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Cindy Sample

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Cindy Sample is a former corporate CEO who decided plotting murder was more fun than plodding through paperwork. After one too many mergers,she retired to write her national bestselling and award-winning Laurel McKay Humorous mystery series set in the California Gold Country. Spindrift Cove Mysteries, her newest series, is set in Washington State, featuring Sierra Sullivan, a former cruise director.

Cindy is a five-time LEFTY Award finalist for best humorous mystery and a two-time SILVER FALCHION Award finalist for best traditional mystery. She is a past president of the Sacramento chapter of Sisters in Crime and has served on the boards of the Sacramento Opera and YWCA. Visit her website at www.cindysamplebooks.com
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Cindy Sample I'm about 30 pages from typing "the end" to DYING FOR A DUDE, the 4th book in my Laurel McKay Mysteries.…moreI'm about 30 pages from typing "the end" to DYING FOR A DUDE, the 4th book in my Laurel McKay Mysteries.(less)
Cindy Sample Becoming a published author has made my life so much more fulfilling. It makes me smile to know that I've put a smile on many readers' faces. My goal…more Becoming a published author has made my life so much more fulfilling. It makes me smile to know that I've put a smile on many readers' faces. My goal is to entertain readers and give them a break from all of the negativity we see in the headlines. I enjoy public appearances and being able to share what I've learned about the publishing business with aspiring writers.(less)
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WHO’S YOUR FAVORITE DETECTIVE?

When I discovered Nancy Drew at an early age, I not only fell in love with reading mysteries, but also became addicted to watching them on TV. Some early favorites were 77 Sunset Strip, Hawaiian Eye, Honey West, and The Avengers.

Yes, I am really dating myself here. But I picked up some excellent karate moves from Emma Peel!

In writing my newest mystery, BIRTHDAYS ARE MURDER, there’s a moment when

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"DYING FOR A DECORATION is the ninth book in the Laurel McKay Mysteries by Cindy Sample. First off, if you need a humorous mystery that will have you ho-ho-ho-ing throughout the entire book, do yourself a favor and pick this up! Ms. Sample knows how t" Read more of this review »
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“cantered alongside the road as I”
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“like zaftig women. ” Zaftig? That was a new one. I would have to look it up, but I had a feeling the definition didn’t mean tall and slender.”
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Zoë Sharp Hi Cindy. Thanks so much for Friending me. How's the writing going with you?


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Cindy Sample Jeannie and Louis wrote: "Hi Cindy. How are you doing? I thought we were friends here on Goodreads, but, I guess it was on FB. I'm so glad to be friends with you now.

Have a happy Autumn.
Jeannie"


Jeannie and Louis wrote: "Hi Cindy. How are you doing? I thought we were friends here on Goodreads, but, I guess it was on FB. I'm so glad to be friends with you now.

Have a happy Autumn.
Jeannie"


It's hard to keep up with all of these networking tools. Thanks for finding me here. Hope you're feeling okay.


Jeannie and Louis Rigod Hi Cindy. How are you doing? I thought we were friends here on Goodreads, but, I guess it was on FB. I'm so glad to be friends with you now.

Have a happy Autumn.
Jeannie


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Beth Hi Cindy,
Thanks for befriending this fellow mystery author here as well as elsewhere!


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