Dear reading friends,

I am super excited to tell you that because of your enthusiasm, I'm signing a contract for two more books in the Key West food critic series! Thanks to absolutely every one of you who bought a book, reviewed a book, told a friend, or contacted your library to request they carry the series. All of this matters—a lot!

Meanwhile, I've turned in the copyedits for the book coming next August, A CLUE IN THE CRUMBS. Titles and cover art was the topic of my "What We're Writing" post on Jungle Red this month. If you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, this post is for you!

If you need something to nibble as the leaves turn colors and the nights settle in earlier, I recommend this pretty easy recipe for cheese gougeres...

Don't forget, only through the end of the month, A DEADLY FEAST and THE KEY LIME CRIME are on sale for $1.99.

And finally, I can't help sharing this review of A DISH TO DIE FOR from Cynthia Chow at Kings River Life. I feel so happy when a reader/reviewer absolutely gets what I was trying to share:

“There is a thoughtful tone throughout the novel as Hayley and her senior friend Miss Gloria find themselves in the midst of others’ complicated, troubled, and even abusive relationships. Through it all readers are able to revel in the enviable setting, abundance of adorable pets, and engaging characters.”
—Cynthia Chow, Kings River Life (Read full review)

Again, thanks for reading and thanks for your friendship. Since it's election season and I suspect lots of us are feeling a little testy, I'll end with a quote from Wonder Woman: "Because no matter how small an act of kindness or generosity or simple positivity you put out into the world, it will make a difference."

Love,
Lucy Burdette

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