I am delighted to welcome my friend, mystery author Penni Justice, back for a visit. She has generously offered a cozy mystery giveaway both here and on my Facebook page - please visit there as well.
Book Synopsis
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Orchard Grove is the kind of town where everyone knows your name—and your secrets don’t stay buried for long.
When Piper Landry buys the grandest old building on the town square to expand her antique shop into a cozy bookstore and coffee nook, she’s expecting creaky floors, not creeping danger. But after a woman is found murdered behind the building during the final night of the Apple Festival, Piper notices an unsettling number of people suddenly taking interest in her new property, each with their own questions and motives. The more she digs, the more she what could be hidden inside the old walls of 101 Main Street?
Perfect for fans of small-town whodunits and amateur sleuths with heart.
Author Bio
When Piper Landry buys the grandest old building on the town square to expand her antique shop into a cozy bookstore and coffee nook, she’s expecting creaky floors, not creeping danger. But after a woman is found murdered behind the building during the final night of the Apple Festival, Piper notices an unsettling number of people suddenly taking interest in her new property, each with their own questions and motives. The more she digs, the more she what could be hidden inside the old walls of 101 Main Street?
Perfect for fans of small-town whodunits and amateur sleuths with heart.
Author Bio
Penni Justice is a lifelong book lover and storyteller at heart. An Atlanta native, she now lives in the scenic North Georgia mountains with her husband in a certified wildlife sanctuary. Surrounded by nature and inspired by the charm of a nearby tourist town, Penni crafted her debut cozy mystery, Blueprint for Murder. The beauty of mountain living, along with cherished memories of traveling across the country and hearing true-life stories from family and friends, often spark ideas for her writing.
Her love of books began early, nurtured by frequent trips to the libraries in Atlanta, Decatur, and Tucker, Georgia, where her mother introduced her to the magic of reading. She fell in love with fiction after discovering Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. As the church librarian, her mother also provided a treasure trove of young adult fiction and mysteries that further fueled Penni’s passion.
An avid reader, Penni devours around 60 fiction books each year, favoring cozy mysteries, historical fiction, and spy thrillers. In May 2023, she graduated with honors from Southern New Hampshire University with a B.A. in Creative Writing and English, focusing on fiction writing. Her coursework included numerous workshops that helped her hone her voice and narrative style.
For the past 24 years, Penni has owned and operated a music entertainment agency, specializing in public relations, writing, ghostwriting, and marketing. Alongside her fiction, she is also working on a historical novel set during the 1940s in South Georgia and overseas during World War II.
Penni and her husband are the proud parents of three grown children, a son-in-law, and a daughter-in-law—each of whom inspire her with their humor, intelligence, and love. They are, in her words, “the absolute joys of my life.”
Her love of books began early, nurtured by frequent trips to the libraries in Atlanta, Decatur, and Tucker, Georgia, where her mother introduced her to the magic of reading. She fell in love with fiction after discovering Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. As the church librarian, her mother also provided a treasure trove of young adult fiction and mysteries that further fueled Penni’s passion.
An avid reader, Penni devours around 60 fiction books each year, favoring cozy mysteries, historical fiction, and spy thrillers. In May 2023, she graduated with honors from Southern New Hampshire University with a B.A. in Creative Writing and English, focusing on fiction writing. Her coursework included numerous workshops that helped her hone her voice and narrative style.
For the past 24 years, Penni has owned and operated a music entertainment agency, specializing in public relations, writing, ghostwriting, and marketing. Alongside her fiction, she is also working on a historical novel set during the 1940s in South Georgia and overseas during World War II.
Penni and her husband are the proud parents of three grown children, a son-in-law, and a daughter-in-law—each of whom inspire her with their humor, intelligence, and love. They are, in her words, “the absolute joys of my life.”
Giveaway
One lucky winner will win a print copy of Blueprint for Murder by Penni Justice. Books ship to the U.S. only. Winner will be drawn Monday, 9/8, and needs to respond within 48 hours or another winner will be drawn.
