Two more book promos! :-)

My new publisher, Next Chapter, is so good at keeping those promos coming. :-D  Be sure to check these 99 cent promos out between 10/31-11/4:

The Case of the Killer Divorce (Jamie Quinn Mystery Book 2) 

In book two of the Jamie Quinn Cozy Mysteries series, Jamie has returned to her family law practice after a hiatus due to her mother's death.

It's business as usual until a bitter divorce case turns into a murder investigation, and Jamie's client becomes the prime suspect. When she can't untangle truth from lies, Jamie enlists the help of Duke Broussard, her favorite private investigator, to try to clear her client's name.

Jamie's also hoping that in his spare time, Duke can help her find her long-lost father. But can the two find out who the killer is, and bring him to justice?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJE3UES/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i7

Teatime with Mrs. Grammar Person

Fear not, Gentle Writer, Mrs. Grammar Person is here and she has the answers to all of the questions you never thought to ask.

As a dedicated and serious grammarian, she will do what it takes to be entertaining and enlightening, but never vulgar or coarse. Heavens, no! Where are her smelling salts? Warm and witty, Mrs. G.P. makes grammar interesting with rhyming, wishful thinking, story-telling and a champagne toast.

You are cordially invited to join her for a spot of tea!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RUQY6B6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p2_i4

Free e-book on Amazon 3/5-3/9! :-)

Happy Sunday everyone!

It seems to me that you might need a book to read on this beautiful day and so, to help you out, I'm giving away my collection of the first three Jamie Quinn mysteries from 3/5-3/9. Tell your friends!

Here is the link:

http://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Quinn-Mystery-Collection-Books-ebook/dp/B00NB78KDS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1457187077&sr=8-4&keywords=barbara+venkataraman

Here is the blurb:

Books 1-3 of the Jamie Quinn Mystery Series! Including:

"Death by Didgeridoo"-Winner of the Indie Book of the Day award. Reluctant lawyer, Jamie Quinn, still reeling from the death of her mother, is pulled into a game of deception, jealousy, and vengeance when her cousin, Adam, is wrongfully accused of murder. It's up to Jamie to find the real murderer before it's too late. It doesn't help that the victim is a former rock star with more enemies than friends, or that Adam confessed to a murder he didn't commit.

"The Case of the Killer Divorce"-Reluctant lawyer, Jamie Quinn, has returned to her family law practice after a hiatus due to the death of her mother. It's business as usual until a bitter divorce case turns into a murder investigation, and Jamie's client becomes the prime suspect. When she can't untangle truth from lies, Jamie enlists the help of Duke Broussard, her favorite private investigator, to try to clear her client's name. And she’s hoping that, in his spare time, he can help her find her long-lost father.

"Peril in the Park"-There's big trouble in the park system. Someone is making life difficult for Jamie Quinn's boyfriend, Kip Simons, the new director of Broward County parks. Was it the angry supervisor passed over for promotion? The disgruntled employee Kip recently fired? Or someone with a bigger ax to grind? If Jamie can't figure it out soon, she may be looking for a new boyfriend because there’s a dead guy in the park and Kip has gone missing! With the help of her favorite P.I., Duke Broussard, Jamie must race the clock to find Kip before it’s too late.

A preview of the next Jamie Quinn Mystery, "Engaged in Danger," can be found at the end of the book.

Jamie Quinn Collection giveaway thru Feb. 29th :-)

Thanks to Susan at Suko's Notebook for the Spotlight and Jamie Quinn giveaway! Check out this lovely blog and enter for a chance to win. :-)

 http://www.sukosnotebook.net/2016/02/a-cozy-giveaway.html

Jamie Quinn Collection 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 Jamie Quinn Mysteries, Books 1-3 on free promotion! 

Hurry, promo ends September 19th! :-)

http://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Quinn-Mystery-Collection-Books-ebook/dp/B00NB78KDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442428521&sr=8-1&keywords=barbara+venkataraman

Free Audiobook Giveaway Through April 5th!

Check out this free Audiobook giveaway through April 5th. Five people will win an audiobook download for "The Case of the Killer Divorce", the second book in my Jamie Quinn mystery series, narrated by the talented Carrie Lee Martz.

While you're at it, check out the wonderful blog where the giveaway is taking place: Beck Valley Books, thanks Sharon!

http://beckvalleybooks.blogspot.com/2015/03/audiobook-case-of-killer-divorce-jamie_12.html

Thanks for the great review of "Killer Divorce", Yvonne, love it!

What a great blog and what a wonderful review. :-)

http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2015/02/review-case-of-killer-divorce-by.html

Thanks for the great review!

Thanks to "My Book Addiction Reviews" for the great review of "The Case of the Killer Divorce," my second Jamie Quinn Mystery. April and Molly, you are awesome!


http://mybookaddictionreviews.com/2015/01/21/review-the-case-of-the-killer-divorce-by/

Me, Myself & Jamie Quinn

It’s not that I’m jealous, how could I be? That would be petty and immature of me, I’m sure you'd agree, especially when you consider how close she and I have become. We think so much alike now that we’re practically the same person! I must confess, though, it does irk me that Jamie has so many admirers and well-wishers. Everyone’s always clamoring to know: What is Jamie going to do next? How is Jamie feeling? Where has Jamie been? I know that I’m boring by comparison (Lord knows, I’m not the one having adventures!), but still, I’m standing right here, and I’m doing fine, if anyone is interested. I know they’re not, and I’m okay with that. The truth is I also want to know what Jamie’s been up to. She can be so secretive, especially when she knows that I’m desperate to know what she’s planning. And, when she finally decides to talk to me, it will surely be at the most inconvenient time, like while I’m grocery shopping, or at three o’clock in the morning. She doesn’t realize that I hang on her every word, that I rush to write it all down, sometimes texting it back to myself as I wait in line to pick up a burrito for dinner.  

Well, I have secrets, too. For example, Jamie has no idea that I have a little crush on her boyfriend, Kip–even though he’s twenty years younger than I am–and I’d like to keep that between us, if you don’t mind.  

I think what bothers me the most is how quickly everyone flocked to her. After all, Jamie’s only been around for a couple of years and I’ve lived here all my life. And even though we’re both family law attorneys and mediators, I’m quite certain that I’m the better lawyer. But no one cares about that. They just want to know if Jamie will ever get to see her dad, or if Kip will come back from Australia, or if Jamie and Grace’s friendship can survive the crisis coming up in Book 4, “Engaged in Danger”. All I can say is–you’ll have to ask Jamie Quinn, yourself, because she hasn’t told me a thing. I have a funny feeling I’ll be seeing her soon, though, probably around three in the morning. Maybe I should put a pot of coffee on, just in case. Don’t worry; I know exactly how she takes it–with lots of milk and three sugars, same as me. Like I said, we’re practically the same person.

This blog post originally appeared on the wonderful blog, www.latteda.com. Stop by for a great cup of coffee or tea!

 

 

 

Dab of Darkness

Check out my guest post in the beautiful blog, "Dab of Darkness":

http://dabofdarkness.com/2014/10/30/guest-post-catching-the-muse-by-barbara-venkataraman/

Also, there's a great review of my Jamie Quinn mystery, "The Case of the Killer Divorce".

Thanks, Susan!

Free book promotion through September 30th!

Hurry, hurry, my second Jamie Quinn Mystery, "The Case of the Killer Divorce", is free on Amazon Kindle, but only until September 30th. Check it out!

8,300 downloads of "The Case of the Killer Divorce"-Just wow!

When I ran a five day free promotion of "The Case of the Killer Divorce" on Amazon, I never expected such a huge response! Not only was the book downloaded 8,300 times from all over the world, but the reviews were very positive and the book was featured on numerous blogs.  And now, after it's over, people have been buying both Jamie Quinn books, which, to me, is the highest compliment. I want to thank everyone for all the feedback and support, you guys are the best! :-)