Hello, and thank you for
having me back.
Give Away Alert!!!
I will be awarding two people who comment a PDF or paperback of
their choice. The choices are: Murder Most Foul-a detective/mystery, Loves,
Myths, and Monsters-a fantasy anthology, Wicked Intentions-a paranormal
anthology, Flagitious- a crime/mystery anthology, The Crime of the Century-a biography
true crime, Twisted Love:12 cases of love gone bad-a biography true crime
anthology, and Poems About Life, Love, and Everything in Between.
Blurbs for “Flagitious” a
four crime/mystery anthology
“Too Solve His Mother’s
Murder”
After his Air Force career
was interrupted by his mother’s untimely murder, Steven Moore, returned home.
Met with a cold reception of lies, secrets, and threats, he is determined too
find Wanda’s killer, even at the cost of his own life. Was Wanda a victim of the legendary Hatchet
Man? Was this loving and devoted mother killed because of her shady past, or
for her inheritance? Between finding the
truth and falling in love, Steven stops at nothing, too solve his mother’s
murder.
“The Other Couple’s Child”
Charlotte had it all. A
loving and devoted husband. Supportive family and friends, and a house full of
beautiful children. Everything was perfect for this Super Mom, until a medical
procedure turns her life upside down, and spirals into a child abduction case.
Time is running out. Will police arrive in time to save Charlotte and the other
couple’s child?
“3381 Market Street”
Katherine Sims, a young widow
working for a brokerage firm in a small southeastern town, is tired of the
excuses concerning Charlie’s absence. She knows something terrible must have
happened to her favorite nephew with the sad blue-eyes. After exposing the
killer, Katherine’s life is turned upside down and she finds herself fighting
for her life. Filled with maniacal suspects, a Satanic Cult, and danger around
each corner, this story depicts one woman’s courage too avenge a child’s
murder, while finding unexpected love.
“The Tarot Card Murders”
New Detective, and ex-navel
man, twenty-six-year-old Nick Difozzio, returns to his small county determined
too abolish crime. Not until death knocked on his door, did he know the face of
evil. Will the decorated veteran destroy the Lycanthropes, or will he succumb
to their murderess desires and become one of them? He took an oath too protect,
honor, and uphold the law, but can he defy the lust, riches, and power offered,
or are the ‘dark forces’ stronger than his will?
Excerpt from “3381 Market
Street”: Leaning back against the side of the pool, Katherine stretched her
long legs before closing her eyes. Suddenly, someone shoved her beneath the
surface and held her there by her hair. Unable to breath, she scratched
frantically at her foe’s arm until her attacker released her. Popping up from
her watery grave, she gasped for air, her eyes stinging from the chlorine.
Temporarily blind, an alert staff member pulled her from the pool. Choking, and
spitting water, she said, “Someone tried to drown me.”
Looking about, the employee
said, “Miss, there’s no one else here.”
“What about the mother and
daughter I talked to?”
“What mother and daughter?
The only other women here are with a group of senior citizens. They meet here
every week for water exercises. It helps their arthritis.”
“Where’s Officer Schumacher?
I’m leaving now,” she said, stomping to her room.
Once inside her suite, she
telephone Greg, but got his answering machine instead. Believing Jessie was
behind the attack, she grabbed her suitcase and frantically packed. That was
not to be. Elaine Moser tackled her from behind out of the closet, and began to
strangle her. Unable to release Elaine’s grip, Katherine ripped a button from
her swimsuit. Using it as a weapon, she sliced Elaine’s face with one hand, and
followed with a hard-fisted, round-house punch with the other.
Frantic and breathing
heavily, Katherine ran to the door, but found it double bolted. Suddenly, a
knife flew at her and stuck in the door, narrowly missing her head. She turned
on her heel and ran onto the balcony, screaming for help. Yanking the knife out
of the door, Elaine charged at her a second time. Katherine leaped aside and
Elaine plummeted over the railing, falling three stories.
Author Bio:
JoAnne has been a long-time
resident of southeastern Ohio, and worked in the blue-collar industry most of
her life. Besides having seven novels under her belt, JoAnne canvas paints.
When not busy with hobbies or working outside the home, JoAnne spends time with
relatives, her dog Jasmine, and volunteers her time within the community.
JoAnne is a member of the
International Women’s Writing Guild, Savvy Authors, Coffee Time Romance,
Paranormal Romance Guild, True Romance Studios, National Writers Association,
the Hocking Hill's Arts and Craftsmen Association, The Hocking County Historical
Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center.
JoAnne believes in family
values and following your dreams. Her original canvas paintings, can be found
at: http://www.booksandpaintingsbyjoanne.com
Other books by JoAnne:
"WICKED INTENTIONS"
a paranormal/mystery anthology
"LOVES', MYTHS' AND
MONSTERS'," a fantasy anthology
"THE CRIME OF THE
CENTURY," a biography true-crime
“POEMS ABOUT LIFE, LOVE, AND
EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN”
"TWISTED LOVE," a
true-crime anthology
“MURDER MOST FOUL,” a
detective/mystery
Contact JoAnne:
Email:
authorjoannemyers@yahoo.com
Buy links:
Amazon Kindle:
Paperback:
5 comments:
I had to look up the word "flagitious" because, in all honesty, I never heard or saw the word before. It reminded me of a medical term that is rather unpleasant. I found it is an adj. and means, "deeply criminal, utterly villainous." Well that certainly sets the tone for a mystery anthology!
Among the stories in your anthology I found a particularly interesting one that caught my attention: 3381 Market Street" about the missing boy and involves a satanic cult. I went to an emergency nurse conference once that had a workshop titled, "Ritualistic Child Abuse." What I learned in that workshop was absolutely terrifying. A child psychologist told us how to recognize when a child comes into the ER after abuse from satanic rituals and how very prevalent and deadly it can be to the children and those who discover it as well as the great numbers of people, including wealthy, influential people, doctors, lawyers and others who are involved in it. I will never forget it. The pictures on display were disturbing enough, but there was a satanic bible there that gave off such negative energy many of us could not touch it or even look at it for long.
I wish you great success with your new release and much happiness.
Thank you for the encouragement Sarah. I for one believe there is evil in the world. I think if one believes in God, one must believe in the Devil also. I was very unsure of what title to give this anthology, but I am happy with Flagitious. I think it fits the tone of the stories well. Thank you again.
I would have been looking it up if not for Sarah's comment. Now it may be one of my new favorite words lol
An interesting title, Joanne.
I believe mystery writers do ponder the nature of evil, and today more than ever.
Thank you all for commenting. I really appreciate it. All the best to your writings also.
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