Literary Escapes with Becki Literary Escapes LLC

Our author this week is New York native and author extraordinaire, Maria DiRico (pen name of Ellen Byron), who shares her love for the Big Apple, her career path from playwright to TV writer to a master of mysteries, and the personal connections and life experiences that enhance her stories.
 
With a career that spans both coasts, Maria talks about her pivot to novel writing as a result of the harsh realities of ageism in Hollywood comedy writing, and how she found happiness writing cozy mysteries.
 
For more books set in New York, check out episodes 87 and 40!
 
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This week we've got a southern treat that's as warm and inviting as a glass of sweet tea on a hot summer day.

Kaci Lane's book, Hunting for Love, is a city girl meets country boy, opposites-attract love story. Kaci's love of the small towns, rich culture, and beautiful landscapes of rural Alabama runs throughout all her books.

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This week we are headed to Mississippi with author Carolyn Haines and her Sarah Booth Delaney mystery series. Our book of the week is Them Bones, a delightful mix of mystery, laughter, and the supernatural that leaves you feeling like you’re in Mississippi right alongside the characters.
 
Laugh along with Becki and Carolyn as they talk about Carolyn's incredibly diverse writing career that has taken her from the bustling newsroom, where she once covered an armed robbery on horseback, to publishing over 80 novels. She has also gone undercover in a prison and danced the night away with some surprising partners. Don’t miss this fun interview!
 
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This week, we're exploring Rhode Island with author Alyssa Maxwell and her book "Murder at the Breakers."
Set in the Gilded Age, this charming mystery will transport you to the opulent world of Newport, Rhode Island. Step inside the grand mansions and picturesque landscapes of historic Newport as we follow amateur sleuth Emma Cross on a thrilling investigation into a scandalous murder.
Alyssa also shares about the filming of Murder at the Breakers, available now on the Hallmark Mysteries channel!
 
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This week we are traveling to Virginia with author Cindy Ray Hale and her book, Oops, I Kissed Him Again.
Cindy, a writer of small-town sweet romance novels, shares her love for the Blue Ridge Mountains and the southern Appalachian vibe that inspires her book settings. From her first book, "Destiny," to her current rom-com series, Cindy talks about her experiences as an indie author, her writing process, and the unique themes woven into her stories. 
Journey with us through the Appalachian mountains and enjoy the small-town charm!
 
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This week we are traveling to Tennessee with our book club leader Becki Lee as our featured author. Becki's book, Finding Dolly, is all about Grace and Carl's journey in this heartwarming tale of love, self-discovery, and the lessons learned from Dolly Parton. 
Get ready to explore Nashville and Pigeon Forge. Oh and drool over the famous cinnamon bread!
 
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