New Jamie Quinn Mystery is out! On free promo! :-)

My 5th Jamie Quinn cozy mystery, "Jeopardy in July", just went live on Amazon, yippee! It will be free starting at midnight tonight through April 1st. Here's the link to download it tomorrow. :-)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWJK9TP/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1490657531&sr=8-3&keywords=barbara+venkataraman

Review & Jamie Quinn Giveaway! :-)

Check out this great review of "Peril in the Park", my third Jamie Quinn cozy mystery and enter a giveaway for the box set of Books 1-3. Also, be sure to check out all of the other great reviews on this wonderful blog, Literary Flits.  Thanks, Stephanie Jane!

http://litflits.blogspot.com/2017/03/peril-in-park-by-barbara-venkataraman.html

Let's Get Cozy! :-)

Mystery Thriller Week continues and I have a new guest post on the wonderful blog. "Writing Pearls". Check out my post "Let's Get Cozy" right here: http://writingpearls.com/

Thanks, Jessica! :-)

Cozy Up with Kathy during Mystery Thriller Week!

Mystery Thriller Week continues and it's so much fun! My latest guest post appeared in "Cozy Up with Kathy", a fantastic blog dedicated to the cozy mystery. My guest post is titled "Everyone is a Character". You can check it out here:

https://cozyupwithkathy.blogspot.com/2017/02/everyone-is-character-guest-post.html

The Immense Popularity of the Cozy Mysteries :-)

Check out this wonderful article about the immense popularity of cozy mysteries by Kristen Houghton from The Huffington Post. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristen-houghton/the-immense-popularity-of-the-cozy-mysteries_b_9143266.html

Jamie Quinn Series gets a shout-out! :-)

A happy end-of-the-year surprise for yours truly--a shout-out for my Jamie Quinn series on the blog : http://gbmysteries.blogspot.com! 

Check out their latest post, "It's a Mystery", to see if you've read their favorite books of 2016. I found some great recommendations. Thanks, Gayle!

Cutest baby wombat ever! :-)

As you may know, I have a fondness for wombats--even if they are the reason my poor protagonist Jamie Quinn can't be with her boyfriend, Kip. Check out this short video of the cutest baby wombat ever, you'll see why. :-) 

https://youtu.be/-OOiUy6iXio 

Jamie Quinn Cozy Mystery Collection free through 12/3 :-)

If you're looking for something to read, my Jamie Quinn Cozy Mystery Collection is free on Amazon Kindle through 12/3. Check it out!

https://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Quinn-Mystery-Collection-Books-ebook/dp/B00NB78KDS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480433639&sr=8-2&keywords=barbara+venkataraman

Spotlight and Giveaway--"Engaged in Danger" :-)

Check out this wonderful Spotlight of my Jamie Quinn Mystery "Engaged in Danger" and enter the Giveaway on the beautiful blog, Tome Tender. Thanks, Dianne!

http://tometender.blogspot.com/2016/09/barbara-venkataramans-engaged-in-danger.html

  

Jamie Quinn Collection free on Kindle through 9/5!

Need a book to read? Well, you're in luck! My Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection (Books 1-3) is free on Amazon Kindle through September 5th! 

Here's the link: 

https://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Quinn-Mystery-Collection-Books-ebook/dp/B00NB78KDS/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1472739051&sr=8-1

If you want to follow Jamie's adventures, there's a fourth Jamie Quinn Mystery you can check out:  "Engaged in Danger".

https://www.amazon.com/Engaged-Danger-Jamie-Quinn-Mystery-ebook/dp/B0159LGVHA/ref=la_B007B20LOK_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1472739188&sr=1-2 

Spotlight and Jamie Quinn giveaway :-)

Spotlight and giveaway! Check out the beautiful Tometender Blog and enter to win. :-) Thanks, Dianne!


https://tometender.blogspot.com/2016/08/barbara-venkataramans-jamie-quinn.html?showComment=1470226723044#c3758128498088143074

Check out my guest post and spotlight! ;-)

Check out my guest post and spotlight on the wonderful blog, "Between the Lines". Thanks, Cathy!

https://betweenthelinesbookblog.com/

"Cozy Mysteries with Klingons" :-)

Thanks to Brad Tate and Kim Drew Wright for the amazing review on the blog: Quick Wit Lit


http://www.kimdrewwright.com/#!Cozy-Mysteries-with-Klingons-Brad-Tate-reviews-Barbara-Venkataramans-latest-collection/c1q8z/570fd98a0cf21d11795a606b

Socrates' Book Reviews & Give-away :-)

A big thank-you to Yvonne at Socrates' Book Reviews for the wonderful review of Jamie Quinn's latest cozy mystery, "Engaged in Danger". Check out this beautiful blog and, while you're there, register for the giveaway of the first three Jamie Quinn mysteries. :-)

http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2016/02/review-engaged-in-danger-by-barbara.html

Another great review from The Bibliophilic Book Blog!

Thanks to Star Fisher at The Bibliophilic Book Blog for the wonderful review of my 4th Jamie Quinn Mystery, "Engaged in Danger"! Stop by and check out this lovely blog. :-)


http://www.bibliophilicbookblog.com/2016/02/book-review-engaged-in-danger-jamie.html

Spotlight and Book giveaway! :-)

Check out my Jamie Quinn Mysteries on this great spotlight and giveaway! Thanks to Johanna for featuring my book on your wonderful blog, www.EpicBookQuest.com. :-)


http://epicbookquest.com/2016/01/28/featured-book-plus-a-giveaway-jamie-quinn-mystery-collection-a-jamie-quinn-mystery-1-3-by-barbara-venkataraman/

Latest Jamie Quinn Mystery on Free Promotion!

With the release of my newest Jamie Quinn Mystery, "Engaged in Danger" generating so much excitement among cozy mystery fans, I've decided to put it on free promotion for a limited time! 

Hurry, promo ends September 27th! :-)

http://www.amazon.com/Engaged-Danger-Jamie-Mystery-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0159LGVHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443026682&sr=8-1&keywords=engaged+in+danger

First day of my virtual book tour, yay!

Check out my virtual book tour that started today. :-)

http://www.escapewithdollycas.com/great-escapes-virtual-book-tours/books-currently-on-tour/the-jaime-quinn-mysteries-by-barbara-venkataraman/

Free Audiobook Giveaway! :-)

Check out this free Audiobook giveaway. Three people will win an audiobook download for one of my books. Caption the photo for a chance to win! All audiobooks are narrated by the talented Carrie Lee Martz.

While you're at it, check out the wonderful blog where the giveaway is taking place: "Bookbug's World", thanks Emilia!
https://bookbug2012.wordpress.com/2015/04/16/n-is-for-finding-a-narrator-guest-post-by-author-barbara-venkataraman/