Murder at the Seaview Hotel in Crime Writers' Association newsletter



Absolutely over the moon to have an article published in the June edition of the Crime Writers' Association newsletter, Red Herrings. It's all about my debut cosy crime, Murder at the Seaview Hotel.  

If you're wondering why the article's headline says that the book will have your foot tapping and set your top lip all a-quiver, it's because the book stars a group of 12 Elvis impersonators, called Twelvis. One of them ends up dead with his blue suede shoes missing.


Here's a very short teaser video I've made to tempt you....

 

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