Countdown to DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE, A Cherry Tucker Mystery #4

I'm so thrilled to start the countdown to Cherry Tucker's fourth mystery, Death in Perspective! 

Death in Perspective releases June 24th, but look for the cover reveal on Dru's Book Musings with a giveaway on March 10th at Death in Perspective Cover Reveal.

In book four, the curtain rises on Cherry Tucker’s debut as set designer at the posh Peerless Day Academy. Cherry’s been hired for an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, but the drama director’s hoping Cherry can also turn the spotlight on a malicious social media bully who’s sending poisonous texts to the faculty. When the principal’s secretary commits suicide, Cherry suspects foul play. Offstage, Cherry’s searching for her missing brother whose vendetta might doom Cherry and Deputy Luke Harper as star-crossed lovers. Between family secrets and a bully’s murderous encore, Cherry fears she may be forced to take a final bow.

Stay tuned for more contests with chances to win Cherry Tucker swag and advanced reader copies during my Countdown to Death! 

Right now those on my newsletter list are entered to win an ARC. Get on the list by June 20th and you'll be entered to win, too. 

Sign up at my website:  http://larissareinhart.com/ or on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RisWrites.

Maybe I should rethink titling a contest called Countdown to Death. What do you think? ;)

DIYing Heroine Fashion

The heroine of the Cherry Tucker Mystery series is an artist. Actually a classically trained portraitist, from a small, Southern country town called Halo. Her tough, redneck roots and creative ingenuity help her solve crimes, attract the wrong sort of men, and outfit herself in themed outfits. As an artist, she’s always broke, but with her penchant for interesting dress, Cherry uses her DIY craft skills to match her wardrobe to her personality.



In Hijack in Abstract, her third mystery, Cherry wears a variety of DIY clothing. I thought I’d share the outfits, but show how a real DIYer could use Cherry’s crazy ideas to make their own unique embellishments.

Read more here: Amberkatze's Book Blog: Author Guest & Giveaway : Larissa Reinhart

Nancy Jardine features: It's Hijack in Abstract

On Nancy Jardine's blog, I share travel tips to Cherry Tucker's Georgia. Come join us for some fun spots in Atlanta!



Read more here:

Nancy Jardine features...: It's Hijack in Abstract: Happy Monday Moments to you!  Today, Larissa Reinhart has brought along some information about her novel 'Hijack in Abstract' an...

Why Small Town, Georgia?

Choosing Small Towns For a Setting



When I began writing my first Cherry Tucker mystery, PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY, I was living in Japan. My family and I enjoy living overseas, and we loved Nagoya, Japan. However, while living in Japan I didn’t feel pulled to write a story that took place in the city and country we habitually explored. I felt compelled to write about our other home in Georgia. Specifically, small town Georgia (as I’m a small town girl). That’s how my brain works. It never makes things easy for me.

Read more here: 3 Partners in Shopping; Nana, Mommy, &; Sissy too!: Hijack in Abstract by Larissa Buy the Book Tour an...

Stubborn Heroines - Hijack in Abstract by Larissa Reinhart

Stubborn as a Virtue.

My mother always complained about my bullheadedness. I’m horribly stubborn. Slice off my nose to spite my face stubborn. Make my jaw ache from gritting my teeth stubborn. It’s a major character flaw in what could be a sunny personality. It drives my husband batty. It ticks off my sister. It prevents me from seeing all sides to an argument.

So why do we like our heroines to be stubborn? We also like them to be smart, enterprising, courageous, and hopefully, beautiful (without them knowing it, of course). But stubborn? That ain’t no virtue. Ask my mother. It’s not pretty to see a girl with a steely set to her jaw and daggers in her eyes.

Read more here: Giveaway: $25 GC - Stubborn Heroines - Hijack in Abstract by Larissa Reinhart

Happy Book Birthday HEARTACHE MOTEL!

HEARTACHE MOTEL brings three amateur sleuths -- Rose Strickland, Cherry Tucker, and Nichelle Clarke -- to Graceland at Christmas with three separate capers at the skeeziest dive motel east of the Mississippi.

"If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries, you’ll want to read Heartache Motel. Fans of Austin, Reinhart, and Walker won't be disappointed and this is a great way to dip your toes if you’re interested in reading a new author or genre. Just keep in mind, I'm not responsible if you find yourself swiveling your hips and attempting to impersonate Elvis afterwards." -- Literary Etc.

Actual cake by UK's Biscuiteers from their Bespoke collection

Elvis has left the building, but he's forever memorialized at the Heartache Motel. Filled with drag queens, Rock-a-Hula cocktails, and a vibrating velveteen bed, these three novellas tell the tales of three amateur sleuths who spend their holidays at the King's beloved home.

DINERS KEEPERS, LOSERS WEEPERS by Terri L. Austin
A Rose Strickland Mystery Novella (follows Diner Impossible)

When Rose and the gang head to Graceland right before Christmas, they get all shook up: the motel is a seedy dump and an Elvis impersonator turns up dead. Rose discovers missing jewels tie into the death and her suspicious mind flips into overdrive, questioning her fellow guests, the staff, and even a cute impersonator who keeps popping up. Will Rose be able to find the murderer and get home by Christmas day? It's now or never.

QUICK SKETCH by Larissa Reinhart
A Cherry Tucker Mystery Novella (prequel to Portrait of a Dead Guy)

Sassy Southern artist Cherry Tucker and her poker-loving boyfriend, Todd, pop into Memphis to help Todd's cousin who's been hustled out of his savings, right before Christmas. Staying at the shady Heartache Motel, Cherry can't tell a shill from a mark and fears everyone is playing them for chumps. Cherry and Todd quickly find themselves in a dangerous sting that could send them to the slammer or mark them as pigeons from cons looking for an even bigger score.

DATELINE MEMPHIS by LynDee Walker
A Headlines in Heels Mystery Novella (follows Buried Leads)

Crime reporter Nichelle Clarke thinks she's going home for Christmas. But a quick stop at Graceland proves news breaks in the strangest places. When the King's home gets locked down with Nichelle inside, she chases this headline into the national spotlight, and the thief's crosshairs. Christmas dreams of blue suede Manolos fade, and all Nichelle wants from Santa is to land the story before the thief cuts off her news feed for good.

Found in paperback in Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and available through local retailers.
Found in e-book in Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and iBooks.

HEARTACHE MOTEL blog tour with Book #Giveaways!

Follow the Great Escapes HEARTACHE MOTEL Blog Tour with chances to win e-book copies of books by Terri L. Austin, Larissa Reinhart, and LynDee Walker!

10-Dec			A Chick Who Reads	http://achickwhoreads.blogspot.com
11-Dec			Socrates' Book Review Blog	http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/
12-Dec			Christy's Cozy Corners	http://www.christyscozycorners.com/
13-Dec			Musings and Ramblings	http://judy-ree.blogspot.com
14-Dec			Books-n-Kisses	http://www.books-n-kisses.com
16-Dec			Melina's Book Blog	http : //www.melinathereader.com
17-Dec			fuonlyknew	http://fuonlyknew.com
18-Dec			StoreyBook Reviews	www.storeybookreviews.com
20-Dec			My Recent Favorite books	http://readingnks.blogspot.com/
21-Dec			rantin' ravin' and reading	http://kateeileenshannon.com/
22-Dec			Jane Reads	http://janereads2.blogspot.com/
23-Dec			Queen of All She Reads	http://queenofallshereads.blogspot.com/

HEARTACHE MOTEL released December 10th!
Elvis has left the building, but he’s forever memorialized at the Heartache Motel. Filled with drag queens, Rock-a-Hula cocktails, and a vibrating
velveteen bed, these three novellas tell the tales of three amateur sleuths who spend their holidays at the King’s beloved home.

DINERS KEEPERS, LOSERS WEEPERS by Terri L. Austin
A Rose Strickland Mystery Novella (follows DINER IMPOSSIBLE)
When Rose and the gang head to Graceland right before Christmas, they get all shook up: the motel is a seedy dump and an Elvis impersonator turns up dead. Rose discovers missing jewels tie into the death and her suspicious mind flips into overdrive, questioning her fellow guests, the staff, and even a cute impersonator who keeps popping up. Will Rose be able to find the murderer and get home by Christmas day? It’s now or never.

QUICK SKETCH by Larissa Reinhart
A Cherry Tucker Mystery Novella (prequel to PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY)
Sassy Southern artist Cherry Tucker and her poker-loving boyfriend, Todd, pop into Memphis to help Todd’s cousin who’s been hustled out of his savings, right before Christmas. Staying at the shady Heartache Motel, Cherry can’t tell a shill from a mark and fears everyone is playing them for chumps. Cherry and Todd quickly find themselves in a dangerous sting that could send them to the slammer or mark them as pigeons from cons looking for an even bigger score.

DATELINE MEMPHIS by LynDee Walker
A Headlines in High Heels Mystery Novella (follows BURIED LEADS)
Crime reporter Nichelle Clarke thinks she’s going home for Christmas. But a quick stop at Graceland proves news breaks in the strangest places. When the King’s home gets locked down with Nichelle inside, she chases this headline into the national spotlight—and the thief’s crosshairs. Christmas dreams of blue suede Manolos fade, and all Nichelle wants from Santa is to land the story before the thief cuts off her news feed for good.

I hope you enter the giveaway for a multiple book treat from all three authors!