Check Out My Fun Interview on YouTube. 😃

Check out my fun interview on YouTube. 😃  

I was the guest today on "Book Chat with Victoria Young Bennison". We discussed flash fiction and cozy mysteries and whether a didgeridoo is a lethal weapon, lol!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOq_xVUOo4g

Death by Didgeridoo on Promo! :-D

Looking for a good book but don't want to spend a lot? Then, you're in luck because my first Jamie Quinn Cozy Mystery, Death By Didgeridoo, usually, $2.99, is on sale for 99 cents from 9/27-10/1.

Don't miss out, pick yours up!  :-D

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GVJ4WOY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

Great Escapes Book Tour! :-D

My newest Jamie Quinn Mystery, Malice in Miami, is featured in a Great Escapes Book Tour. :-D There's also a giveaway!

Check out today's posts:  

https://imallaboutbooks.com/2021/09/01/book-tour-featuring-malice-in-miami-by-barbara-venkataraman-dollycas-giveaway/

https://novelsalive.com/2021/09/01/guest-blog-in-a-flash-by-barbara-venkataraman-plus-giveaway/?unapproved=4026&moderation-hash=11f6c2de057c1ab95054b721b2ef5a5a#comment-4026

 

Summer Madness and a Free Book. :-D

Everyone is looking for that perfect summer read, am I right?Well, look no further because all six Jamie Quinn Mysteries are now available in one book. And it's free on Kindle from 5/7-5/11. Woo hoo! Grab one for yourself and then tell your friends. Happy reading! :-D

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0949QQ7LQ/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1TPF144RX9Z1FQ68JHS0

Audiofile Magazine Hearts Jamie Quinn! :-)

Jamie Quinn has an admirer, and it's not Kip this time--it's Audiofile Magazine, hooray! My new narrator Fay Annette did such a lovely job reading my 4^th Jamie Quinn mystery, "Engaged in Danger", that it's no wonder they loved it. If you would like a chance to love it too, I still have some free download codes to give away. Just message me and it's yours. In the meantime, check out this great review and, while you're at it, read all the reviews in this excellent online magazine. J

https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/138287/engaged-in-danger-by-barbara-venkataraman/ 

New Jamie Quinn audio-book and a fun cat blog! :-)

The holidays are upon us and my to-do list keeps growing--just like my waistline! Gulp! Is it a coincidence that holiday and hectic both start with "H"? Just like harried and hey, what's the deal with all this traffic? But happy also starts with H and I'm happy to spend time with family and friends, and happy to have all of you. 

I'm also happy to tell you that my 4^th Jamie Quinn Cozy Mystery, "Engaged in Danger" is finally available as an audio-book, hooray! The wonderful voice of talented Fay Annette gives life to each and every character. If anyone would like a download code, I have some to give away. Just message me. J

Finally, I'm happy to share with you a fun blog called "Cuddlywumps Cat Chronicles--Cats in History, Mystery & Culture".  Our own Mr. Paws, a/k/a Mr. Pain in the Ass earned us a review of the Jamie Quinn box set in this fun blog. A must-read for cat lovers!  Check it out here: https://cuddlywumps.blogspot.com/2017/12/book-review-jamie-quinn-mystery.html.  

And next year will see the release of Jamie Quinn Cozy Mystery #6, "Villainy at Vizcaya". I'll be sure to keep you posted on that. Happy Holidays to all!

My Fifteen Minutes of Fame :-)

If you've always been curious about how Jamie Quinn popped into my head, check out my fun author interview at Indie Publishing Group, thanks, Ben!

http://www.indiepublishinggroup.com/author-interview-barbara-venkataraman/

For even more excitement, check out the new review of "Jeopardy in July" in the lovely "In D'Tale Magazine". Thanks, TJ!

http://magazine.indtale.com/magazine/2017/july-august/#?page=122

Writing and Narrating Humor--How to Leave Them Laughing :-)

Here's another guest post for Mystery Thriller Week at the wonderful--dare I say miraculous--blog: "The Miracle of Books". (Thanks, Sophia!) 

This post is an interview in which my audiobook narrator, Carrie Lee Martz, and I talk about how to write and narrate humor. 

Funny story, Carrie narrated seven of my books before we ever met. Since she lives in Pittsburgh and I live in Fort Lauderdale, we never thought we would get the chance but we promised each other that one day we would get together and have a glass of wine. A couple of months ago, it finally happened! I am delighted to say that Carrie is just as fun in person as she was on the phone. In fact, we were so busy toasting each other, we might've had more than one glass of wine...

http://themiracleofbooks.blogspot.com/

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

  

My book is a finalist, woo hoo!!

I am very pleased to announce that my Jamie Quinn Mystery, "Engaged in Danger" has been chosen as a finalist in the Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Novel Writing Contest! SO excited!

http://www.chantireviews.com/2016/08/18/the-mms-chanticleers-mystery-mayhem-novel-contest-official-finalist-list-for-2016/

Engaged in Danger--fabulous review! :-)

Check out this fabulous new review of "Engaged in Danger", the 4th in my Jamie Quinn cozy mystery series. Thanks, Tam!

https://mystereity.wordpress.com/

A wonderful review for Jamie Quinn & a giveaway!

Thanks to Ramona at "Create with Joy" for a wonderful review, spotlight and giveaway!

http://www.create-with-joy.com/2016/07/jamie-quinn-mystery-collection-books-1-3-audible-book-review-giveaway.html

Check out my guest post & giveaway! :-)

Check out my guest post and enter the giveaway for my Jamie Quinn collection on the wonderful blog "My Reading Corner"! Thanks, Karen. :-)

http://www.myreadingcorner.co.uk/2016/07/jamie-quinn-mystery-collection-books-1-3-barbara-venkataraman.html

Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection Giveaway :-)

Win a paperback copy of my Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection, 3 cozy mysteries in one book! 

Check out the latest review: "What a great series. I am so glad I decided to save this for a weekend. I would have hated to have to put it down until I had finished every last word. The story line is filed with drama, intrigue, and comedy. Can't wait to read book 4!"

Here are the links to enter the two giveaways. Good luck :-)

https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/61655a739137f6bf  

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/182293-jamie-quinn-mystery-collection-box-set-books-1-3

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.

It could only happen in Florida...

People ask me how I come up with ideas for my books. The answer? I live in Florida! Check out the latest crazy story involving assault with a deadly weapon/dangerous animal at a fast food window.

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/florida-man-arrested-for-reportedly-tossing-gator-into-wendys/67797998

I will be on the air Feb 1st-woo hoo!

I wanted to share with you that I was interviewed for a great website called “The Author’s Show” and my interview will be available to listen to for 24 hours starting at midnight on January 31 through midnight on February 1st.

I haven’t heard it yet and I may (probably) will sound like a total dork, but I am excited about it nonetheless. If you care to tune in, the website is:  http://www.wnbnetworkwest.com/WnbAuthorsShow.html

You just click on the linked book title next to my name to listen to the interview .

Jamie Quinn Collection on Free Promo thru Dec. 7th!

Happy Holidays! My Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection of the first three mysteries is on free promo today thru Dec. 7th. :-D Check it out here and tell all your friends:

http://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Quinn-Mystery-Collection-Books-ebook/dp/B00NB78KDS/ref=la_B007B20LOK_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449166879&sr=1-10

Audio book giveaway!

Three mysteries in one audio book, who hoo! My award-winning Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection, Books 1-3, was just released yesterday and I'm so excited that I want to give some away! Send me a message in the comment section and I'll send you a download code, while supplies last!

If you could leave a review when you're done, it would be much appreciated!

http://www.audible.com/pd/Mysteries-Thrillers/Jamie-Quinn-Mystery-Collection-Box-Set-Books-1-3-Audiobook/B00XWV2FS4/ref=a_search_c4_1_7_srTtl?qid=1432220230&sr=1-7

Virtual book tour coming soon! :-)

I'm very excited about my virtual book tour that runs July 13-26 through Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours! The tour features five interviews with yours truly, four guest posts (I'm still busy writing them!), four book reviews and two spotlights! Whew! The book on tour is "The Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3".

The tour has introduced me to new blogs and bloggers, as well as introduced Jamie Quinn to them. It's going to be fun! Check it out at the link below and I will keep you posted. :-)

Special thanks to Lori, my kind hostess at the wonderful blog: "Escape with Dollycas Into a Good Book".

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