Welcome to the Coffee Chat!
Kick back, relax with your favorite beverage, and forget all the worries for a few minutes while we share book talk with guest author A.R. Kennedy and check out her cozy mystery, SLEUTH ON SAFARI.
Thanks for joining us today, Alicia. How do you take your coffee?
AR: Coffee regular (milk and sugar)
Ally: While I fill our coffee mugs, please tell readers a little bit about yourself.
Bio:
A R Kennedy lives in Long Beach, New York, with her two pups. She works hard to put food on the floor for them. As her favorite T-shirt says, ‘I work so my dog can have a better life'. She’s an avid traveler. But don’t worry. While she’s away, her parents dote on their grand-puppies even more than she does. Her writing is a combination of her love of travel, animals, and the journey we all take to find ourselves.
Something unique/unusual that isn't in your regular bio: “I’m a huge baseball fan and have been to all 30 current MLB stadiums (plus 12 that are no longer around).”
Author Contacts:
Website: http://arkennedyauthor.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/A-R-Kennedy/e/B00GOKCWHE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARKennedyauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ark_author
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7382548.A_R_Kennedy
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/a-r-kennedy
A R Kennedy lives in Long Beach, New York, with her two pups. She works hard to put food on the floor for them. As her favorite T-shirt says, ‘I work so my dog can have a better life'. She’s an avid traveler. But don’t worry. While she’s away, her parents dote on their grand-puppies even more than she does. Her writing is a combination of her love of travel, animals, and the journey we all take to find ourselves.
Something unique/unusual that isn't in your regular bio: “I’m a huge baseball fan and have been to all 30 current MLB stadiums (plus 12 that are no longer around).”
Author Contacts:
Website: http://arkennedyauthor.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/A-R-Kennedy/e/B00GOKCWHE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARKennedyauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ark_author
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7382548.A_R_Kennedy
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/a-r-kennedy
INTERVIEW:
Ally: Why did you decide to write your featured book, SLEUTH ON SAFARI?
AR: I was inspired while vacationing in South Africa. An idea hit me and then Naomi and her fellow travelers were born. I realized I’m fortunate to travel internationally and some readers may enjoy the journey. I weave real life details (food, lodgings, transportation) into the fictional world of Naomi, her travel companions, and The Traveler Cozy Mystery series.
Ally: How did you choose the title?
AR: I don’t remember! It just works--Sleuth on Safari. For future books, I plan for the title to include the place Naomi is traveling in. Book 2 is titled — R.I.P. in Reykjavik. Book 3 is yet to be titled. Contact me if you have any suggestions!
Ally: I assume researching for your current books is pure pleasure.
AR: Of course, I love the research for this series! It involves traveling internationally! Last year, I traveled to Rapa Nui (Google it for its more common name) where a future book will be set.
Ally: What’s the most meaningful thing a fan could say about your book?
AR: “I couldn’t put it down!”
That’s the best type of book—one that takes you away from everything else. It’s just you and the book.
Ally: What is your next writing project?
AR: I’m working on book 3 of the Traveler Cozy Mystery series, anticipated release date end of 2020. It’s set in Australia and Naomi is traveling with another family member.
Ally: Which of the short answers questions did you select from my list?
AR: I think a psychiatrist would have a field day on my choices…
Ally: It was a pleasure to chat with you, Alicia. Stay safe, and good luck with this series. Please show us more about your pending release, SLEUTH ON SAFARI.
Ally: Why did you decide to write your featured book, SLEUTH ON SAFARI?
AR: I was inspired while vacationing in South Africa. An idea hit me and then Naomi and her fellow travelers were born. I realized I’m fortunate to travel internationally and some readers may enjoy the journey. I weave real life details (food, lodgings, transportation) into the fictional world of Naomi, her travel companions, and The Traveler Cozy Mystery series.
Ally: How did you choose the title?
AR: I don’t remember! It just works--Sleuth on Safari. For future books, I plan for the title to include the place Naomi is traveling in. Book 2 is titled — R.I.P. in Reykjavik. Book 3 is yet to be titled. Contact me if you have any suggestions!
Ally: I assume researching for your current books is pure pleasure.
AR: Of course, I love the research for this series! It involves traveling internationally! Last year, I traveled to Rapa Nui (Google it for its more common name) where a future book will be set.
Ally: What’s the most meaningful thing a fan could say about your book?
AR: “I couldn’t put it down!”
That’s the best type of book—one that takes you away from everything else. It’s just you and the book.
Ally: What is your next writing project?
AR: I’m working on book 3 of the Traveler Cozy Mystery series, anticipated release date end of 2020. It’s set in Australia and Naomi is traveling with another family member.
Ally: Which of the short answers questions did you select from my list?
AR: I think a psychiatrist would have a field day on my choices…
- a favorite book: The Gunslinger, Stephen King
- an author (living or dead) you'd love to take to lunch: Stephen King
- an item on your bucket list: Travel to Antartica
- favorite tv show: Doctor Who
- high heels or sneakers: Converse sneakersf. favorite book boyfriend: Roland Deschain (The Gunslinger) and Sirius Black (Harry Potter)
Ally: It was a pleasure to chat with you, Alicia. Stay safe, and good luck with this series. Please show us more about your pending release, SLEUTH ON SAFARI.
SLEUTH ON SAFARI
Genre: Cozy mystery
Release Date: March 24, 2020
Naomi and her estranged sister are off on a trip of a lifetime—an African safari, a bucket list trip for Naomi on which she got a last-minute deal. Naomi thinks traveling with her sister will be the worst part of her African safari until she finds one of their fellow travelers, the unlikable Dr. Higgins, dead. She gets more adventure than she bargained for when she starts investigating what she thinks is murder but the luxury lodge says was a tragic accident. She only has a few vacation days, and a few game drives, to find the killer.
Buy (and pre-order) Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082XKK3TD/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
All ebook stores: https://books2read.com/u/bPRZlr
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