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Is It True: A Sour Note by Jill Piscitello @piscj18 #RLFblog #CozyMystery
After her wedding plans go up in flames, a woman’s steps toward healing are put on hold by the discovery of a murdered media darling in Jill Piscitello’s new cozy mystery, A Sour Note. Old friends, family, the one who got away, and accusations provide unexpectedly welcome distractions to her disastrous love life and non-existent career.
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Jill Piscitello. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
A Sour Note by Jill Piscitello
Genre Cozy Mystery
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PGOn the heels of a public, broken engagement, Maeve Cleary returns to her childhood home in Hampton Beach, NH. When a dead body turns up behind her mother’s music school, three old friends land on the suspect list.
Licking her wounds soon takes a back seat to outrunning the paparazzi who spin into a frenzy, casting her in a cloud of suspicion. Maeve juggles her high school sweetheart, a cousin with a touch of clairvoyance, a no-nonsense detective, and an apologetic, two-timing ex-fiancé. Will the negative publicity impact business at the Music Box— the very place she’d hoped to make a fresh start?
this is your first book?
No
this book is part of a series?
Yes. This is the first book in the Music Box Mystery series.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Yes. Storylines and character arcs often keep me awake when writing and editing.
you did research for this book?
Yes. Maeve is our sleuth. But her cousin is a bit of a clairvoyant with in-depth knowledge of plants and herbs. I researched the various medicinal properties of each. I also read quite a bit about police procedures.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Maeve is allergic to cats. When she moved out, her mother adopted four of the furry creatures. Now that Maeve is home, she’s dodging their undying affection. Cats enjoy showcasing their sense of humor by planting themselves in the lap of the one person in a room who wants nothing to do with them.
this book has more than one genre?
A Music Box is a cozy mystery offering a sprinkle of romance and a dash of the mystical.
you speak more than one language?
After six years of French in middle and high school, I wish I could say yes. This is a case of use it or lose it.
you grew up where you live now?
No.
you love to read?
A million percent true.
you are never late?
Usually, true.
you love pizza?
True. My favorite is pepperoni.
you love sushi?
True, but I’m picky about which dishes I’ll eat. The spicy tuna roll is my favorite.
you have a pet?
I have three doted on cats.
Where to buy A Sour Note
Publisher The Wild Rose Press
Amazon https://a.co/d/34CGFe7
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-sour-note-jill-piscitello/1143179529?ean=9781509249176Jill Piscitello Social Media
Jill Piscitello is a teacher, author, and an avid fan of multiple literary genres. Although she divides her reading hours among several books at a time, a lighthearted story offering an escape from the real world can always be found on her nightstand.
A native of New England, Jill lives with her family and three well-loved cats. When not planning lessons or reading and writing, she can be found spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and going on light hikes.
Website https://jillpiscitello.com/
Blog https://jillpiscitello.com/
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Piscj18
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/jillpiscitellobooks
BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jill-piscitello -
Coming soon: Tinsel and Tea Cakes by Jill Piscitello @Piscj18 #RLFblog #Sweet Holiday Romance
Step back in time and enjoy an unforgettable winter wedding in Jill Piscitello’s sweet holiday romance, Tinsel and Tea Cakes.
Jill Piscitello, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Tinsel and Tea Cakes.
Tinsel and Tea Cakes by Jill Piscitello
Genre Sweet holiday romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
Hair stylist Scarlett Kerrigan lost her job and her apartment. To alleviate a touch of self-pity, she succumbs to her stepmom’s pressure to attend a wedding in the New Hampshire White Mountains. Unfortunately, she runs into the vacation fling who promised the moon but disappeared without an explanation. Months have passed, but she is not ready to forgive and forget.
After a chaotic year, executive Wes Harley settles into his family’s event venue, The Timeless Manor. His carefully structured world is shaken to its core when Scarlett arrives for the Victorian Christmas wedding weekend. The feelings he never quite erased flood to the surface.
When secrets are revealed, will a magical chateau and a sprinkle of tinsel be enough to charm Scarlett?
Where to buy Tinsel and Tea Cakes
Publisher The Wild Rose Press
Coming Soon! To know when this book is available,
follow the author on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Jill-Piscitello/e/B08KY85BQ9/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Tinsel-Tea-Cakes-Christmas-Cookies-ebook/dp/B09J3FHCP8
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tinsel-and-tea-cakes-jill-piscitello/1140337314?ean=2940162331032Jill Piscitello Social Media
Jill Piscitello is a teacher, author, and an avid fan of multiple literary genres. Although she divides her reading hours among several books at a time, a lighthearted story offering an escape from the real world can always be found on her nightstand.
A native of New England, Jill lives with her family and three well-loved cats. When not planning lessons or reading and writing, she can be found spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and going on light hikes.
Website https://jillpiscitello.com/
Blog https://jillpiscitello.com/
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Piscj18
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/jillpiscitellobooks
BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jill-piscitello -
Is It True: Homemakers’ Christmas by Jill Piscitello @Piscj18 #RLFblog #SweetRomance #HolidayRomance
A woman is on a life changing path in Jill Piscitello’s sweet, holiday romance, Homemakers’ Christmas. Romance wasn’t supposed to be on the agenda.
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Jill Piscitello. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
Homemakers’ Christmas by Jill Piscitello
Genre Holiday Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G Sweet
A recent error in judgement has deposited Cricket Williams, her daughter, and a son spiking a high fever into a homeless shelter. A touch of Christmas magic is sprinkled upon her family when an eccentric volunteer invites them into her New England farmhouse. Blindsided with the proposition of a contractual living arrangement, Cricket is seized with renewed hope for her future.
Boris Glynn is in town visiting his grandmother but harbors a secret that will impact her life and the lives of his dearest friends. Complications arise when he is unable to restrain himself from pursuing his grandmother’s beautiful new neighbor.
As Cricket begins to succumb to Boris’s attention, her new world is shaken by a series of events that have the potential to destroy her plans for a fresh start.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
Yes, this is my first published book.
this book is part of a series?
TBD – A sequel is in early stages, but other projects have pulled me away. I’m hoping to return to the manuscript in coming months.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
True. I lost sleep for a variety of reasons. Story arcs definitely played a role. But one of the biggest factors was screen time. When working late into the night, I found it difficult to calm my mind after finally shutting down.
you did research for this book?
True. Research included homeless shelters, farms, and beekeeping.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
False
this book has more than one genre?
False
you speak more than one language?
Debatable. Does 6 years of French that hasn’t been used since high school count?
you grew up where you live now?
False
you love to read?
True. I don’t have a favorite genre and often have several vastly different books in progress.
you are never late?
False – But I make punctuality a priority.
you love pizza?
True – Even bad pizza is good pizza.
you love sushi?
True, but I can be picky about the sushi I’m willing to eat. My adventurous side comes and goes.
you have a pet?
True – I have 3 much adored cats.
Where to buy Homemakers’ Christmas
Publisher: Satin Romance, An imprint of Melange Publishing
Amazon https://amzn.to/3lfPR0f
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/homemakers-christmas-jill-piscitello/1137831589?ean=2940162645429
iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/homemakers-christmas/id1535411041?id=1535411041&ign-itsct=books_toolbox&ign-itscg=30200
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/homemakers-christmas
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1046865Jill Piscitello Social Media
Jill Piscitello is a teacher, author, and an avid fan of multiple literary genres. Although she divides her reading hours among several books at a time, a lighthearted story offering an escape from the real world can always be found on her nightstand.
A native of New England, Jill lives with her family and three well-loved cats. When not planning lessons or reading and writing, she can be found spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and going on light hikes.
Website https://jillpiscitello.com/
Blog https://jillpiscitello.com/
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Piscj18
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/jillpiscitellobooks
BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jill-piscitello