Voted Most Likely to Murder: A Novel by Lacey Moone
About Voted Most Likely to Murder
Voted Most Likely to Murder: A Novel
Cozy Mystery ..
Setting - Nova Scotia, Canada
Publisher : Crooked Lane Books
Publication date : May 12, 2026
Print length : 304 pages
Hardcover ISBN-13 : 979-8892425674
ASIN : B0FM6T8D6X
Paperback ISBN-13 : 979-8892425681
ASIN : B0FM6JKTPR
Digital ISBN-13 : 979-8892425698
ASIN : B0FM6SR4BQ
Audiobook ASIN B0GSX6Y6JV
A high school reunion comes to an abrupt end when the dead body of the class jock shocks the school’s gymnasium in this cozy mystery debut, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Eva Gates.
Belinda Bishop is unemployed and single. At thirty-two, her journalism career feels stuck, and let’s not even speak about her love life, which isn’t helping her look forward to her upcoming high school reunion. Stuck working at her parents' seaside cottage and RV park in Nova Scotia for the time being, she needs time to regroup and come up with a killer story to get her career and her life back on track.
When she literally stumbles across the dead body of the philandering class jock at the reunion, the party quickly comes to a stop. At first, it seems like the perfect opportunity for Belinda to channel her inner Christianne Amanpour, until her childhood-best-friend-turned-nemesis, Jolene Dexter, is declared the prime suspect. Despite their falling out, Belinda is convinced the former pageant queen is innocent.
About Lacey Moone
Lacey Moone was born and raised on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. As a former military spouse, she has lived from one end of the country to the other, even as far north as the Northwest Territories. She currently resides in Alberta. She loves to write mysteries starring tenacious women who are as clever as they are sarcastic, with a focus on strong female friendships.
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1.
When
did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
When I was seven, the local newspaper was holding a writing contest, and
I submitted a story about a girl unicorn on a quest to find boyfriend, with
illustrations. I ended up tying for first place with my sister (we were the
only ones who entered), but I was still over the moon. I’ve been writing ever
since.
2.
How
long does it take you to write a book?
Honestly, it depends. I have one manuscript that I’ve been working on
for over four years. But with Voted Most Likely to Murder I had the
first draft completed in approx. five months. I am very much a mood writer.
3.
What
is your work schedule like when you're writing?
I don’t have much of a set schedule when it comes to writing. I try to
set aside at least two hours a day for writing.
There are days when I don’t get any words down on the page, and others
where I’ll write until my husband has to remind me to eat.
4.
What
would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I can’t write without a cup of tea. Herbal or caffeinated, it doesn’t
matter, but I need my teapot in its cute little tea cosy and a cup and saucer
next to me. Otherwise it’s just me in a chair staring at a blinking cursor. I
am a creature of habit.
5.
How
do books get published?
With patience and determination, in my opinion. You need thick skin and
a genuine passion for writing. Getting published, both traditionally or
independently, can take years, and even then, sometimes it’s a matter of your
work hitting the right desk in front of the right editor at the right time.
6.
Where
do you get your information or ideas for your books?
Sometimes all it takes is a single image to pop into my head, or an
off-hand joke or comment from family and friends. Sometimes it’s nothing but a
vague outline and a folder of random jokes or one-liners. My writing process is
organized chaos.
7.
When
did you write your first book and how old were you?
I wrote my first manuscript when I was twelve. It was a YA novel told in
diary entries about a girl whose parents were getting divorced, and she begins
acting out by hanging around the supposed “bad crowd” at school. It was was
very much the work of an angsty teen.
8.
What
do you like to do when you're not writing?
I enjoy knitting/crocheting, baking, and reading, especially in the
winter. In the summer, I like to stay active, so I go for a lot of walks and
bike rides. I also love doing touristy stuff in my area, so a lot of museums,
town festivals, etc.
9.
What
does your family think of your writing?
My family is very supportive of my writing. Whether it’s helping to
think up nautical puns for fictional businesses, running jokes past them,
beta-reading early drafts, or brain-storming creative marketing ideas, they’re always
there to help and encourage me. I’m so incredibly lucky.
10.
What
was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
For me, the most surprising thing I learned was that it really is never
too late to go after a dream. I loved writing as a teen, but tended to lose
focus or give up when I hit an obstacle. Then in my twenties, I thought I
needed to settle down with a “serious” career. But I still had that “itch” and
decided to take up writing again in my thirties. I’m so glad I did. I think my
age helped make my writing stronger. I now had the experience and confidence to
take chances that my younger self probably wouldn’t have.
11.
How
many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
I’ve written five manuscripts, in different genres,
but Voted Most Likely to Murder is definitely my favorite. I was able to
take those prior lessons and write what I feel is my strongest book. Also, the
setting and characters were inspired by my hometown, so it’s basically my love
letter to Nova Scotia.
12.
Do
you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are
they?
My best advice is to read, as many stories as you can, in multiple
genres. Experiencing different settings, characters, tropes, etc, especially
ones you may not normally read or write, can help develop new perspectives and
viewpoints you can apply in your own writing.
13.
Do
you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
I’m always happy when a reader reaches out to tell me if they enjoyed
reading my novel! So far, I’ve got wonderful feedback on my setting and its
depiction of Nova Scotia. I’ve also been told my readers enjoy the humor in my
novel and the banter between the three main characters, which is always great
to hear because those are my favorite scenes to write.
14.
Do
you like to create books for adults?
I feel like writing adult cozy mysteries lets me
have the best of both worlds. Writing for adults lets me take more chances with
the humor and jokes, but since cozies don’t usually have any swearing, graphic
violence or gore, I’ve had readers tell me they read it with their teenage
children and enjoyed it.
15.
What
do you think makes a good story?
For me, it’s the characters that make or break a story. It doesn’t
matter to me how action-packed or twisty the plot is, I need to be emotionally
invested in the characters’ journey.
16.
As
a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time because I felt it was a
safer career choice than writing, and got my degree in criminology. No regrets,
though, because it’s come in handy writing mysteries!
17.
What
Would you like my readers to know?
Hang onto your whimsy as best you can. Get those pink highlights you’ve
always wanted. Play in rain puddles if you want. Sing silly songs to your
plants. The smallest spark of joy can help light the way in dark times.
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Thank you so much, being interviewed was so much fun!
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