I Thee Dead: The Wedded Bliss Series
by Christine Lawrence
About I Thee Dead
I Thee Dead: The Wedded Bliss Series
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Ohio
Publisher : Moonie Press (August 22, 2024)
Print length : 234 pages
Digital ASIN : B0DCT9K46K
Murder, false arrests, her business on the brink…
But if anyone’s ready for the unexpected, it’s a wedding planner.
After being dumped by her fiancé, let go from her job and dealing with the passing of her beloved aunt, Leah has picked up the pieces and returned to Ashford, Ohio to take over her family’s wedding planning business. Quickly she learns the business is not doing well and could close in a few months. She jumps in with both feet and focuses on an upcoming wedding for a local wealthy socialite which could be their saving grace.
Everything seems to be falling into place until the night of the rehearsal dinner, when someone ends up dead and Leah’s best friend is the number one suspect. With the help of her friends, a handsome local detective, and a sexy private investigator, will Leah be able to catch the killer and clear her best friend’s name before they strike again or will there be an unhappily ever after?
About Christine Lawrence
Christine Lawrence resides in a small town in Northwest Ohio with her husband, stepdaughter, son and four spoiled dogs. An avid reader since childhood, she decided to mesh her two favorite genres, romance and mystery. Working hard to complete the next book in The Wedded Bliss mystery series, she spends her free time participating in local writing groups, traveling and spending time with her family.
Christine has a bachelor’s degree in forensic science with a specialization in Crime Scene Investigation and a master’s degree in forensic psychology. Her background as a private investigator and obsession with all things crime related gives her endless fodder for her small-town cozy mysteries.
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Interview
Where are you from? I am originally from Columbus, Ohio, but now live in a small Lake-town in NW Ohio.
Tell us your latest news? I have been able to get my book onto the shelves of two amazing independent bookstores.
When and why did you begin writing? I began writing when I was very young. I would write short stories. Then I stumbled upon a story my mother had written. I was so fascinated and in awe that my mom had written a book. I decided I wanted to be just like her. She always instilled a love of reading into her children. It was not till 2008,however, that I decided to seriously pursue writing to get published. I loved that a story could take you into a whole different world, bring you joy, and make you forget about your troubles. I wanted to give that feeling to others.
When did you first consider yourself a writer? When I joined my local chapter of Romance Writers of America and began attending meetings and writing classes to further the craft.
What inspired you to write your first book? My first bookwas inspired by my love for cozy mysteries, true crime and passion for reading. I have an education in Forensic Science, and they say write what you know.
Do you have a specific writing style? I consider myself a plantser. I figure outthe main character, secondary characters, the crime, the victim and the suspects. Then I plot out the basic story points from beginning to end to use as a guide. I usually write each plot point on a flashcardfirst andarrange them which allows me to see where something is missing, or if I may need to add more to flesh out the story. I take those plot points and write them all down in a list. Then I use a notebook, usually a composition notebook and begin writing from the beginning. Sometimes if I get stuck, I will skip around or work backwards. It never fails, that during the writing process, a new plot point pops up. In one of my books, it began with one killer, and at the end of the draft, there were two. Once I handwrite the first draft, I will type it into a Word document and begin edits.
How did you come up with the title? Because my main character/sleuth runs a wedding planning business, I decided to use a play on popular wedding related phrases. For example, the first book in the series is called, I Thee Dead, which is a twist on I thee wed.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp? My story besides the mystery, is about friendship, found family and starting over. Even when things seem dire, your friends and family always have your back and are there to help.
What would you like my readers to know? That I appreciate you and love what I do. The support of our readers makes what we do worth it. Knowing that we can touch others with our stories is amazing. Ihope thatcreating these worlds and charactersbrings you enjoyment and you fall in love with them just as I have.
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
December 4 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
December 4 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
December 4 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
December 5 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
December 5 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
December 5 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT
December 6 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
December 6 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – AUTHOR GUEST POST
December 6 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – CHARACTER GUEST POST
December 7 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
December 7 – Deal Sharing Aunt – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
December 8 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW
December 8 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – REVIEW
December 9 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
December 9 – Ruff Drafts – AUTHOR GUEST POST
December 9 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT
December 10 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
December 10 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
December 10 – Frugal Freelancer – CHARACTER GUEST POST
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