GIVEAWAY: Laid Out and Candle Lit

Meeting author Ann Everett

I love to read & mysteries are among my favorite stories to immerse myself in. (I'm on Goodreads, are you?) Also, being a Texan, I am always happy to discover talented Texas-based writers. That's why I was so happy to learn about author Ann Everett. Creator of White-Trash-Face-Lift and Halter tops, Ann is a native Texan & an award-winning short story author. For many years, Ann enjoyed doing stand-up comedy for businesses, corporations, & non-profit organizations.

Her first novel, Laid Out and Candle Lit, is a humorous, romance mystery that has been released by Briona Glen Publishing under their Raven’s Wing imprint. Ann’s writing style of over-the-top humor & zany characters has been compared to Janet Evanovich and her Southern voice to Charlaine Harris. Those are mighty talented writers and Ann deserves every bit of the praise. This fast paced story will have you rooting for love & justice the entire time! It's very enjoyable & keeps you guessing to the end.

QUESTION: What do Sweet Thangs, Org@sm Pie, & murder in Brownsboro, TX have in common?
ANSWER: Tizzy Donovan


Small town girl, Tizzy, is a widow, single mother, sister to the county sheriff & known as the local girl who talks to the dead. After almost five years without a man, she’s pent up & hot-to-trot. And in small town Brownsboro, the roster of available men is just plain lousy. When Tizzy discovers a dead body in the cemetery, she quickly becomes a suspect. With each lead placing her credibility on the line, she knows there will be no talking her way out of this one with saucy come-backs and a helping of Better Than Sex Cupcakes. Texas Ranger Ridge Cooper arrives in town to cut his teeth on his first murder case, and becomes torn between duty & desire. His job gets a whole lot harder as he works to find a viable suspect other than the sexy woman with a sassy mouth.

Jory Sherman, Pulitzer Prize nominee & author of The Ballad of Pinewood Lake, gave the following endorsement of Ann's book. “Laid Out and Candle Lit is an enchanting tale of murder & deception teeming with endearing Texas characters. Tizzy Donovan is a captivating character & her relationship with Texas Ranger Ridge Cooper, investigating the murder that occurs in the first chapter, will keep the reader enthralled throughout. The novel takes you into a story that fairly crackles with originality & verve. Lest you think this is just another run-of-the-mill grim murder mystery, this tale of rural Texas is laced with an undercurrent of rollicking humor that will lay you out & light your candle.”

Ann’s second novel, You're Busting My Nuptials, will be released this summer. Currently, she’s busy adding to her line of White-Trash beauty, fashion, & decorating tips, as well as working on a cookbook titled Sweet Thangs. Laid Out and Candle Lit is available in paperback and e-book format at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and ibooks. Ann is also on Twitter @TalkinTwang.

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Julie McCall! ***


PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of Laid Out and Candle Lit.

TO ENTER: Subscribe to Ann Everett's blog & leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Leave a comment on this post noting which book(s) you have most enjoyed recently or are looking forward to reading this summer.

ENDS: 9pm CST, Saturday, June 16th.

Please note that this giveaway is open only to residents of the Continental United States.

13 comments:

Julie McCall said...

I subscribed to Ann's Blog......I have recently read the 50 Shades Trilogy, Unbroken, Songs of Love and Death (short stories) and Diana Gabaldon shorts.

Anonymous said...

I have subscribed to Ann's blog. I love to read, and Texas authors are the best! Can't wait to read yours. Candissck@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I forgot to mention that I have read several of Lorna Landvik's novels & they are so fun! "Angry Housewives Eating Bonbons" is but one example. Candissck@aol.com

Melanie Lee said...

I subscribed to Ann's blog! Looks very interesting!!

weeziestoy said...

I subscribe to Ann Everett's blogd

etched glass said...

Surely, it's interesting book, looking forward to check that out. Hats off to the author.

African Kelli said...

Fun!

Anonymous said...

I subscribe to Ann's blog. I lived in and taught in Brownsboro. I can no twait to read the book.
keturah.wineinger@midwayisd.org

slaney55 said...

I subscribed to Ann's Blog. Look forward to reading her book.
Mary Slaney
slaney55@yahoo.com

Jeanie Jackson said...

I has subscribed to Ann Everett's blog. I love Laid Out and Candle Lit. I bought the ebook, but it will be one of my keepers so I would want a real copy of the book. I have already recommended the book on several sites;it is an awesome book. Jeanie, idreamjj@yahoo.com, idreamjj@gmail.com

LaurKnotter said...

I subscribed! l.knott@aol.com

taniamc said...

I subscribed! Thanks for all the great giveaways, Jess!

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