Coming October 7, 2011 from Avalon Books

Ellery Tinsdale’s father never talked about his childhood, never once mentioned what happened to his family, and never ever gave any indication there existed a lakefront resort in central Ohio founded by her ancestors.  Curious upon receiving notice of the death of an aunt she hadn’t known existed, Ellery travels to Braddocks Beach in hopes of learning a bit about her heritage.  What she finds is she is to inherit the family house, the family jewels, the family real estate holdings, the family bank accounts,  and, much to her dismay, the family role of Queen Bee.  Ellery also finds herself accused Aunt Izzy’s murder. ...read more

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Publication Credits: “The Case of the Missing Cookies”

Announcement:  Jayne Ormerod will be attending the New England Crime Bake Conference for Mystery writers and readers, November 11-13, 2011 in Dedham, MA.

Blond Luck (the sequel to The Blond Leading the Blond), was the 2nd place winner of the 2010 Get Your Stiletto In the Door contest, Chick Thrill category.  This annual contest is sponsored by Chick Lit Writers of the World, a special interest chapter of Romance Writers of America. 

The Blond Leading the Blond was a 2009 finalist in the Claymore contest sponsored by the Killer Nashville Conference for Thriller, Suspense, Mystery Writers and Readers.  Her publication contract with Avalon Books is a direct result of this contest.