Traci Hall's Blog

It is my book birthday, and I've had twins--the fraternal kind that are completely different.
Mrs. Morris and the Day of the Dead is about Charlene Morris, and her ghostly roomie Jack, who is also her best friend, and Detective Sam, who has been in love with Charlene for some time. His patience is rewarded in the finale--there are lots of twists and turns as they help a guest discover whether or not her missing sister is actually deceased. November 1st, the Day of the Dead, is when the veil is thinnest. Charlene (and Jack) agree to help through paranormal channels, while Sam, who is shocked that Charlene truly believes in ghosts, and Avery does too, promises to find the truth in the real world. I had a blast writing this story, and did a lot of research on Santa Muerte and ofrenda altars. I believe there is something more. Do you?

In Death at an Irish Village, Rayne and Ciara are halfway through the 12 month deadline set in Nevin McGrath's will to save the village, or lose it all. They have learned to work together but the villagers are not on the same page. When one is found murdered in the cemetery, things go sideways for the cousins, who refuse to give up. When I was researching for this story, I was fascinated by the fact that the Irish Crown Jewels were stolen a hundred years ago and never found...well, I came up with a fictional solution to the crime that I hope you find entertaining.
Blarney, Rayne's first ever pup, is a doll and has some psychic powers. Amos, our hunky grounds manager, has his eye on Rayne to make her forget about her rotten ex.
Have you ever had to deal with a bad breakup?

I'd love it if you gave these books a shot--the Salem series is written as Traci Wilton, and the Irish Castle Mystery series as Ellie Brannigan.

You can reach me at traciella@aol.com

I am opening up my private FB group for my review team, if you would like to join. I will be holding a drawing for amazing prizes, and there will be many chances to win either print books, cute tall glasses with covers on them, or various swag items.
I will announce winners on August 31st.
Head on over :
https://www.facebook.com/groups/65232...
Also, if you are on NetGalley, Mrs. Morris and the Day of the Dead is available to read and review as is Death at an Irish Village.
Happy reading!
Traci

Hey, all--
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I was in Lake Chelan the weekend after Memorial Day where I did a little research for my new series, Cider Falls Orchard Mysteries. This is the apple capital in Washington—we went to a cider press and made our own cider. The people were so friendly and it doesn't get any fresher. APPLE PIES AND POISONED LIES will be out in September of 2026.
I’m excited because this is my first hardcover for Kensington.

I was in Georgia for a cozy con in April and had the joy of meeting a fellow Scottie lover and reader, Kathleen Dannecker Nixon—thank you for braving the torrential rain! I’m a reader as well as an author, and I was next to Molly McRae, the author of the Haunted Shell Shop mysteries—I highly recommend the series.
What are you reading these days? Send me an email and I’ll send you some stickers of my latest book covers that I think turned out cute.

I hope you’re caught up on the Salem series, as book 10 comes out in August—MRS. MORRIS AND THE DAY OF THE DEAD will be the final in the series. You might need a tissue. I sure did.
Book 3 in the Irish Castle mysteries comes out in August as well. DEATH AT AN IRISH VILLAGE, as Ellie Brannigan.
To celebrate, I will be signing at the Barnes and Noble in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday August 30th, at 2:00, and I’ll bring sugar skull cookies. I will be in NOLA for Bouchercon September 4-8, and there might be another cozy con at the end of September, in Pittsburgh.

I would love to talk books :)
Happy reading,
Traci

It's Thanksgiving, and I'd like to share a gift to my fellow readers--Christmas By the Sea, my holiday romance boxed set, is free 11/27--12/1 2024.
Click on the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GCVSDPZ

What is included?
Holiday By the Sea
Blue Christmas By the Sea
Santa Baby By the Sea

I am not cooking this year as I am on deadline--what are your plans?
No matter what they are, I wish you the time to find a few moments for yourself.

Hugs!
Traci

On sale today for only 99 Cents--
Free-spirited Grace Sheldon is used to living on a tight budget as a freelance photographer. But nothing short of a miracle could produce the thirty thousand dollars she owes on the house she’s inherited. Without steady employment, the bank refuses to give her a loan. Working a temp job won’t give her nearly enough, but she’ll take any little bit she can get until she figures out a solution. On her first day, though, she realizes this is no ordinary office—and her handsome new boss is no ordinary man.

After Sawyer Rivera’s well-planned career in Seattle officially imploded, all he’s looking for is a small beach town where he can open a dog training facility and start a simple life. Except that his new office assistant is anything but simple. Grace is carefree, artsy, and knows more about her pet chickens than dogs. And she’s fast becoming the best part of his day.

They’re complete opposites—and it’s completely refreshing. But when her month of employment ends, Grace could disappear from Sawyer’s life for good…unless he gives his quirky, picture-perfect assistant one incredibly convincing reason to stay.


Free-spirited Grace Sheldon takes a temp job in order to save her grandmother’s house, but realizes on that first day that her new boss is no ordinary man, but a famous dog trainer down on his luck.

Sawyer likes routine and order, but his new assistant is anything but—and instead of a pet dog, she has chickens. Despite their differences, Grace is becoming the best part of his day.

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Murder at a Scottish Castle
SUMMARY

Sweater shop owner Paislee Shaw never feels more at home in Scotland than when she hears the bagpipes. But a murderer is about to introduce a sour note . . .

With the summer days getting shorter in the seaside village of Nairn, the annual bagpiping competition at Ramsey Castle promises to be quite the end-of-season blowout. Paisley has snagged a special invitation from the dowager countess, who wants to showcase her cashmere goods in the castle gift shop, and she's brought her son Brody, Grandpa, and their black Scottish terrier Wallace.

There's a fierce rivalry between Robert Grant, the Earl of Lyon, and last year's winner Jory Baxter, with Grant loudly vowing to show up the blowhard Baxter and claim clan bragging rights. But the reigning champion has barely put the reed to his lips when he turns red and collapses, soon to take his dying breath. DI Zeffer suspects foul play.

With a possible murderer in their midst, the rest of Nairn won't breathe easy until Paisley applies her sleuthing skills to make sure justice is served and the killer pays the piper . . .

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I hope you enjoy book five in the Scottish Shire series!

Murder at a Scottish Wedding is on sale for sixty percent off--only 8.00!
SUMMARY
As her friend's matron of honor, Paislee Shaw vows to solve the mystery of a missing brooch and a dying wedding guest . . .

Paislee's specialty sweater shop and yarn business Cashmere Crush, in the charming Scottish village of Nairn, is closed today for a special occasion. Her bonnie bestie Lydia is moments away from walking down the aisle of the church at Old Nairn Kirk to wed Corbin Smythe. Gramps and Paislee's eleven-year-old son Brody are seated in the pews with the other guests-the only family not in attendance is their black Scottish terrier Wallace. As matron of honor, Paislee is at her friend's side when Lydia lets out a frantic cry. The Luckenbooth brooch her betrothed gave her is missing. A traditional Scottish love token, the gold heirloom has been in his family for generations and not wearing it could bring bad luck-according to the superstitious Smythes.

But the real misfortune falls on a distraught cousin who suddenly disrupts the ceremony and dies with the brooch in her hand. The Smythes insist it's the curse. But Paislee must broach the subject of . . . murder. And was the intended victim the guest-or the bride? Only Paislee can determine who to pin the murder on . . .
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So excited to share that book seven in the Salem B and B series is out today!
Mrs. Morris and the Wolfman can be found at your favorite bookstore in ebook or print format.

Just to recap:
Charlene Morris is taking a night away from her Salem, Massachusetts, B&B—and its resident ghost—to enjoy a spooky double-bill, until murder upstages the evening . . .

Saturday night at the movies has some added flair now that Darren and Elise Shultz are reopening one of Salem’s classic theaters. Charlene is delighted to help the couple with their venture, and Darren has lined up a cult classic double-header featuring Lon Chaney in The Wolfman. But things get hairier than expected when Elise starts to choke on her popcorn mid-movie—and once the lights go up,
she’s dead . . .

When tests reveal Elise's popcorn was poisoned, Detective Sam Holden eyes her husband as the guilty party. Charlene doesn’t believe Darren would hurt his wife—even if his company’s specialty seasoned salts were sprinkled on the fatal snack. But who else had a motive to do something so unsavory? With a little help from Jack, the handsome ghost who haunts her B&B, Charlene delves into the ill-fated couple’s past. And the more she learns, the more Charlene wonders if this time, she’s bitten off more than she can chew . . .


https://www.barnesandnoble.com/.../mr...

https://books.apple.com/.../mrs-morri...

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Can't believe that book #7 will be out 8/22/23!

I'm very excited about the buzz from Kirkus on Mrs. Morris and the Wolfman.
"A tasty tale for those who like their mysteries with a dash of paranormal fantasy."

You can read the full review here:
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...#

You haven't heard about the latest Charlene, Jack, and Sam are up to? No worries--here's the scoop:
Charlene Morris is taking a night away from her Salem, Massachusetts, B&B—and its resident ghost—to enjoy a spooky double-bill, until murder upstages the evening . . .

Saturday night at the movies has some added flair now that Darren and Elise Shultz are reopening one of Salem’s classic theaters. Charlene is delighted to help the couple with their venture, and Darren has lined up a cult classic double-header featuring Lon Chaney in The Wolfman. But things get hairier than expected when Elise starts to choke on her popcorn mid-movie—and once the lights go up,
she’s dead . . .

When tests reveal Elise's popcorn was poisoned, Detective Sam Holden eyes her husband as the guilty party. Charlene doesn’t believe Darren would hurt his wife—even if his company’s specialty seasoned salts were sprinkled on the fatal snack. But who else had a motive to do something so unsavory? With a little help from Jack, the handsome ghost who haunts her B&B, Charlene delves into the ill-fated couple’s past. And the more she learns, the more Charlene wonders if this time, she’s bitten off more than she can chew . . .

You can preorder you copy here:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mrs-...

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https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Morris-Wol...

I find that I've been reading a lot more due to the hot weather...what about you? How are you beating the heat?

Traci

This week In the Dog House is on sale for only 99 cents along with other men in uniform through Entangled.
I am polishing Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid this week with a break for Thanksgiving on Thursday.
I'm going to keep the classic recipes and try a new one this year too--do you keep a tradition menu for Thanksgiving? Or do you switch it up?

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

Hugs,
Traci

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