I cannot tell you how delighted I am! Not only do I have exciting news about Historical Mystery Novelist Kathy Owen, but I have been bestowed the title of “Mistress of Ceremonies.” I know. This is a huge honor! And I’ll be happy to tell you all why in just one moment.
For starters, I’d like to ask, who really is K.B. Owen?
Many of us know her through Twitter, Facebook, Mywana and through her blog. Yet, I am suspicious there is more to Kathy Owen than just meets the eye.
So the first thing I did was go to her website. It says that K.B. Owen resides in the beautiful east coast state of Virginia with her husband and three sons. That she loves gardening, Hummingbirds and has a special fondness for Tea and Cookies.
But then it goes on to say that Kathy taught college English for nearly two decades at universities in both Connecticut and Washington, D.C., and holds a doctorate in 19th century British literature.
Aha! That would explain her love for mystery and what helped her to create amateur sleuth, Professor Concordia Wells!
Speaking of Professor Concordia Wells…
Today, as Mistress of Ceremonies, I have the distinct pleasure of announcing the launch of:
K.B. Owen’s…
“Dangerous and Unseemly” Mystery Book Tour!
If you enjoy curling up to a cozy historical mystery, you are going to be totally enthralled by K.B. Owen’s new novel!
Here’s the description:
It’s an unseemly lesson…in murder.
The year is 1896, and Professor Concordia Wells has her hands full: teaching classes, acting as live-in chaperone to a cottage of lively female students, and directing the student play, Macbeth.
But mystery and murder are not confined to the stage. Malicious pranks, arson, money troubles, and the apparent suicide of a college official create turmoil at the women’s college. For Concordia, it becomes personal when a family member dies of a mysterious illness, and her best friend is attacked and left for dead.
With her friend still in danger and her beloved school facing certain ruin, Concordia knows that she must act. But uncovering secrets is a dangerous business, and there are some who do not appreciate the unseemly inquiries and bold actions of the young lady professor. Can she discover the ones responsible…before she becomes the next target?
Okay Kathy, now we’re really hooked!
So what’s the catch?
Ah, that’s a good question. It turns out that Kathy has added a little Mystery and fun to her book launching tour. Plus a special Prize!
So do you want to play? Here’s how it works:
At each stop in “K.B. Owen’s Dangerous and Unseemly Mystery Book Tour,” there will be a mystery question to answer. The correct answer has a corresponding letter. When you collect all the letters and unscramble them into sets of four, you’ll discover which ROOM, WEAPON, and SUSPECT. Then, at the end, you’ll email Kathy at kbowenwriter@gmail.com. It’s just that simple. I’ll be announcing the winner right here on my blog, at the last stop of her tour on Wednesday, April 3rd. What could you win? A free ebook copy of “Dangerous and Unseemly” and a $25 gift card of your choice to either Starbucks, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble!
Ooh Kathy, that sounds really cool!
Now if you run into a few stumpers, don’t worry! You’ll be able check out Kathy’s Mystery Quizz page at kbowenmysteries.com. It has Clue-type graphics and lays it out, step by step. And if you join us in the middle of the tour, the complete list of Book Tour hosts can be found here and at kbowenmysteries.com. The Email Deadline is Monday, April 1st. No foolin’! 🙂
And just so you can keep up with each clue, here’s Kathy’s scheduled date of appearances:
First stop Tomorrow, Feb 25 – Elizabeth Spann Craig – “The Butler Did It?”
Then Wednesday, Feb 27 – Janice Hamrick – “Fantastic Formula: the Perry Mason Series”
Friday, March 1 – Jill Edmondson – “What Nancy Drew and Scooby-Doo Taught Me About Writing Cozy Mysteries”
Tuesday, March 5- Margot Kinberg – “19th century Con Men – the Best Salesmen Ever”
Wednesday, March 6 – Nancy Lauzon – “Book Shower”
Friday, March 8 – Renee Schuls-Jacobson – “An Unusual Interview”
Wednesday, March 13 – Julie Glover – “The Language of 19th century Charlatans”
Thursday, March 14 – Jenny Hansen – “When You Gotta Go…in the 19th century”
Wednesday, March 20 – Rachel Funk Heller – “Skype Interview”
Monday, March 25 – Laird Sapir – “The Interview”
Friday, March 29 – Tiffany A. White – To be announced
Wednesday, April 3 – Karen McFarland (me!) – “Announcement of Winner and Tour Wrap-Up”
So please be sure to join in on all the fun!
“Dangerous and Unseemly” is available now at:
And please check out Kathy Owen’s website for more historical mystery at kbowenmysteries.com!
So what do you think? Are you ready for “K.B. Owen’s Dangerous and Unseemly Mystery Book Tour?” Mark your calendars and bookmark this post! You all know how I love to give away prizes! And since I do happen to have some pull with the author, I’m working her over as we speak! So follow all the clues and you could be a winner!
Thank you everyone for stopping by and giving Kathy Owen all your support!
Karen
What fun! I’m late, as always, but I will be following this blog tour for the fun of the mystery. What a great idea, Kathy. And you chose the perfect Mistress of Ceremonies. Best of luck, Kathy. May your book tour’s success be everything you’ve dreamed of.
Lynette M. Burrows recently posted..Under Construction: A Tapestry Matching Desires
Better late than never, Lynette! Isn’t Karen the BEST?! Thanks so much for the best wishes!
K.B. Owen recently posted..Perry Mason: my guest post on Janice Hamrick’s blog!
Wahoo, this is so exciting! I picked up a copy of Kathy’s book over the weekend and I can’t wait to read it.
I’ll be looking forward to following all these clues!
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Oh fun! Kind of like Colonel Mustard in the conservatory with the lead pipe? Can I use the secret passage from the dining room?
I already have the book, but I’ll try to play along. (unless I forget)
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
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Hi Patricia! Yes, Kathy is a genius! This is exactly like Clue! Listen, if you get lost or forget where the next post is, don’t worry. Kathy has all the info devoted on it’s own page on her website. kbowenmysteries.com. So you can pick up where you left off or catch up if needed. Have fun and I hope you win! Thanks! 🙂
Congrats to Kathy! And what a great idea for showcasing her new book! 🙂
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Hi Coleen! How are you? I know you are as excited as I am about Kathy’s Mystery Book Tour! This is going to be so much fun! See you at the first post! 🙂
First let me say that book sounds awesome and I can’t wait to read it. Second – OMG! What a fun idea – solving a mystery blog tour. How cool is that?
I wish you much success, Kathy!
Rhonda Hopkins recently posted..A POSITIVE FROM A NEGATIVE
Between my “mistress of ceremonies” proposing a mystery contest, and my family’s continued fascination with CLUE, it’s a win-win! Thanks for the good wishes! 😀
K.B. Owen recently posted..Guest Posting at Mystery Writing is Murder
Hi Rhonda! Yes, doesn’t Kathy’s story sound amazing? And can I tell you what a genious Kathy is. Keep the schedule of the book tour and on each post there will be a clue. If you need help, just hop onto Kathy’s website. Have fun and I hope you win! 🙂
Congrats Kathy, I too love the book cover. The story sounds fun, perfect for Sherlock Holmes fans. I’ll have a go at the mystery tour :0) Thanks, Karen.
Catherine Johnson recently posted..Metaphor Monday
Catherine, I’m sure you’ll seriously rock the puzzle! Thanks bunches. 🙂
K.B. Owen recently posted..Guest Posting at Mystery Writing is Murder
Hi Catherine! Thanks for stopping by. Please do follow the blog tour. Each post will give a clue to the Mystery Murder. It’s like playing clue. So collect all the clues and you will be a winner! And if you have any questions, go to kbowenmysteries.com. Kathy has a page devoted to the Mystery Story and Clues. So glad to see you Catherine! Take care and have a great week! 🙂
Been in a zombie state with a cold today, I’ll get right on it tomorrow :0)
Catherine Johnson recently posted..Metaphor Monday
What great fun, Karen! I’m such a huge fan of historical mystery and have been waiting for Kathy’s book. In fact, I just bought it 🙂 Concordia sounds like a heroine after my own heart.
Debra Eve recently posted..Beauty of a Woman: An Ode to Erma Bombeck
Debra, I’m so happy you got the book, and I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for your support! 😀
K.B. Owen recently posted..Guest Posting at Mystery Writing is Murder
Hi Debra! Isn’t this fantastic? Kathy is a genious. Be sure to follow the clues on each stop on her blog tour and you may be the one who solves the murder mystery! All the best to you! 🙂
Any book with a cover that cool has got to be good! And your contest idea rocks. Hope you sell lots 😉
Liv Rancourt recently posted..Friday Fun
Liv, you’re so sweet! The artist I commissioned is Niki Smith. Isn’t she terrific? She did it in the Art Nouveau style of the 1890s. Hope you all get a kick out of the contest!
K.B. Owen recently posted..Guest Posting at Mystery Writing is Murder
Hi Liv! Is that not the coolest book cover? Thank you so much for sharing this post on FB! Do keep up with the clues. You may just solve the murder mystery and win! Thanks Liv! 🙂
Haha! What a cool idea, girls.
This book’s in my TBR pile, which I’m not touching until I’ve finished Coco. Loved the description and the character sounds fantastic – this had better be the beginning of a series, Kathy.
Good luck with the tour.
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Thanks, CC! And yes, the second one of the series is finished, and I’m plotting the third. Concordia has a lot of life left in her yet! 😀
K.B. Owen recently posted..Guest Posting at Mystery Writing is Murder
Hi Christine! Yes, don’t you love the Murder Mystery? It’s like playing Clue. Kathy is a genious! And this book launch should prove to be so much fun. Now get to work on Coco! I hope all is well with you and yours. Have a great week! 🙂
Hi, Karen, thanks so much for being “Mistress of Ceremonies”! One clarification for your readers: the “Mystery Quiz” page has the quiz questions and links to the answers if people get stumped. The link that actually describes the contest in more detail is my post today: http://kbowenmysteries.com/posts/its-a-whodunnit-contest/
Thanks everybody! Hope to see you there!
By the way, I’ll also be emailing the winner individually, in addition to announcing it here at Karen’s.
Thanks!
Kathy
K.B. Owen recently posted..It’s a Whodunnit Contest!
Hi Kathy! It is my honor to be “Mistress of Ceremonies!” I am so happy for you! You have a wonderful story and I know readers are going to love this book! Thank you so much for making this clarification. I’ll be tweeking this post as needed during your Mysterious tour. The important this is Kathy…Enjoy yourself and have Fun! {{Hugs!}} 🙂