Hello Readers,

This newsletter is a few days early because it's Halloween and I'm involved with a GIVEAWAY with some wonderful authors.  Don't miss out.  Enter now.  

Enter to win one of our SPECTACULARLY SPOOKY prizes! Three GHOULISH gift cards ($50, $25, $25) to a bookstore of choice will be given to three WICKEDLY lucky winners! All entries are welcome. Meet all of our EERILY talented authors and make a MONSTER match-up with some FRIGHTFULLY fantastic new favorites! Winners will be announced on the 31st so keep STALKING your author's page for results!ENTER HERE TO WIN: https://bit.ly/2022hauntedhalloweengiveaway

The 4th Fairy Garden Mystery, A FLICKER OF A DOUBT, is ready for pre-order. It comes out in March!  Don't you love the cover . . . below?  Love my artist!  

You can read more about it on my website.  Pre-orders really help an author.  It lets the publisher know how popular the series is.  And the great thing is if you order at your bookstore or online, you don't pay for it until you receive it!   

“ . . . This delectable otherworldly whodunit is sure to please cozy fans.” ~ Publisher’s Weekly

“A charming cozy with gardening tips, recipes, and a raft of suspects for those who don’t believe in fairies.” ~ Kirkus

“This charming and magical tale combines the best of cozy mysteries: a well-plotted murder, delightful characters, and an inviting setting. And I can’t overlook the cover… it’s magic all on its own.” ~ Cinnamon Sugar and a Little Bit of Murder

You can read more about it on my website, and get into the world of the Fairy Garden Mysteries, watch the book trailer, and more below.

The third book in the series,  A HINT OF MISCHIEF, came out in July! Did you get your copy?

And let's not forget that the 11th Cookbook Nook Mystery came out in April. Have you had a chance to get caught up on the series?  I hope you will.  The reviews have been really good. 

“Simmering with Resentment . . . is another fun installment in one of my favorite series.” ~ A Holland Reads blog

“This is the eleventh book in this series and I would recommend you read them all!” ~  Pirate Patty on Amazon, “Top 1000 Reviewer Vine Voice”

You can read more about it on my website, and get into the world of the Cookbook Nook Mysteries, watch the book trailer, and more below.

A copy of STIRRING THE PLOT.  It has a not too spooky Halloween theme . . .  or any choice of a Cookbook Nook Mystery.  

See complete list on my website.

Scroll down for winner's name.

THE MAILING LIST WINNER FOR
BOOK IS:
Barbara (042bad at gmail dot com)

You have until November 21st to contact me to claim your book.
Email me using your above address
at daryl@darylwoodgerber.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
Congratulations!

I'm almost done with the first draft of the 5th Fairy Garden Mystery!  Woot!  Once I complete that, I'll set it aside for a month and do the final draft of the 12th Cookbook Nook Mystery.  My mind is working in overtime for sure, but I do love writing, editing, and living with my characters.  A writer's life is never dull.  

I just finished Krista Davis's charming Paws & Claws Mystery, A GOOD DOG'S GUIDE TO MURDER.  What a fun series. This one is set during Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas holidays.  Don't miss it.

I'm listening to NO STRANGERS HERE, by Carlene O'Connor.  This author is new to me and I'm loving the Irish setting. The narrator's voice is spot-on!  Can't wait to read the rest of the series. 

I just have to share this recipe.  It won't show up in my book until a year from now, but it's so good and perfect for the season all the way through New Year's. These are gingersnap brownies and they are spicy and delicious!   And so easy to make.   Enjoy.  

GINGERSNAP BROWNIES

(Yield: 9—16)

• 1 package brownie mix (*may use gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons brewed espresso coffee
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease a 9” pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix the brownie mix, cocoa powder, brown sugar, confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.

In another bowl, stir the melted butter and espresso.  Cool for 5 minutes.  Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and egg.  Add the butter mixture to the brownie mix batter.  Stir with a spatula until the batter is smooth.  Fold in the chocolate chips and stir again to incorporate.

Pour the batter—it is gooey—into the prepared pan.  Bake for 25­–30 minutes, until the edges start to pull away from the sides.  Do not overbake.  A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Cool brownies at least 20 minutes before cutting.

Sparky loves Halloween.  This is the only costume he will wear . . . a Halloween bandana.   However, he likes to stop and inspect all the huge gigantic really ugly spider decorations, for some reason.  They freak me out, but he's intrigued. Luckily, they don't move!  LOL  

That's it. That's all that is fit to print.
May your joy come from reading.
May your lives be filled with love.

Until next time…all my best,