I have joined up on a blog tour for Vikki Walton’s Cordial Killing (A Backyard Farming Mystery).
About the Book: Anne is excited for the opening of the Brandywine Inn. Kandi and Hope are her partners in the bed-and-breakfast in Carolan Springs, Colorado, where they also provide homesteading and herbal workshops for guests.
As soon as the guests arrive, it’s plain that the five old college chums have bad blood between them. When Anne finds a threatening note, it’s clear that someone is out for revenge. Then they find a guest dead. At first, the death appears to be natural, but suspicions begin to grow.
When a blizzard threatens the Inn, will it trap them all with a killer and no way out?
Cordial Killing is a classic who-dun-it with a twist. Set in the fictional small town of Carolan Springs, you will enjoy an armchair getaway into beautiful Colorado.
About the Author: Vikki’s first words were “I get it!” This attitude became her life-long mantra to always go after what she wants. It also helped her realize her desire to help others get what they really want out of life.
After spending years as a registered interior designer, Vikki began to write. While writing for periodicals, Vikki found herself on assignment interviewing publishers in Colorado Springs. It wasn’t long before the natural beauty of Colorado captured her heart.
After moving to Colorado, Vikki worked with nonprofits. However, she soon realized she needed more autonomy in her work.
Vikki started her own business as a nonprofit consultant and grant writer. She has helped nonprofits across the U.S. to receive millions of dollars for their work. Yet, she realized doing one thing wouldn’t satisfy her for long.
Vikki became a Work Quilter™ combining her many passions to create multiple income streams. She started speaking and teaching adults on myriad and diverse topics around her knowledge, skills and passions. She’s taught and spoken on Creative Writing, Design for Heart and Home, Fundraising Fundamentals , Suburban Homesteading, Permaculture, How to Get What You Really Want, and of course, Work Quilting. Two words that continually appear on instructor and speaker feedback forms are “engaging” and “knowledgeable.”
Born in Chicago, Vikki lived outside of Paris for a few years as a small child. That may account for her love of travel. She moved to Wichita with her parents before going on to live most of her life around the San Antonio, Texas area. She is the founder of #girlswantago and you can connect through Facebook or www.
Vikki is also an experienced, professional global house and pet sitter.
Vikki’s favorite genre is mystery so it wasn’t long before she had begun her first cozy mystery series. Incorporating her love of suburban homesteading, or as some call it, backyard farming, Vikki’s first book is Chicken Culprit.
You’ll most often find Vikki out hiking with her dog, outside gardening, traveling abroad, house or pet sitting, or writing her next book.
I conducted an Author Interview with Vikki and she gave some great answers! Here it is:
1. What is your top read of 2018 so far?
That’s a hard one. I think I’m going to have to go with the first one that comes to mind. I absolutely loved Death Stalks Kettle Street. It’s so fun because not only will readers enjoy it, but writers will too as it has a mystery within a mystery within a mystery.
2. What are your thoughts on book bloggers?
Book bloggers are often reaching those individuals who might never step foot into a library or who may not be avid readers yet. Book bloggers allow people to get a glimpse of a story and get important feedback about a book to see if its right for them. They are a gift to authors and readers alike.
3. Most anticipated book release of 2018?
Walking to the End of the World by Beth Jusino. I used to work with Beth and I keep having these daydreams of walking the Camino. I’m saving reading it until the dark dreary days of winter approach and I can really spend some time with it.
4. How many books are in your TBR Pile?
Too many or just right. It never ends as one book is read, two or more take its place.
5. Who is your favorite author?
No ifs, ands or buts—Agatha Christie.
6. How did you start writing?
I’ve always had stories in my mind. I started with writing articles for newspapers and periodicals, I progressed to grant writing and donor communications, and one day, I thought, enough—write your book. I wrote a nonfiction book on vocational guidance and after that my first cozy mystery.
7. Where is your favorite reading spot?
In bed.
8. Where do you find your ideas when creating a story?
Everywhere and anywhere. I’m always seeing things that trigger ideas.
9. What do you like about being an author?
Since I write fiction and nonfiction, I enjoy the ability to supply the reader with entertainment or instruction. When I hear that a book made someone laugh or that they are inspired to try something in their life, that’s the greatest reward.
10. If you had to describe yourself in a book title, what would it be?
The title that comes to mind is Distracted Diligence. I’m very driven but also have lots I want to do that can easily distract me from things I want to accomplish.
The author is also hosting a giveaway for one of her books she has already published.
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Talk to you later bookworms!