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Saturday, June 10, 2023

It's Locked! A Cozy Mystery Celebration: Interview With Krista Davis!


Hi, everyone! Today I'm happy to present an interview with Krista Davis, the author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Paws & Claws Mysteries, and the Pen & Ink Mysteries!

The newest book in the Domestic Diva Mysteries, THE DIVA DELIVERS ON A PROMISE, released in May! Would you please tell us a little about it?

Gerrie Stansfield’s husband has died. His death brought her two sons together again, but the family is still coping. Gerrie plans an elegant luncheon for A Healthy Meal, an organization that provides healthy meals to needy children. Sophie Winston and Nina Reid Norwood are members and they’re looking forward to it because Gerrie is an incredible hostess. On the day of the luncheon, everything looks gorgeous. The china and silver sparkle, the table setting is beautiful. Everything is perfect except for the dead man lying on the floor.

The police suspect Gerrie killed him. She asks Sophie to find out what happened. Gerrie’s main concern is her sons and she asks Sophie to promise to let her know if she discovers that they are involved.

You also write the Paws & Claws Mysteries! Can you tell us a little about them? And will there be any more books in that series?

As Paws & Claws implies, that series is for pet lovers. Holly Miller is part owner of the Sugar Maple Inn with her German grandmother in the town of Wagtail. Located in the mountains, it was a tourist destination because of the natural springs, but when people stopped going to springs, Wagtail went to the dogs and cats. It became the premier destination for people who want to travel with their furry companions. They are welcome everywhere! The restaurants even have special menus for them. 

The first book in the series is the New York Times bestselling Murder, She Barked. The ninth book in the series, The Dog Across the Lake, releases on January 2nd.

Holly’s relatives descend on Wagtail to celebrate her grandmother’s milestone birthday. Holly is surprised when her cousin’s dog turns up in her apartment by himself. When she takes him back for a second time, she finds a dead man in her cousin’s tent, but he and his girlfriend are nowhere to be found!  

Random Question! What’s your favorite time of year?

That’s such a tough question! I’m going to say spring, when it’s not humid and everything is in bloom. But I do love the holidays and they’re in the winter. And the fall is so beautiful with all the harvest colors and pumpkins, not to mention the fun of Halloween. Did I mention how much I love the summer sunshine and the soft air on bare shoulders and legs? Yeah, that about sums it up!

If you’re able to talk about it, what are you currently working on?

I just turned in The Diva Goes Overboard, which will be out in May of 2024, and now I’m taking a few days off to catch up on other things in life. I’m working on something new that I’m not talking about yet but I’m really looking forward to it! So far, it’s mostly in my head . . .

What are some of your favorite cozy mysteries? And what are some you’re looking forward to reading?

I have to confess that this is my least favorite question and people always ask it. I have so many author friends, some of whom are participating in A Cozy Mystery Celebration, that I never like to say whose books I read. I would surely forget to mention someone and that person would be terribly offended. So I’ll mention two people whose books I enjoy but whom I have never met. (Hope that keeps me out of trouble!) I’m a big fan of the Agatha Raisin Mysteries by MC Beaton. I always have to laugh at Agatha.

The Finlay Donovan books are also a favorite of mine. Written by Elle Cosimano, they are hilarious!

Thank you so much to Krista Davis for participating in this event!

Author Bio: New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis writes three mystery series. Set in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, the Domestic Diva Mysteries feature Sophie Winston, a domestic diva who loves to entertain but keeps things simple. The books include recipes and entertaining tips. The Paws and Claws Mysteries for pet lovers are set in the Blue Ridge Mountains and feature a Jack Russell Terrier with a nose for trouble. The Pen & Ink Mysteries star a bookstore manager who draws adult coloring books in her spare time. The covers of the Pen & Ink Mysteries can be colored by the reader!

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