I think I've adored Julie since we first met. How could I not? We bonded over winky napkins at a reader/author convention in Cincinnati. She, on the other hand, is leery of me because apparently I am the only person who liked the 'Book That Shall Not Be Named'. What can I say? The book trailer was to die for.
I've followed her career with interest. Cheered her successes. Begged her to come visit me on my blog and she finally gave in... I mean, she graciously accepted.
I give to you, Julie Anne Lindsey.
If
You Don’t Like Romance in Your Mysteries, My Books Aren’t for You.
There. I said it. I can’t help myself. I think romance
has a place in cozy mystery. Most cozies have a romantic thread somewhere, but
it’s often understated and nearly invisible. Some reviewers, I’ve noticed,
don’t like romance soiling their mysteries. So, I should probably give everyone
a heads-up. I like romance in cozies. Mostly, I like real, and romance is real.
Why not add it generously to cozies? I mean, romance is something every reader
can relate to. It’s one of the amazing and torturous perils of being single. If
writers are hoping to find common ground with readers while writing about what
they know, adding romance seems like a great way to reach two goals. Right?
Plus, if I’m being honest, I love it. I love reading those toe curling will she / won’t she scenes and I adore
writing them. So, I do.
Don’t worry, I don’t write sexy things (if you’re
opposed to those sorts of books). No. My stories are definitely rated G, and
they’re mysteries first, but there’s always chemistry. I write new friendships into
each series and make sure readers feel the potential for more. I hope readers
long to see where those friendships will lead as much as my heroines do. Maybe
it’s me, but I think that’s how life works. I mean, we’re only human.
Here’s another argument for including romance in
cozies: Incredible heroines. A smart loveable heroine is the heart of every
cozy mystery. You know what else? She’s always SINGLE. Please tell me where in
the world a smart, loveable, single woman goes unnoticed for long? Nowhere. As
long as there are men on Earth, there will be romantic interests, pitfalls and
obstacle courses. It’s fact. Romance is one of the most frustrating and
wonderful things about human nature. How could I leave that out?
Answer: I can’t. I won’t. I don’t.
My new series, Geek Girl Mysteries, are no
different. My stories revolve around a fantastic young woman, Mia, and feature
all the sticky situations every single woman faces, from unreturned feelings to
new crushes and the overwhelming need to scream on occasion. Mia handles the
emotional trials with heartwarming, and hopefully humorous, doses of awkward,
and she does it while solving a murder.
If you’re in the mood to get your geek on, I hope
you’ll check out A Geek Girl’s Guide to Murder. Either way, I’d love to hear
about one of your most geeky moments. We all have a few. Who wants to share?
Anyone?
A Geek Girl’s Guide to Murder, The Geek Girl Mysteries, book 1
IT manager Mia Connors is up to her
tortoiseshell glasses in technical drama when a glitch in the Horseshoe Falls
email system disrupts security and sends errant messages to residents of the
gated community. The snafu's timing couldn't be worse—Renaissance Faire season
is in full swing and Mia's family's business relies on her presence.
Mia doesn't have time to hunt down a
computer hacker. Her best friend has disappeared, and she finds another of her
friends murdered—in her office. When the hunky new head of Horseshoe Falls security
identifies Mia as the prime suspect, her anxiety level registers on the Richter
scale.
Eager to clear her name, Mia moves
into action to locate her missing buddy and find out who killed their friend.
But her quick tongue gets her into trouble with more than the new head of
security. When Mia begins receiving threats, the killer makes it clear that
he's closer than she'd ever imagined.
About
Julie:
Julie Anne Lindsey is a multi-genre author who
writes the stories that keep her up at night. She’s a self-proclaimed nerd with
a penchant for words and proclivity for fun. Julie lives in rural Ohio with her
husband and three small children. Today, she hopes to make someone smile. One
day she plans to change the world.
Julie also writes The Patience Price Mysteries
series.
Learn
About Julie at:
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