New book is out! Review copies available :-)

My new book of short stories is finally out! Duck for Cover & Other Tales: A Collection of Short Stories is a fun one and I have review copies I'd love to give out. :-D Message me if you'd like a .mobi, PDF, or ePub for review. Thanks!

Here's the blurb:

Fourteen short stories with a twist, Duck for Cover & Other Tales is filled with surprises.

The Yes Man is about a woman who looks after her elderly father with dementia, only to discover he still has life lessons to teach her. Living My Best Life tells the story of an aging rock star who finds his legacy lives on in a way he hadn't imagined. Thicker Than Blood is about the dilemmas caused by modern technology when a trio of siblings is asked to make the hardest decision of their lives. The Devil's Workshop is the story of a young man being scared straight from a life of delinquency by a clever probation officer and an ex-con.

Topical, relatable and just plain fun, these and many other stories in this collection deal with friendship, kinship and the complexities of the modern world, and are sure to leave you with a smile.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9WWTL8N/ref=sr_1_18?crid=HSXKI02HKRS0&keywords=barbara+venkataraman&qid=1660739532&sprefix=barbara+ven%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-18 

 

 

Quirky Essays on free promo :-)

Are you having a bad day? Then my award-winning (!) humorous book "Quirky Essays for Quirky People" is just what the doctor ordered--and it's on free promo from 8/4-8/8! Check it out here:

Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Quirky-Essays-People-Complete-Collection-ebook/dp/B00KC7BNNY/ref=sr_1_13?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1501872885&sr=1-13&keywords=barbara+Venkataraman

Blurb:

For the first time, all in one place, the award-winning books, "A Trip to the Hardware Store & Other Calamities," and "I'm Not Talking About You, Of Course," PLUS seven bonus essays. What a collection! If this doesn't make you smile, then you're not even trying.

"A Trip to the Hardware Store"
These humorous essays explore such quirky topics as: disastrous home repairs, ("A Trip to the Hardware Store"), an unfortunate dinner party ("Dinner is Served"), the truth about lazy people ("Lazy Bones"), the weird life of a debt collector ("Your Account is Past Due") and obsessions with gadgets ("Gadget Girl"). Other essays examine how surreal the aging process is ("Where Did the Time Go?"), why you shouldn't judge a person by their job ("Beyond Belief"), and how to complicate simple transactions ("High Finance"). 

"I'm Not Talking About You, Of Course"
A collection of humorous insights into important topics ranging from annoying pet people ("I'm Not Talking About You, Of Course"), to analyzing your inner child ("Irrational Fears"), to living like the Amish in the aftermath of a hurricane ("A Jolt of Electricity"). Other essays examine just how much damage can be caused by a sneeze ("It All Started with a Loud Sneeze"), why it is so complicated to buy a tube of toothpaste ("Ask Me No Questions"), how a parent's obsessive hobbies can become an inescapable vortex ("Crazy Hobbies"), and why spending the night in a sleep clinic is like being abducted by probing aliens ("Nightmare at the Sleep Clinic").

If you don't see yourself in each of these entertaining essays, then I'm not talking about you, of course.

Great review for Jamie Quinn! :-)

Check out this great review of my Jamie Quinn Cozy Mystery Box Set (Books 1-3) at "Turning Another Page", a wonderful blog for book marketing services and reviews. Thanks, Lauren!

https://turninganotherpage.com/book-review-jamie-quinn-mystery-collection-by-barbara-venkataraman/

Speaking of Jamie Quinn, the Box Set is free on Kindle through July 27^th, so get yours before it ends. J

Also, "Engaged in Danger" is in the process of being recorded by a fantastic voiceover actress, Fay Annette. Once you hear her voice, you'll be hooked!  https://www.favoiceworks.com/  

Free Promo starting 6/23! :-)

My fourth Jamie Quinn cozy mystery, "Engaged in Danger", is free today through 6/27, so grab yourself a copy and tell all your friends!

Here's the blurb:

Finally, life is good for reluctant family law attorney, Jamie Quinn--her father may get his visa soon, her boyfriend is the bomb, and her law practice is growing like crazy--but when she agrees to take on a high-profile divorce case, everything falls apart. What looked like an opportunity to work with her friend Grace and make some serious bucks has turned into a deadly game, one that could destroy their friendship and tear their town apart. Why couldn't Jamie just leave well enough alone?

Here's the link: 

https://www.amazon.com/Engaged-Danger-Jamie-Quinn-Mystery-ebook/dp/B0159LGVHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498222154&sr=8-1&keywords=engaged+in+danger

In other exciting news, "Engaged in Danger" is now available in paperback for only $10.00. Such a deal!

April 1st is Final Day of Free Promo! :-)

Today, April 1st, is the final day of my free promo for my new book, "Jeopardy in July" the 5th in my Jamie Quinn cozy mystery series. Hurry, hurry! :-D

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWJK9TP/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491050562&sr=8-1&keywords=jeopardy+in+july

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

"Teatime with Mrs. Grammar Person" is free on Kindle through 1/1/17!

Care for a spot of tea with your grammar? Download my humorous grammar book, "Teatime with Mrs. Grammar Person", free on Kindle through January 1st. :-)

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/Teatime-Grammar-Person-Barbara-Venkataraman-ebook/dp/B00RUQY6B6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1482930686&sr=8-4&keywords=barbara+venkataraman

"Engaged in Danger" free on Kindle thru 12/10! :-)

Hey everyone!

My 4th Jamie Quinn Cozy Mystery, "Engaged in Danger", is free on Kindle right now through 12/10, so why don't you check it out? It's free! Lol

Blurb:

Finally, life is good for reluctant family law attorney, Jamie Quinn--her father may get his visa soon, her boyfriend is the bomb, and her law practice is growing like crazy--but when she agrees to take on a high-profile divorce case, everything falls apart. What looked like an opportunity to work with her friend Grace and make some serious bucks has turned into a deadly game, one that could destroy their friendship and tear their town apart. Why couldn't Jamie just leave well enough alone?

Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Engaged-Danger-Jamie-Quinn-Mystery-ebook/dp/B0159LGVHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481040569&sr=8-1&keywords=engaged+in+danger

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

Engaged in Danger (Jamie Quinn Mystery #4) is free 10/20-10/24 :-)

"Engaged in Danger (Jamie Quinn Cozy Mystery #4)" is free on Amazon Kindle 10/20-10/24 :-) 

Check it out here:

https://www.amazon.com/Engaged-Danger-Jamie-Quinn-Mystery-ebook/dp/B0159LGVHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476975202&sr=8-1&keywords=barbara+venkataraman

Here is the link on Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26401450-engaged-in-danger

Blurb:

Finally, life is good for reluctant family law attorney, Jamie Quinn--her father may get his visa soon, her boyfriend is the bomb, and her law practice is growing like crazy--but when she agrees to take on a high-profile divorce case, everything falls apart. What looked like an opportunity to work with her friend Grace and make some serious bucks has turned into a deadly game, one that could destroy their friendship and tear their town apart. Why couldn't Jamie just leave well enough alone?

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 

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.