Hey y'all,

I promised myself I wasn't going to share any more sad news in my newsletter. There's been a good bit of it over the past three - four years, and I'm mindful that you have troubles of your own and no need to hear about mine. And yet, because I've shared things in the past, I feel it's only right to let you know about major developments.

Late last week, Dad entered hospice. He passed from this life into the next early Monday morning. We are forever grateful for the folks who kept him comfortable, and for everyone who participated in his care throughout his illness. Of course we are devastated by our loss, but we're also comforted that he and Mom are together again. And I am equally thankful for the words of kindness and support that many of you have offered up during this difficult time. Y'all mean so much more to me than I can ever properly express. 

Naturally all of this this has been a significant interruption in my writing schedule, but my editor and I are moving forward with TROUBLE'S TURN TO LOSE in the weeks to come and I still expect to launch the book this summer. In fact, I plan to have a firm launch date to announce very soon. So please stay tuned for that!

In happier book news, there's a brand new Liz Talbot Mysteries bundle available in my bookstore for anyone who might be new to the Liz Talbot Mysteries Series! You can now read Lowcountry Boil, Lowcountry Bombshell, Lowcountry Boneyard, Postcards from Stella Maris, and as a bonus, Big Trouble on Sullivan's Island all in The Liz Talbot Mystery Series: Volume One. Right now this bundle is available in ebook format. I'm also working on a print version of this bundle which will be available soon. And if you missed last month's announcements, then I'm pleased to let you know that the second edition of Lowcountry Boneyard is now live everywhere in all formats, including audio!  Look for the second edition of Lowcountry Bordello in early November.

Next week in The Lowcountry Book Club,  Susan Zurenda and I will chat with Mary Alice Monroe about the May Book of the Month, her brand new release, Where the Rivers Merge. Most months we post our discussion videos on Thursday mornings, but this month we'll be sharing the chat on Friday morning instead. Mary Alice is on quite the book tour, and she was kind enough to make time to chat with us. Please be on the lookout for the video on Friday, May 30th, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern instead of Thursday, May 29th.

Finally, fellow foodies, I hope you enjoy this month's recipe! This is actually my spin on my mother's salmon patty recipe. This is comfort food in our family. My sister and brother and I all loved my mother's salmon patties, and my brother and I have each developed our own versions. (My sister avoids cooking when possible, but she's actually pretty good at it.) We really enjoy this one at our house, and hope that you do too. I typically serve them with rice, lima beans and corn, and roasted sweet potatoes. If you try it out for yourself,  be sure to let me know what you think. 

Get ready for Southern charm, sassy sleuthing, and supernatural surprises in The Liz Talbot Mystery Series Bundle (Volume One).

This thrilling bundle brings together the first three full-length novels of The Liz Talbot Mystery Series, a captivating collection of short stories, and the first full-length volume of the Carolina Tales Series, giving you plenty of time to relax on the sun-drenched shores and uncover the shadowy secrets of the lush South Carolina Lowcountry.

If you love your mysteries served with a generous helping of Southern sass, this collection is your perfect escape. Meet Liz Talbot and Hadley Cooper today!
 

The latest news from The Lowcountry Book Club!

Laura S. McMahan and Pat Dupuy were April's Door Prize Winners in The Lowcountry Book!

Door prize winners receive their choice of any one of The Lowcountry Book Club's 2025 Books of the Month! 

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• commenting on someone else's post or the author interview post (if one is scheduled) during the month.

The door prize drawing will take place on the last day of the month. Prizes must be claimed within one week.

Mamma's Salmon Patties

June Hancock is April's Newsletter Giveaway winner!

As always, thank you all for reading my newsletters, hanging out with me on social media, reading and sharing my books, and tagging me in all your lovely photos and reviews! I hope you know how much joy you all bring to my life.

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