Appearing on Gelati's Scoop GZONE!

Tonight at 7 PM Eastern time, 5 PM Mountain time, I will be interviewed by Giovanni Gelati, writer of the well-known Gelati's Scoop blog, on his blogtalkradio show, Gelati's Scoop GZONE. To listen to the show live, go HERE. You can also call in with a comment or question at 1-949-270-5955.

Midnight Ink Author Panel on GZONE

Today at 7 PM eastern time, 5 PM mountain time, I will be a member of a panel of Midnight Ink authors who will be interviewed on Giovanni Gelati's GZONE blogspot radio show. Along with me, the panel will include Alice Loweecey, Sebastian Stuart, and Lois Winston. You can listen to the broadcast live or go to the website and listen to the archived broadcast later. This should be an interesting and fun program!

Deadly Currents in a Top 20 List, a Review, and a Giveaway

I'm absolutely thrilled that on-line book reviewer Giovanni Gelati has included my new Deadly Currents release on his list of Top 20 Novels of the First Quarter of 2011. The company my book is in includes Harlan Coben's Live Wire, James Patterson's Tick Tock, and Robert Crais's The Sentry, among others. Very heady company! You can see the whole list HERE.

A complimentary 4-star review for Deadly Currents has appeared on Once Upon a Romance. Reviewer Mary states, "Getting to the end of the book is like riding the whitewater, many ups and downs."

Also, the Mystery Writers of America is having its April book giveaway contest for readers, and my Deadly Currents is included in the prize pile. To enter, go HERE.

Feeling Grateful, Part Two

Last Wednesday, I blogged about things I was grateful for in my writing life. That included reviewers, both professional and amateur, who have praised my writing. I'd like to acknowledge some of those recent reviewers here today. The following folks have been kind enough to post thoughtful reviews on Amazon for my first two Claire Hanover gift basket designer mystery. Thanks to you all!

For A Real Basket Case:

Maureen Mullis says "...I would absolutely recommend reading this book. And if you happen to live in Colorado Springs, as I do, you'll find plenty of familiar landmarks that will add to your enjoyment."

Giovanni Gelati says "...Beth Groundwater has a very clever debut novel here...."

For To Hell in a Handbasket:

Patricia Rockwell says "...There are numerous chases, gun fights, dead bodies, kidnappings, captures, and all sorts of excitement that, to me, suggest that this book would make a great action/adventure movie--or at least a television movie of the week...."

"Birchleaf" says "...TO HELL in a HANDBASKET is the best Cozy-Mystery I have read this year...."