While this doesn’t include my usual Thursday home care tip, I ‘discovered’ the delightful Ms. Jacobson through her blog The Cynical Sailor and His Salty Sidekick. Dear Ellen is a hoot, and her comedic styling
shines in her new book, “Murder at the Marina”,
which I was privileged to read early in exchange for a fair review. I’ll be sharing that in a few days.
Now, as I requested a story for today’s book promotion, I’ll let her take it
away. Enjoy, dear readers.
Simon
opened his eyes, yawned, and stretched his front paws, sinking his claws into
the couch.
“Wait a
minute, where are we?” he asked, peering around the room. “This doesn't look
like where I fell asleep.”
“Oh, we're
at Darla's,” I explained.
Simon
sniffed the throw cushions, then growled. “Who the heck is Darla?”
“Darla has
a lovely blog and offered to host us to celebrate the release of my cozy
mystery, Murder at the Marina.”
“You're not
still going on about that stupid book of yours, are you?” Simon jumped on the
coffee table and pushed a pen onto the floor. He turned and glared at me.
“Listen, lady, no one cares that you wrote a book. All they care about are your
stories about me.”
I sighed.
“Simon, for the last time, I'm not going to write a book about you. You'll have
to be content with the occasional story on my blog.”
Simon's
tail swished back and forth. “If you keep it up, lady, I might just stay at
Darla's permanently.”
“I'm not
sure she'd have you,” I said. “Now just be quiet for a few minutes while I tell
everyone about Murder at the Marina and then I'll get you a saucer of
full-fat milk.”
BLURB
Murder
at the Marina is
the first in the new lighthearted and humorous Mollie McGhie Sailing Mystery
series.
A dilapidated sailboat for your
anniversary—not very romantic. A dead body on board—even worse.
Mollie McGhie is hoping for diamonds
for her tenth wedding anniversary. Instead, her husband presents her with a
dilapidated sailboat. Just one problem—she doesn’t know anything about boats,
nor does she want to.
When Mollie discovers someone
murdered on board, she hopes it will convince her husband that owning a boat is
a bad idea. Unfortunately, he’s more determined than ever to fix the boat up
and set out to sea.
Mollie finds herself drawn into the
tight-knit community living at Palm Tree Marina in Coconut Cove, a small town
on the Florida
coast. She uncovers a crime ring dealing in stolen marine equipment,
investigates an alien abduction, eats way too many chocolate bars, adopts a
cat, and learns far more about sailing than she ever wanted to.
Can Mollie discover who the murderer
is before her nosiness gets her killed?
BUY
LINKS
You can get
a copy of “Murder at the Marina”
at:
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CHXQ29Y
Apple
iBooks - https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1373848719
ABOUT
ELLEN
Ellen
Jacobson writes mystery and scifi/fantasy stories. She is the author of the
“Mollie McGhie Sailing Mystery” series. She lives on a sailboat with her
husband, exploring the world from the water. When she isn't working on boat
projects or seeking out deserted islands, she blogs about their adventures at
The Cynical Sailor.
You can
connect with Ellen on:
Author Website - https://ellenjacobsonauthor.com/
Author Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/EllenJacobsonAuthor/
The Cynical Sailor Blog - http://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com/
The Cynical Sailor Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TheCynicalSailor/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Ellen__Jacobson
Newsletter Sign-up - http://eepurl.com/dpy5sv
Doesn't this delightful cover just scream 'beach read'?
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Thank you so much for having me and Simon over to your place :-) I really appreciate your support and I'm so glad I discovered you and your blog as well :-)
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! Your contribution was delightful as I expected. ~hugs~ Best wishes on the release, my dear.
DeleteI will have to check that out and see about getting it read. I used to read all the time but not so much since FB! haha....Although I went to moms the other day and raided her stash so I could find something to read on the plane to Calif...4 hours. Good thing I don't mind parking my rear in a seat and staying there!
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope you have a lovely trip! Be well, my dear.
DeleteI know what you mean, Pam - it seems like I don't read as much as I used to since the advent of social media. Have a safe trip.
DeleteWhat a shame. But you seem to read way more than I do! I'd rather write than read what others publish these days. ~grin~ Happy Writing, my dear!
DeleteHow delightful, Darla!
ReplyDeleteAnd Ellen, I'm off to buy your book! Your cat's cute and I suspect I am going to enjoy the story. I have a special fondness for murder mysteries. Nice to meet you!
Thanks for introducing Ellen, Darla!
Awww... How wonderful! I hope you enjoy. Namaste, my dear.
DeleteThanks so much, Vidya! There's also a cat in Murder at the Marina :-)
DeletePerfect season for the book. Darla, I think you might keep Simon if he isn't careful...
ReplyDeleteI think Darla needs a new fur baby in her life :-)
DeleteHahahahaha... Hubby seems to agree. We just need to make the effort.
DeletePoor Darla if Simon stays.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Ellen!
I wouldn't wish Simon on anyone :-)
DeleteHahahaha... Be well, my dears.
DeleteThat sounds good, I need to tell Sandee of Comedy Plus about this.
ReplyDeleteCool! I hope you are well, my dear.
DeleteThanks for mentioning it to her :-)
DeleteSounds just my type of thing - must have a look.
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking it out - hope you enjoy it!
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