Local authors discuss their inspiration for the art of writing and share their latest titles at Desert Foothills Library. Each author brings their own style to this series from lecture to book readings that will surely pique the curiosity. Join us for one or all 6– the choice is yours to engage with area authors in DFL’s AZ Author Series 2023. Books by each author may be available at the event for purchase or bring along your own copy for an autograph!
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 3:30-4:30pm: J.C. Eaton | Laid Out to Rest: A Charcuterie Shop Mystery
Next time you rent a house, make sure you’re the only occupant.
If it wasn’t for a flamboyant, self-absorbed ghost occupying Katie Aubrey’s rental house, the thirtysomething former business tech turned charcuterie chef would be able to concentrate on her new sandwich shop and catering business. But as luck would have it, former food critic and septuagenarian Edith Ellory, will not let go. Not until she convinces Katie to find out who killed her.
In spite of a coroner’s report stating Edith had died peacefully in her sleep, her apparition insists she was murdered. Not only that but she’s convinced she knows who did the dastardly deed. Vowing not to give Katie, or her laidback beagle a moment’s peace, Edith takes them on a wild goose chase through all the restaurants that received scalding reviews from her.
If Katie ever expects to have her new charcuterie business up and running, she’ll have to do more than arrange cured meats and cheeses. The real killer is closer than she thinks and no amount of culinary design sense will prevent her from the same fate as Edith’s.
Meet J.C. Eaton- the husband and wife writing team.
New York native Ann I. Goldfarb spent most of her life in education, first as a classroom teacher and later as a middle school principal and professional staff developer. Writing as J. C. Eaton, along with her husband, James Clapp, she has authored the Sophie Kimball Mysteries (Kensington), the Wine Trail Mysteries, (Kensington Lyrical), The Charcuterie Shop Mysteries (Level Best Books) and the Marcie Rayner Mysteries, (Camel Publishing). In addition, Ann has nine published YA time travel mysteries under her own name. Visit the websites at: www.jceatonmysteries.com and www.timetravelmysteries.com
When James E. Clapp retired as the tasting room manager for a large upstate New York winery, he never imagined he’d be co-authoring cozy mysteries with his wife, Ann I. Goldfarb. His first novel, Booked 4 Murder (Kensington) was released in June 2017 and followed by five other books in the series. Non-fiction in the form of informational brochures and workshop materials treating the winery industry were his forte along with an extensive background and experience in construction that started with his service in the U.S. Navy and included vocational school classroom teaching. Visit the website at www.jceatonmysteries.com
Wednesday, May 10th, 3:30-4:30pm: Diana M. Grillo | An Accidental Murder & Other Stories
Wednesday, May 17th, 3:30-4:30pm: K.N. Salustro | The Roar of the Lost Horizon
Wednesday, June 7th, 3:30-4:30pm: Patricia L. Brooks & Earl Goldmann | Sick as My Secrets | Intestinal Fortitude
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