When you live in a remote part of a country, you don`t take it for granted that parcels arrive in your neck of the woods. I’ve been lucky: I got a box full of copies of my new book “Murderous Morning” that had crossed the border from the United States to Canada. Which is quite a feat in these not so reliable times.
To hold a new book in my hands for the first time is always a moment of bliss. Here it is – my baby! This time I had my man film me while opening the parcel with a sharp knife. We used my cell phone and I gave him instructions. What I forgot to tell him was the clue when he had to press the stop botton. Alas! He went on filming long after I had finished. So much for the first take – it had to be repeated.
We also had an audience: the two foster cats that live right now in our house. They lost their old home and are looking for a new one. In the meantime I socialize with them and try to slim them down a bit.
We had some snow fall here in Northern Newfoundland, just a sprinkle but a sign for things to come. The wood furnace is going full blast and I have my winter clothes ready.
My translator Gerald Chapple keeps sending me chapters of my next English crime novel which features Calista Gates, a Canadian RCMP sergeant. I haven’t found a title for it yet but I will let you know soon.
The first reviews of “Murderous Morning” are so wonderful and encouraging that it is a joy to continue writing for you. Here are some quotes:
“Ms. Calonego weaves a rich and visual tale of murder most foul, revealing what really goes on in small town rural Canada, and the secrets held therein. Murderous Morning has a very satisfying ending, but the journey is the thing here; a thrilling ride throughout.”
John Razor on Amazon.com
” I loved that this story had many exciting elements, such as family drama, a mystery, and enough tension between the various characters to keep me guessing until the end. Frankly, I felt like I’d been on an expedition through the Canadian wilderness by the time I finished this book.”
Susanne from the blog Susanne`s Reading List
“The plot unfolded nicely and I was taken by surprise at the end to find out ‘who done it’. The characters developed well throughout the story. I would love to see some of them continue into sequels!”
Reader Stephanie Moul, Canada
