Sunday, December 14, 2014

Mystery Author of the Month: Lucy Arlington



Join literary agent, Lila Wilkins, as she rides her yellow scooter through the enchanting hamlet of Inspiration Valley, North Carolina, where she spends her days discovering new writing talent and solving crimes…



PLAYED BY THE BOOK (Available for Pre-order Now! Release date: 2/3/2015) http://tinyurl.com/plrfd8d


The New York Times bestselling Novel Idea Mysteries make their return with Lila Wilkins, literary agent and “murder magnet,” planning a book signing garden party. But things aren’t coming up roses when she has to weed out a dangerous killer…

The owner of the Novel Idea Literary Agency is thrilled when former local boy and popular television show host Damian York returns to Inspiration Valley, North Carolina, to launch his new gardening book. But Lila is less than excited about the hubbub when she sees her mounting to-do list. Between planning York’s gala and sprucing up her yard for another event, she’s spread too thin—especially after she finds a skull buried in her flowerbeds.

As Lila’s macabre discovery leads to other secrets hidden in Inspiration Valley’s past, a member of the local garden club is found slumped over her prize roses—murdered. Now it’s up to Lila to dig through old mysteries and new clues to unearth a murderer before someone else is found pushing up daisies…



Lucy Arlington is the pen name of Susan Furlong.

Lucy Arlington was originally conceived by the writing team of Ellery Adams and Sylvia May. Together, they wrote the first three books in the New York Times bestselling Novel Idea series: Buried in a Book; Every Trick in the Book; and Books, Cooks, and Crooks. Susan has taken over the series with the fourth installment, Played by the Book.

For the past twenty years, Susan has worked as a translator, an academic writer and a ghost writer. Four years ago, she entered into fiction writing with the publication of her first short story. Since then, she has published two novels and several additional short stories, including numerous mysteries with Woman’s World Magazine. In addition to writing as Lucy Arlington, Susan is the author of the upcoming mystery series, The Georgia Peach Mysteries—a cozy mystery about an ex-humanitarian aid worker who returns to middle Georgia to help run her family peach farm. The first book in this series, Peaches and Scream, will release in July of 2015.

To learn more about Lucy Arlington’s books visit: www.lucyarlington.com
To learn more about Susan, please visit her website at www.susanfurlong.com

Or click on one of the following links:

Pre-order Played by the Book: http://tinyurl.com/plrfd8d


Comment below to win a prize package including: a signed copy of the Lucy Arlington novel, Played by the Book, a scooter coin purse with a purse charm, and a scooter charm bookmark. 

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27 comments:

  1. Great meeting you, Susan--and thanks Patricia for introducing me to another exciting author. Played by the Book now on my TBR list.

    Much success, Susan!

    Madeline

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  2. I love the concept of these books. Thank you so much for sharing. I'll definitely have to add these to my TBR list.
    Marja McGraw

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  3. Thanks for having me on your blog, Patricia!

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    1. Susan, I'm thrilled to have you as my guest this week. I'm looking forward to reading "Played by the Book."

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  4. I am looking forward to reading this one - this is one of my favorite series!
    afarage(at)earthlink.net

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  5. This is an interesting concept for a novel. Much success with taking over the stories. Looking forward to reading this one.

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  6. Thank you, Evelyn and Alicia. And thanks for stopping by to comment.

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  7. Thanks for sharing. Sounds so interesting. Have a great holiday season. janngrogan@yahoo.com

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  8. Have a great holidAY SEASON, AND THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT READ IN 2015!!!

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  9. Thanks for the interview of this new book. It will be a great new read to add to my list.

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  10. Kim, Jan, Judy, and Robin - Thank you for taking time to stop by and comment.

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  11. Hope I'm not too late to enter, just found out about this giveaway. Love this series.
    rjprazak6@gmail.com

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  12. Hi, Becky! You're right on time. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

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  13. Looking forward to the new release. :-)

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    1. oh dear ----email address is ---- ozsulin@dwx.com

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  14. I enjoy this series. Thanks for the opportunity.
    dmskrug3 at hotmail dot com

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  15. I have so enjoyed this series and look forward to the new book.

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  16. I enjoy reading this series.

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  17. Linda, Danielle, Carol and Deb- Thank you for your kind comments!

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  18. I love Lucy's scooters and would love to read this book. Thanks Patricia for the opportunity.

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  19. Glad you like the scooters, Robin. Thanks for stopping by to comment.

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  20. This sounds so good.
    Marilyn Watson ewatvess@yahoo.com

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  21. Congratulations, Marilyn Watson. You're the winner. Thank you to everyone who took time to stop by and comment on Patricia's blog!

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  22. Oh thank you so much ....yay...I am going to enjoy this so much...
    Marilyn

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