Only in August did I add the Mystery genre (cozy) to The Season lineup. In the past, I think I’ve already spoken about my love of Agatha Christie novels and the fact that I think she was a veritable genius.
Well today, I want to talk about a relatively new mystery author who caught the eye and praise of one of my fabulous reviewers, Kat (seriously, Kat writes a pretty darn flawless review). The author’s name is Wendy Lyn Watson, and her sophomore book, SCOOP TO KILL is featured in The Season’s September issue. So far, it’s been the highest rated Mystery, so I’d say that’s a good place to start.
Bio:
(I lifted right off her website, which I like very much, btw)
Wendy Lyn Watson teaches constitutional law to college students by day and writes deliciously funny cozy mysteries, with a dollop of romance, by night. While she does not commit–or solve–murders in real life, her love of ice cream is 100% true. She’s also passionately devoted to 80s music, Asian horror films, and reality TV. A native of Ohio, she’s lived in Virginia, Michigan, Minnesota, Louisiana, and Texas, where she currently lives with her husband and four spoiled felines.
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Wendy’s debut book is aptly named, I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM–as you can see there is a whole ice cream theme.
Tallulah Jones, proprietor of Dalliance, Texas’s old-fashioned ice-cream parlor, dishes up luscious ice cream that is simply to die for….
Unfortunately, Remember the A-la-mode’s profits are melting faster than a snow cone in July–and Tally’s stuck scooping sundaes for her two-timing ex-husband and his bodacious new girlfriend, Brittanie, at his company luau. To make matters worse, twenty years after she dumped him in the Tasty-Swirl parking lot, Tally’s high school beau, Finn Harper, comes back to town–looking every bit as delicious as a double-dip raspberry mascarpone waffle cone.
The cherry on top? Brittanie drops dead, and Tally’s suddenly the prime suspect in her murder investigation. To catch a killer, Tally will have to churn up Dalliance’s darkest secrets and dip deep into the past. But can Tally freeze out the real culprit before a murder charge puts her dreams on ice for good?
As I stated above, her next book released in September and it was–again aptly titled–SCOOP TO KILL (I seriously love these titles).
Click to read review
Tallulah Jones may be the proprietor of Dalliance, Texas’s old-fashioned ice cream parlor, but she’s no stranger to cold-blooded murder . . .
No one is more shocked than Tally when the local college serves up a double dip of death. During the annual Honor’s Day festivities, Tally’s niece Alice stubles upon the body of a graduate student. Suspicion falls on teh English professor he accused of sexual harassment, but a couple days later, she’s found dead too.
Tally steps out from behind the counter of Remember the A-la-mode to clear the professor’s name. But in an English department sprinkled with failing students, cutthroat academics, and extramarital affairs, the list of suspects rivals A-la-mode’s choice of flavors. When Alice gets chillingly close to a killer, Tally realizes she must act fast before someone else is put on ice.
I don’t know about you, but I love a good cozy mystery on a cool Fall night (okay, so if it’s like 90 degrees like it is where I am, that’s okay too). And I’m so very happy Kat brought Wendy to my attention.
And I’d love you to give Wendy’s books a try too, and I’ll start you off by giving away both books to one lucky commenter. I’d also love feedback on how you liked it.;)
25 Replies to “Author Under The Radar: Wendy Lyn Watson”
Okay its been a while since I’ve read a good mystery and these sound perfect and fun. I’ve noticed that I’ve been browsing for other genres but just don’t know what books I’d get.
I’d love to read her books, I do enjoy a good mystery.
This is a new to me author and since I love mysteries I’d love to win this giveaway.
Love & Hugs,
Pam
I also enjoy a cozy mystery, especially with a dollop of romance. I also agree that those titles are captivating!!!
They are going on my wishlist for sure.
Valerie
in Germany
who also loves Agatha Christie.
What I do love about this site is that Bev always seem to bring the spotlight to authors that might not be well known. I like to curl up with a good mystery on a cold day. After reading the blurb, I will definitely keep this author on my radar.
Aside from Agatha Christie, another fav cozy mystery writer is Alexander McCall Smith (both No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency and the Isabel Dalhousie series). Of course, I had no idea I’ve been reading cozy mysteries. I’m willing to give the above books a try.
These covers are too cute!
Never heard of these, thanks for bringing them to my attention!
Thanks for the intro/info to this author. I probably never would have picked up one of her books to look at because of the cartoony cover. But the stories sound fun and interesting!
I’m always on the look out for fun cozy mystery authors! I’ll have to add Wendy Lyn Watson to my list.
I enjoy cozy mysteries and I’d love to get the chance to check out both of Wendy Lyn Watson’s books. Mysteries with ice cream in the mix, I love it!
I don’t think you could go wrong with ice cream themed books!
Love mysteries. would love a chance to read hers.
These sound great! I would love the chance to win them!!
Oh, pick me. I grew up on Agatha Christie, so I love a good mystery. 🙂
There seems to be a surge of cozy mysteries, many with food themed titles, on the market these past few years. They are fun and offer an enjoyable way to add a little suspense to our day.
I had not heard of this author or series. I’ll have to give her a try.
I do enjoy the occasional mystery and they look like fun ones.
I love ice cream so will give this book a try. I am always looking fo rnew authors to read.
I really really liked You Scream, I Scream. I can’t wait to read the 2nd book!
I, too, never heard about this author so wouldn’t mind getting her books to try:)
Cute covers and both books sound like fun reading. Count me in the draw please!
I am crazy over cozies! I haven’t seen a series with an ice cream theme yet! How perfectr would it be to sit and read these books and have a bowl of butter pecan or cherries delight. Will add this author to look for list. As usual the covers are great. Good Work!
CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com
This gal is clearly having a ball creating her characters and situations. Her perfect touch with detail is spot on.
What a great concept, your series sounds like a fun read!
I know Wendy and am buying her book at a signing we’re doing together Wednesday so don’t enter me in the drawing, but I had to weigh in on how much fun her mystery a la mode series is and what a great sleuth Tally Jones is. Love Wendy’s wit, and Dalliance, TX is the perfect setting. I can’t wait to dig into Scoop to Kill!
Also so awesome to see you highlighting mysteries on The Season for Romance, since romance is everywhere and in practically everything!
Bio:Tallulah Jones, proprietor of Dalliance, Texas’s old-fashioned ice-cream parlor, dishes up luscious ice cream that is simply to die for….
Tallulah Jones may be the proprietor of Dalliance, Texas’s old-fashioned ice cream parlor, but she’s no stranger to cold-blooded murder . . .
Okay its been a while since I’ve read a good mystery and these sound perfect and fun. I’ve noticed that I’ve been browsing for other genres but just don’t know what books I’d get.
I’d love to read her books, I do enjoy a good mystery.
This is a new to me author and since I love mysteries I’d love to win this giveaway.
Love & Hugs,
Pam
I also enjoy a cozy mystery, especially with a dollop of romance. I also agree that those titles are captivating!!!
They are going on my wishlist for sure.
Valerie
in Germany
who also loves Agatha Christie.
What I do love about this site is that Bev always seem to bring the spotlight to authors that might not be well known. I like to curl up with a good mystery on a cold day. After reading the blurb, I will definitely keep this author on my radar.
Aside from Agatha Christie, another fav cozy mystery writer is Alexander McCall Smith (both No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency and the Isabel Dalhousie series). Of course, I had no idea I’ve been reading cozy mysteries. I’m willing to give the above books a try.
These covers are too cute!
Never heard of these, thanks for bringing them to my attention!
Thanks for the intro/info to this author. I probably never would have picked up one of her books to look at because of the cartoony cover. But the stories sound fun and interesting!
I’m always on the look out for fun cozy mystery authors! I’ll have to add Wendy Lyn Watson to my list.
I enjoy cozy mysteries and I’d love to get the chance to check out both of Wendy Lyn Watson’s books. Mysteries with ice cream in the mix, I love it!
I don’t think you could go wrong with ice cream themed books!
Love mysteries. would love a chance to read hers.
These sound great! I would love the chance to win them!!
Oh, pick me. I grew up on Agatha Christie, so I love a good mystery. 🙂
There seems to be a surge of cozy mysteries, many with food themed titles, on the market these past few years. They are fun and offer an enjoyable way to add a little suspense to our day.
I had not heard of this author or series. I’ll have to give her a try.
I do enjoy the occasional mystery and they look like fun ones.
I love ice cream so will give this book a try. I am always looking fo rnew authors to read.
I really really liked You Scream, I Scream. I can’t wait to read the 2nd book!
I, too, never heard about this author so wouldn’t mind getting her books to try:)
Cute covers and both books sound like fun reading. Count me in the draw please!
I am crazy over cozies! I haven’t seen a series with an ice cream theme yet! How perfectr would it be to sit and read these books and have a bowl of butter pecan or cherries delight. Will add this author to look for list. As usual the covers are great. Good Work!
CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com
This gal is clearly having a ball creating her characters and situations. Her perfect touch with detail is spot on.
What a great concept, your series sounds like a fun read!
I know Wendy and am buying her book at a signing we’re doing together Wednesday so don’t enter me in the drawing, but I had to weigh in on how much fun her mystery a la mode series is and what a great sleuth Tally Jones is. Love Wendy’s wit, and Dalliance, TX is the perfect setting. I can’t wait to dig into Scoop to Kill!
Also so awesome to see you highlighting mysteries on The Season for Romance, since romance is everywhere and in practically everything!