something with a little more bite, snag The Chris Echo Files.  Tara also writes YA mysteries under the name Tara Ellis.  Seriously, where does she find the time.

​There's a killer in Sanctuary, and the prime suspect is a horse! 
 
Spirited Ember Burns is led back home to open her own veterinary practice, and her first client lands her in the middle of a murder mystery. When the evidence points to the horse as the cause of death, she vows to protect him.
 
But horses don't talk and neither do the dead, so Ember has to rely on her intelligence and instinct to get to the truth. A truth buried under layers of small-town secrets. Some that are big enough to get you killed.
 
Battling a reluctant Sheriff and pushy Mayor, Ember struggles to get her business off the ground while digging deeper. Why would anyone want to kill the local farrier? And who was plotting to stop her? As the town gears up for its centennial celebration, Ember is led from local ranches to the surrounding mountains in her quest. Can she unveil the true culprit before they get away with murder?

It's the series being called a modern-day Nancy Drew!

Twelve-year-old Samantha Wolf, and her best friend Ally, are excited to spend part of their summer break in the mountains of Montana. But unbeknownst to them, Hollow Inn is bathed in mystery and legend. After arriving, they soon discover that things are not going well for Sam's Aunt and Uncle, who own the Inn. There's vandalism, ghostly sightings, and rumors of lost treasures. Determined to help, Sam and Ally embark on a challenging journey to discover the truth.

Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller!

Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow Inn
Book 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines
Book 3 The Beach House Mystery
Book 4 The Heiress of Covington Ranch
Book 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle School
Book 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas Island
Book 7 The Case of the Curious Canine
Book 8 The Legend of Shadow Mountain
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​At nineteen, I was recruited into a secret government program, where my memory was erased .. wait -- that's the outline for a potential book. Sorry, my real biography isn't quite as interesting, but I'll give it a shot!

I live in the Pacific Northwest, and when I'm not writing, I'm out beach combing with my dogs for sea glass, or hiking in the rugged Cascade Mountains. It's the perfect backdrop to fuel my creative genius. *rubs hands together evilly*

You'll find all my adult romantic suspense and cozy mysteries here, and on my OTHER profile (secret identity ;)) Tara Ellis, I keep my middle grade and young adult books. Check them out, You might like those, too!

Here's how to start your next mystery:
Tara Meyers profile on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tara-Meyers/e/B01MSI04AK
Tara Ellis profile on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tara-Ellis/e/B00IVF1JQK
And join me on Facebook for lots of fun!
https://www.facebook.com/TaraMeyersAuthor/
https://www.facebook.com/taraellisauthor/

What is the first book that made you cry?
Where the Red Fern Grows.

Does writing energize or exhaust you?
Most days it energizes, but if it’s an emotional scene, it can be exhausting!

Whatis your writing Kryptonite?
Emotional turmoil in my “real” life.

What other authors are you friends with, and how do they help you become a better writer?
My closest author friend is Deborah Garner. She’s an amazing woman and a source of both support and inspiration. She’s always there for me as a steady sounding board, and supplies a constant stream of levelheaded advice.
reader?
I have several readers that have gone on to be ARC and then BETA readers. One in particular, Annamarie, has been a huge support and super-fan. I love connecting with readers, because that’s why I write!!

How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?
Five right now, but then also a few other outlines.

What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?
Keeping it real. I actually don’t struggle too much with it. I’ve always been a tomboy and had several professions where I worked closely with men (I was a firefighter/EMT for years), so I feel I have a pretty good insight into how they are.

If you didn’t write, what would you do for work?
Something in emergency medicine. I currently also work in an ER.

Do you read your book reviews?
How do you deal with bad or good ones?
Yes. I re-read the good ones when I’m feeling down or discouraged, and I use the negatives as fuel to drive me to improve my work.

Who are some of your favorite authors?
Julie Campbell, Ken Follett, Dean Koontz

Who are some authors in your genre that inspire you?
Deborah Garner, CeeCee James, Tonya Kappes

You are asking yourself, " what is this sleuthing women stuff?"  Well I can finally share the news!
I am so excited to to tell you that I am part of new amazing group of woman known as Sleuthing Women!  Scroll down for more info...

Have you been looking for a place where you can get to know your favorite mystery authors, meet a few new to you authors, and have a behind the crime scene tape view of their worlds?
Then come join me in the Sleuthing Women Author Collective on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Sleuthingwomanauthorcollective/
I’m thrilled to announce my involvement in this collection of amazing women authors focused on female sleuth mysteries. The collective includes authors from various genres including cozy, private detective, police procedural and paranormal, so, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.
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In the Collective you’ll have access to twenty-plus other authors, many with highly acclaimed best-selling books!  Join Abby L. Vandiver, Anne R. Tan, Ava Mallory, Caroline Fardig, Carolyn Haines, Carolyn L. Dean, Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, CeeCee James, Gina LaManna, Jenns St. James, K.E. O’Connor, Kathi Daley, Larissa Reinhart, Madison Johns, Nancy J. Coco, Patti Larsen, Sheryl Babin, Stephanie Damore, Tara Ellis, Tara Meyers, Teri Woods, Tricia Sanders, Wendy Meadows and Wendy Roberts and go behind the crime scene tape with each and every one of us.

Read, sleuth, solve, repeat.
Sleuthing Women Author Collective

I'm so excited to be a part of this growing group!  Jenny Bynum and I are the resident bloggers. I hope you'll join us! We officially open on June 12th, but you can join the group now and hang out as we get it up and running.

Welcome to our adventure! We're so glad you've joined. To make your experience the best it can be, we've put together some community information and guidelines. Please make sure to read them and like the post once you've finished. That way we'll know everyone is on the same page!

~ Carolyn 


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Who We Are: 
We are a collective group of women mystery authors that write mysteries with female leads. Some of us publish through a traditional publisher, and some are self-published. You may have joined us because your favorite author is a part of the group, or you simply love all things female sleuth. Either way, we’re happy to have you with us!

Why We’re Here: 
Most importantly, we’re here because of you. We’re thrilled to be able to bring together a community of like-minded women that enjoy a good mystery read. We created this group to engage with our readers and give all of us an opportunity to get to know each other. We aren’t here just to toss out a new release or two. We’re here because we care about our readers and we’d like to spend time with them. We’re also here to connect with new readers and allow our reader base to connect with new authors.

What We’ll Do for You:
We’ll introduce you to new, exciting mystery authors. We’ll chat with you, learn about you, and give you a peek into our worlds. We’ll have giveaways, contests, book release parties, interviews, guest authors, and nearly everything related to female sleuth mystery books. We’ll also have other giveaways from independent businesses run by women. You'll run into a surprise or several at any given time, so make sure to check in often!

​How Things Work: 
Each week a sleuthing women author will take over the group. She’ll have a theme that may or may not be related to her books, but it’s guaranteed to be a blast. Each month we’ll feature a book by one of our authors, and throughout the month that author will pop in to offer tidbits of fun related to her book.

What We Ask of You:
We want to get to know you. We want to be a part of your day and help make it better. This is a fun, happy place focused on mystery books with female sleuths. We’d love to see your photos with books by our authors! Let me stress that, you with our books? We’d love to see that! It makes us happy! We’d appreciate keeping the group positive. That being said, we don’t allow advertising, other author promotion, soliciting, or selling of any products here unless it’s pre-arranged with us. Please don’t ask for donations or books, etc. on this page.

So sit back, have a cup of coffee, check out our posts, and chat with us. We’re glad you’re here, and we’re excited about what’s coming. Keep in mind we’re new at this, so there may be some bumps in the road. We hope you’ll be patient as we grow and morph into what we’re meant to be.
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Please note: Faceboook has recently changed one of their features. They're automatically putting your settings on highlights only, which means you will only see maybe a few posts not all of them from this group. YOU have to change the setting to ALL POSTS if you don't want to miss posts. So, if you want to see all of our posts, do the following:
Go to Settings > Notifications > Group activity > Edit. You'll see a list of your groups and what it has your setting at and then also watch your notices for an announcement they changed your settings.