Friday, August 14, 2015

The Musubi Murder by Frankie Bow Interview & Giveaway


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The Musubi Murder
by Frankie Bow

Frankie Bow has laid the groundwork for a promising mysteries series in addition to giving a very intriguing whodunit that includes not only a bit of revenge but corruption too.
~Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book
The characters were likeable. I felt there were enough characters and motives to keep you interested to unravel the story, but not too many to get confusing…
~Lilac Reviews
The Musubi Murder is LOL funny, so choose your reading environment wisely.
~Jane Reads
Molly was the perfect female would be sleuth, nosy, quirky and fun. I also liked that fact that the story was set in the world of academia, full of politics and red tape, perfect setting for this cozy murder mystery.
~Book Splurge
“The Musubi Murder” was full of red herrings, though I did guess who the killer was, excellent use of setting, interesting characters, and a story that kept me entertained. It’s a good start to a new series.
~Bea’s Book Nook
It is indeed a mad cap adventure.
The audible narration is 5 stars +++ and you will be laughing out loud at the misadventures Molly and her colleagues (and students) find themselves in.
~Laura’s Interests
…plenty of drama, romance, mystery and characters that I like In Musubi Murder.
~readalot
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The Musubi Murder
Cozy Mystery
Hardcover
Publisher: Five Star (August 5, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-1432830748
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Synopsis:
In the remote college town of Mahina, Hawaii, Molly Barda just wants to stay out of trouble until she gets tenure, but there’s a problem. A grisly prank targeting a controversial donor puts her college in financial jeopardy. Molly’s hapless ex is implicated, and Molly soon finds herself neck-deep in a stew of corruption, revenge, and murder. Along the way, she finds herself drawn to a local fast-food entrepreneur, the too-good-to-be-true Donnie Gonsalves, who seems to like her for all the wrong reasons–and has a few secrets of his own.
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About The Author
Like Molly Barda, Frankie Bow teaches at a public university. Unlike her protagonist, she is blessed with delightful students, sane colleagues, a loving family, and a perfectly nice office chair. She believes if life isn’t fair, at least it can be entertaining.
In addition to writing murder mysteries, she publishes in scholarly journals under her real name. Her experience with academic publishing has taught her to take nothing personally.





Interview

Where are you from?
I grew up mostly on the mainland, but I moved to Hawaii back in the ‘90s. I met a wonderful local boy, got married, and started a family. Hawaii is home now for me.

Tell us your latest news?
I’m thrilled about the release of my first novel, The Musubi Murder. My publisher, Five Star, has been very supportive, and has gotten me reviewed (favorably, I’m happy to say) at Kirkus  and Publishers Weekly.

When and why did you begin writing?
I started writing The Musubi Murder back in 2011. That was my first attempt at a full length novel. Now I have five more in the pipeline. The tentative titles are The Cursed CanoeMolly Barda and the Black ThumbMolly Barda and the Invasive Species,  Molly Barda and the Blessed Event, and a prequel, The Case of the Defunct Adjunct.

What inspired you to write your first book? I probably shouldn’t share this, but here goes: I was reading a murder mystery—I’m not going to say what it was or who the author was. I read a passage that was supposed to be funny, and all of the characters laughed and laughed, to make sure the reader knew how funny it was. And I thought, well, I can do better than that.

When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I think when I heard my kids telling their friends that their mom’s a writer, that’s when it started to sink in.

Do you have a specific writing style?
I like to use a light touch. I assume my readers are intelligent and resourceful. I’d rather have a reference or a joke pass unnoticed than risk beating it to death.

How did you come up with the title?
I wanted to have “murder” in the title, so that people searching for a murder mystery could find it. I thought alliteration would be nice, and with the Spam musubi figuring in the plot, The Musubi Murder seemed like a good choice.

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Evil does not triumph over good, nor does good invariably conquer evil. Despite the best efforts of well-meaning people, what usually happens is that good stands on the sidelines, watching helplessly as evil collects its paycheck.

What would you like my readers to know?
You should never say “decapitated head.” To decapitate  means to remove the head. If you must bring it up in conversation, say “severed” or “disembodied” head instead. 
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1 comment:

  1. Thanks for having me over--I love all the deals and giveaways on this blog!

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