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