Wow!
May 16th, 2012A big, big thank you to everyone who bought a copy of Copycat Killing and to all the booksellers who have said so many great things about Kathleen, Owen and Hercules. The book debuted at # 24 on the New York Times bestseller list and is the bestselling mass market mystery this week at Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide!
As well, huge thanks go to everyone who has spread the word about Brenda Novak’s Auction to raise funds for diabetic research. The auction continues until the end of the month. You can see the Magical Cats bag here. The winning bidder will have the opportunity to name the new Magical Cat.
We have winners!
May 1st, 2012Yes winners, plural.
We decided to pick two winners instead of one from all the entries in the Tell Us Your Favorite Cosy Mysteries contest.
Betsy W. wins a copy of Copycat Killing and this Copycat totebag.
Nancy H. wins a copy of Copycat Killing and this Mini-Kitty book tote.
Thank you to everyone who entered. There will be more chances to win in upcoming issues of Sofie Kelly News.
And thank you to everyone who sent book suggestions. The ladies will be reading for a long time.
Brenda Novak’s Auction
May 1st, 2012Brenda Novak’s Auction to Benefit Diabetes Research is now live. Please spread the word.
This is the Magical Cats Book Tote. Along with everything you see in the photo comes the opportunity to name a new Magical Cat!
Read Humane
April 27th, 2012
My publisher, Penguin Group (USA), is pleased to introduce Read Humane™ . Penguin is supporting the fight against animal cruelty with a $25,000* donation to The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team.
* Regardless of Sales
May is National Pet Month—and Penguin is pleased to offer six of their bestselling mass market titles to support our furry friends
The Read Humane special editions feature a distinctive Read Humane seal on their covers. Participating authors include the Read Humane spokesperson, Nora Roberts, as well as Rebecca M. Hale, Alison Pace, Miranda James, Linda O. Johnston, and me.
According to The Humane Society of the United States, its Animal Rescue Team rescues thousands of animals from puppy mills, animal fighting operations, hoarders, and other situations where animals suffer from life-threatening cruelty. They also provide expert animal rescue response at natural disasters.
You can help in the fight against animal cruelty by spreading the word about the Read Humane program or by making a tax-deductible donation today. To make a donation online, and to find out more about the work of The Humane Society of the United States, please visit: humanesociety.org. 
Thanks.
Kitty Treats
April 26th, 2012If your cat is a catnip lover the way Owen is, maybe he or she will like Stinkies Sardines.
They’re available in lots of pet stores including the Humane Society online store.
Pens Fatales
April 11th, 2012Jungle Red Writers
April 5th, 2012Maggie Gets Her Man
March 26th, 2012Nightborn is here!
March 15th, 2012
If you like paranormal or urban fantasy at all I think you’ll enjoy my friend Lynn Viehl’s new novel of the Darkyn.












