January 28, 2025
My Secret Identity

Those who know me are aware that I also write cozy mysteries under the pen name Maggie Pill. (I chose that pseudonym by taking my grandmother's name, Margaret Pillsbury, and making it cute.) Maggie has a series called Cats & Crime, in which the protagonist is a woman who loves and rescues cats. There are three books in the series thus far. While I don't often read my reviews on Amazon, I saw one recently that asked, "Why would I want to read a book about a grumpy old woman with a bunch of cats?"

 If you need to ask, you probably shouldn't.  :)

I bring this up because I got word this morning that Book #3, Have Cats--Will Crime-Solve, has been released as an audio book. Audible has it now; (See it HERE) Amazon will within a day or two. I have codes that readers can use to download a free listen, so let me know if you're interested by replying here. I can also provide a listen of Book 1, Cats and Crimes, if you prefer to start at the beginning of a series.

Why do authors give away books? I hope you'll write a review once you finish so others can decide if they want to try a book. Reviews also raise a title in the rankings, which helps readers find it. On-line book listings heavily favor the Big Authors, whose names come up first when you type in "Mystery" because they sell lots of books. You have to scroll down a mile to find an indie publisher like me, but good reviews help. 

If you're in the mood for a good cozy mystery, (Maggie doesn't go for zany or silly) give this series a try.