Hey y'all,

Just a quick hello from the writing sanctuary, otherwise known as my office, or the Worldwide Headquarters of Stella Maris Books! I'm hard at work getting  TROUBLE'S TURN TO LOSE ready to go out into the world. Because of everything that's happened in my world over the past year, and because I did have to postpone the release of this book, I won't announce a release date until everything is fully buttoned up. But I will say...for sure...it's coming soon! (It will be released this summer, I promise! Please stay tuned.) 

If you missed last month's announcement, there is a brand new Liz Talbot Mysteries bundle available in my bookstore for ebook and audiobook readers 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. I'm also working on a print version of this bundle, which will be available soon. If you need a print version for your next beach trip, don't forget the second edition of Lowcountry Boneyard is available. Look for the second edition of Lowcountry Bordello in early November.

Next Thursday, June 26, in The Lowcountry Book Club,  Susan Zurenda and I will chat with Kristy Woodson Harvey about the June Book of the Month, her brand new release, Beach House Rules. We are beyond excited to chat with Kristy about her newest book and hope you are able to join us. 

Finally, fellow foodies, I am so sorry to not have a recipe for you this month! I am so focused on the new book, I haven't had a chance to select one and kitchen test it. Y'all are thinking about vacation right now anyway, right? I promise there will be a recipe next month!

The latest news from The Lowcountry Book Club!

Floy Willis and Mary Jo Thomas were May'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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3. Join in the discussion by:

• posting your review, or informal thoughts, or questions for the author (if there's an interview scheduled) in the group during the month - OR -

• 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.

You may notice a change in my TBR stack this month. I purged a few of the darker reads to save for a later date. I love those authors, but I just can't read those at the moment. 🫶

Kathleen Grywalski is May'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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