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Tuesday Welsh, a witty and tenacious private investigator whose life takes an unexpected turn when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of Eric Kenny, owner of Mr. Yummy's donut shop. Yet, upon going to the home of Eric Kenny, she finds him standing in the doorway, ready to greet her.
Cookin' Up Murder (Davidson & Welsh Investigations Book One)
by D.J. Adamson
Genre: Cozy Mystery
"Cookin' Up Murder" is a lighthearted and captivating mystery set in Appleton, Oregon. The story revolves around Tuesday Welsh, a witty and a tenacious private investigator whose life takes an unexpected turn when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of Eric Kenny, owner of Mr. Yummy's donut shop.
Tuesday is thrust into a web of secrets and danger that extends far beyond the sugary confines of the donut shop. As she delves deeper into the investigation, determined to unearth the truth, she finds herself entangled in a sinister plot that will shock her community. And possibly gain Davidson & Welsh a new client.
Filled with a blend of humor and suspense, "Cookin' Up Murder" is sure to captivate readers who enjoy mysteries. It offers an engaging puzzle that will keep readers guessing until the satisfying reveal of the culprit.
“Neither snow nor hunky cops nor angry cats will keep intrepid P.I. Tuesday Welsh from the (sometimes tardy) commission of her appointed rounds, chiefly trying to figure out why the body she discovered shows up alive and kicking elsewhere. “Cookin’ Up Murder” offers a delightful demonstration of how small towns can cook up big problems, with an ever-resourceful (despite herself) heroine as your guide.” – Michael Mallory.
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GUEST POST
KEEP IT SIMPLE S….
I must say this to myself at least ten times a day. Keep It Simple.
When my life becomes too busy, I tend to forget to live, which is the prime definition of life. I know I am not keeping it simple when I start thinking of what I need to do before I get out of bed in the morning. When at midday, I start thinking about what I won’t get done. Exactly how many moments have I been given in life? How many heartbeats? And how many do I want to waste?
I remind myself to take it moment by moment as much as I can. Be mindful.
Back to Simple… I wanted to write Cookin’ Up Murder just for fun. My other novels have complex themes. In the Lillian Dove Mystery Series, Lillian Dove stopped putting vodka to her lips and finds taking on life harder. How do you take on a day without self-medicating? The series starts with a historical arson murder case and moves to more complex cases. Without a Doubt (book five in the series (2024) sets Lillian on a quest to find her missing brother and realize she is exactly where she should be. Has she got to this point by free will or fate? Of course, there is a giggle or two. Lillian is a fun girl.
I take the weekend off from writing by writing something a little simpler-- with fewer dark issues. Cookin’ Up Murder, Harley Davidson and Tuesday Welsh have challenges, but their partnership and cases are challenging enough. When Tuesday goes to buy a Maple Bar at the local donut shop, she finds the owner in the fryer. Now, the what, who, when, where, and why need to be sorted. Harley helps with that.
The novel becomes a weekend crossword ( chapters) to finish before Monday. And I hope my readers get a weekend of enjoyment. I page the books specifically so they can be read in a weekend’s time.
Ah, if only it were that easy. But, the plot stays cozier thus, my writing time flies by.
Keep It Simple…Silly.
At least find that time in your week when you can unclutter and feel your heart beating, air inflating your lungs, and you take in what is around you. Plus! Be sure to pick up a fun book to read!
Let me know how you have made your life simpler. Or what type of books you find fun. You can contact me at dj@djadamson.com.
THE AUTHOR
I WRITE, THEREFORE, I AM
How do you identify yourself?
I am a wife. I am a mother. I am a professor.
I am a writer.
This last was the hardest for me to admit, yet I think it is the largest part of me. My mother said I came out of the womb holding a pencil and a piece of paper. OUCH! I think she meant that I have been questioning and writing for as long as she or I could remember.
I wrote my first book when I was about six. I didn’t appreciate the “isn’t that cute” comments. I wrote another book when I was ten. This time, I didn’t show it to my parents, expecting the same type of platitude; instead, I showed it to my teacher. She said I should rethink the idea of being an artist (I drew my graphics), but she thought I should be a writer.
“But I am a writer,” I quipped. Hadn’t I just shown her my new book?
After that, I secreted my writing. I didn’t show it to anyone. I did send it out to a couple of journals my librarian told me about. My first poem was published when I was twelve. I continued writing in whatever venue I found time for while swimming to stay afloat in the river of life. I journaled every night before going to bed. I wrote notes on what I had dreamed when I woke in the morning. I wrote down bits of conversation I overheard—my most favorite pastime is “eavesdropping.” The books I wrote, I put in a closet for some day when I had more time.
I am a wife. I am a mother. I am now a retired professor.
But, if you asked me what encompassed my soul, it would be writing. That is my spiritual self. The gift given to me to bring into this world. The one part of me that has never strayed as life got in the way or while I was doggie-paddling along.
I am, therefore, I write.
Who are you?
I hope you will write and tell me. You can contact me at dj@djadamson.com.
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