book Talk, FanTastic Fall, and new beginnings

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Greetings Book Lovers!!

Hope it's cool and brisk and lovely wherever you are....
Fall is my favorite season. I love the autumn colors, the big bulky sweaters, and most of all, I love the electric blankets! They're like catnip to Piper, and I love cuddling with her in front of a fire. 

What's your favorite season? I know I've got some diehard summer lovers in this bunch, as well as some extreme winter haters. Oh, and some spring flingers for sure! I get it, I do. But what about fall, y'all??

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Piper is wearing fashionably fall colors like ginger and gold.

In other news, I was honored to be part of the Elkhorn Fall Festival in my community. My cozy- mystery writer buddy, Michelle Bennington, and I shared a table and had quite the day. It was forty degrees when we started at 7:30am, and by the time we hit noon we were melting in the eighties. Also, we were the only vendor in the festival without a canopy. 

Turns out canopies aren't just for rain. Seriously, we spent most of the day shielding our eyes from the bright sun and burning up in our thick sweaters. Oh well, lesson learned, and we had a super time meeting readers and chatting with them about our respective series. I met several book lovers who signed up for my newsletter, so......if you're getting this, say hi via the comments below or email. I'd love to hear from you.

Here are some fun pics from the event, Note the oversized hats we bought in desperation. Sassy, huh?

Early morning, cool and fresh!

Later that afternoon, grateful to find a fellow vendor selling hats!

If you haven't read Michelle's Dumpster Dying yet--a cozy mystery involving Henny Wiley, a hoarder who lives with her husband's ghost and solves crimes in small town Kentucky--now is a good time to start as the audiobook is marked down on Amazon -->HERE!  

The newest book in the series, Killer Cache, will be released on December 2nd!

If you're into crime thrillers, y'all don't miss the next book in the Alyssa Wyatt series! I'm a huge Charly Cox fan, and these are serious page-turners! The great reviews and accolades are already rolling in from the UK. The Hunting Grounds will be available to order in the U.S. on November 18th!! But....guess who got a surprise copy from the author? That's right! In my mailbox along with some goodies from my "old" home state of New Mexico. Woohoo! Look for a review soon!

Autographed copy from one of my treasured writer buddies, the multi-talented Charly Cox!

​Well, I've saved the biggest news for last. My family and I are preparing for one of those Big Life Moments. Our only child, Bree, is having a baby! My hubby and I are beside ourselves! As the Big Day is imminent, we welcome your prayers. Last year Bree suffered an ectopic pregnancy, and Lord knows this pregnancy hasn't been easy, but... we are filled with hope... and trust in God.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." --Romans 15:13.

Bree and her wonderful husband, Phil

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Until next time, blessings to you and yours! And remember....

Stay Fearless and Faithful,

Hallie



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