Hey First name / y'all, It’s officially the season of front porch swings, lightning bugs, and lemonade down here—and the kind of heat where getting yourself from the car to the front door counts as the day’s exercise. I hope wherever you are, you’ve found yourself a shady spot and a good book. And if you’re still hunting for that last part, well, do allow me to help with that… |
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If you haven’t yet spent a few hours with Hadley Cooper in Trouble’s Turn to Lose, here’s a quick and easy fix: just click right here and grab your copy. It’s the most fun I’ve had writing in a long while, and—just between us—it’s the perfect way to get yourself ready for what’s coming this fall. (Hold that thought.) Hard Candy Christmas, the very first Talbot & Andrews Investigation, arrives October 27. Which means (y’all!) Liz and Nate are officially back. |
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Now, I have to tell y’all about this cover, because I had no business whatsoever having as much fun with it as I did. There’s a whole little menagerie tucked in there, and every last one of them has a place in the story. You’ll remember the dogs, of course—that’s Rhett and Chumley. But the chickens? I don’t believe we’ve ever named them, which feels like an oversight, so I’m officially taking suggestions. Did you spot the donkey? Any guesses what his name might be? I hope your imagination is already running positively wild over the kind of chaos Frank Talbot and that donkey are bound to cause. Pop over to the Lowcountry Book Club Facebook Group and guess his name and christen a chicken or two. Or just hit reply and tell me. (And no, I will not be confirming or denying a single donkey detail. You’ll have to read it for that. ;)) If you’d like to reserve your copy while you’re thinking about it, the preorder link is right here. And as always, a signed, personalized copy makes a lovely treat for yourself or a gift for a fellow reader. They’re available in my store. |
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Speaking of beautiful covers—have you seen the new one for Lowcountry Book Club (Liz Talbot #5)? The Second Edition releases July 6, which will be here before we know it. Whether you missed this one the first time around or you'd just love a copy with the fresh cover, that's the day to grab yours. |
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Could I ask a small favor of you? Email's gotten so tricky lately—inboxes are stuffed to the brim, and the spam is completely out of control. It seems to always be elbowing in front of the things we actually want to see. To make sure my newsletters keep landing where you'll see them, please add me to your contacts. I don't know about all the providers, but in Gmail, just click the little + beside my address, and you're all set. |
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One more thing: over the next couple of months, you'll notice a small refresh to how these newsletters look. A new series felt like the right time, so we're making the changes gradually. Alright, y’all—I’ve got book club news, a summer recipe, and a giveaway for you below. Let’s get into it. |
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The latest news from The Lowcountry Book Club! |
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Tara Keegan and Dee Clark. May's Door Prize Winners |
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How does one enter this fabulous contest, you ask? 1. Be a member of the Lowcountry Book Club on Facebook. 2. Be a subscriber to my newsletter. (If you're reading this, you're all set!) 3. Join the discussion by posting your review, thoughts, or questions in the group during the month OR comment on someone else's post or the author interview post during the month. The door prize drawing takes place on the last day of each month. Prizes must be claimed within one week. |
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Carolyn Talbot’s Lady Pea Salad |
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"We all stuffed ourselves silly. I enjoyed every bite of my chicken and my ham and went back for seconds on the tomato pie and lady pea salad." Hadley in Trouble's Turn to Lose. |
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Elizabeth Huot is May's Newsletter Giveaway winner! |
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That's all for this month. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being on this journey with me. Until next month—and in the meantime, you can always find me in the Lowcountry Book Club or reach me through my website! |
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