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Today is the official release day for To Catch a Killer, book #6, and the last book in the Doc Holliday Mystery Series.
I am thrilled that To Catch a Killer, on its official release day, is #656 on Amazon's Bestseller list. WooHoo! Color me excited.
HAPPY READING!
Are
Spirits Real—Yes or No?
There is no scientific evidence that ghosts or spirits
exist, but many people believe in them.
The generally held opinion seems to be that ghosts
are monsters in ghost stories, however spirits are what remains of
someone who has died but still cares about their loved one, and perhaps protect
them from harm.
The Doc Holliday Mystery series contains six books. It
kicks off with: Fatal Passion and moves The Boneyard, Lights…Camera…Murder,
Monster in the Dark, 8 Seconds to Die, and ends with To Catch a Killer.
Dr. Tullah Holliday, is a veterinarian, but most
importantly she is part Cherokee and embraces the cultural history of her
mother and grandmother’s heritage. According to my research, yes, the Cherokee
traditionally believe in spirits, considering the spirit world to be
intertwined with the human world, and seeing signs, visions, and dreams as
gifts from these spirits.
This is a contemporary-paranormal series set in the fictional town of Enigma, Kentucky. Each book can be read as a stand-alone novel, but for maximum enjoyment, and to get to know Dr. Tullah Holliday, her Cherokee heritage, and her close-knit family and friends, it’s always better to read them in order. In each book, you will find out how spirit animals contact Tullah and help her solve what seem like unsolvable murders.
In book #6, To Catch a Killer, Tullah is visited by her mother's spirit, telling Tullah, "It's time." Also, and unexpectedly, Tullah is visited by the spirits of other dead women asking Tullah to find their killer and bring him to justice.
On a side note, I might add that there is an element
of fact in each book. However, it is up to you, to determine fact from fiction.
https://www.amazon.com/Catch-Killer-Doc-Holliday-Mystery/dp/1509258647
Until we meet again,
HAPPY READING!
Hello Readers,
Technically it’s still Summer for just a little longer, but it’s safe to say there’s already a busy feeling in the air as we leave the beach behind and look ahead to cooler weather, and the Fall. I hope you find some time to unwind in these next few months as best you can. If that happens to be with a book, I’m pleased to share the news that 8 Seconds to Die is available in paperback and ebook. The book finds Dr. Tullah Holliday as a guest on a ranch in Oklahoma to solve the suspicious murder of a former school bully’s father. But can she uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim?
8 Seconds to Die is book #5 in the Doc Holliday Mystery series. In fact, now is a perfect time to catch up on all of Dr. Tullah Holliday’s adventures – because she’ll be back in my next release, To Catch a Killer, coming November 11th and available for preorder now.
COMING SOON
TO CATCH A KILLER
For fourteen years, Dr.
Tullah Holliday has waited to use her empathic
abilities to avenge her mother’s death by neophytes who kill indigenous women
as part of their gang initiation.
After Tullah sends Clay
away, she realizes she is the killer’s next target. The truth about the night
her mother died in a dark alley is—deadly. And a second chance for love between
her and Clay could end before it’s even begun.
Whether you’re reading this series for the first time or
catching up, I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can find me on Instagram
@rogers.loretta2018, and FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/loretta.rogers.3591/
Until we meet again,
HAPPY READING!
Loretta
So often, I hear people say, “I don’t read. It puts me to sleep,” or, “I don’t read because it’s boring.” As a writer, I try to be opened minded to such comments, especially when a part of me wants to take offense.
As a child,
who grew up in an abusive home, reading was my safe haven, a place where I
could immerse myself in different worlds and live exciting adventures. I was
the proverbial bookworm. Throughout the course of my career as a teacher of
children, young adults, and senior adults, those who were avid readers enjoyed
immersing themselves in the lives of fictional characters, their
triumphs, their tragedies, their joys and sorrows, all which contributed to
shaping a reader’s emotional intelligence.
In this article, I’m putting aside my writer’s hat and
donning my teacher’s hat. Bear with me. I promise not to bore you to tears.
It doesn’t
surprise me when those who grew up reading fiction have a knack for empathizing
with people. Readers have been practicing it for years, one book at a time by
laughing and crying with fictional characters.
As a
multi-published author, I can personally vouch for this. As child who devoured
fiction books when growing up, I found my writing skills evolving with every
page I turned.
The more I
read, the more I was exposed to different writing styles, narrative structures,
and evocative language. All these elements silently seeped into my own writing.
It’s like I had a constant tutor guiding me through the art of storytelling,
helping me paint vivid images with words.
I used to
tell my students that I had traveled through time and space. I loved the awed
expressions on their faces. As an example, I’ve never actually visited Africa.
However, I’ve traveled to the Dark continent in books such as Barbara
Kingsolver’s “The Poisonwood Bible,” “Tarzan and the Apes,” by Edgar Rice
Burroughs, “Out of Africa,” by Karen Blixen, and “The Snows of Kilimanjaro,” by
Earnest Hemingway.
My point
being, that when I wrote my Historical romance, “Taming the Lyon,” I had never
visited Africa, but the knowledge I had gained from reading such wonderful
fiction novels, that a reader from South Africa, contacted me, asking how long
had I lived in Africa because I had painted such beautiful scenes with my
words. Wow! What a great compliment.
Life is full
of twists and turns, much like a good fiction book. Readers who grew up
navigating their way through intricate plot lines and surprising story arcs
naturally develop sharp problem-solving skills. How, you say?
Because they’ve
witnessed characters facing dilemmas, making tough choices, and finding
innovative solutions to their problems. This constant exposure to
problem-solving scenarios in fiction can subconsciously train the reader’s mind
to think critically and creatively in the face of real-life challenges.
One of the
most noticeable strengths of people who grew up reading fiction is their
expansive vocabulary. Each book they read is like a treasure trove of words,
filled with unique phrases, colloquialisms, and expressive language.
I remember
as a child being engrossed in stories of magical lands, heroic quests, and
brave characters who always found a way to victory, no matter the odds. These
tales ingrained in me a sense of resilience and hope.
Reading a
book isn’t a task you can rush through. It requires focus, patience, and the
ability to drown out distractions. Those who grew up with their heads in books
have been unknowingly training their minds to concentrate and focus for
extended periods.
My mother
would call me, and I would answer, “Just a minute.” Of course, that minute oft
times got me into trouble because it equated into a half-hour or more. When in
the sixth grade, I had a copy of Walter Farley’s “The Black Stallion,” tucked
inside my geography book. I was so engrossed in the story that I hadn’t heard the teacher call on me to read. I nearly fell out of my desk when she touched me on the
shoulder to get my attention. Boy was my face red.
However, this
ability to concentrate isn’t just limited to reading. It translates into other
areas of life too, be it studying for an exam, working on a project, or even
listening attentively to a conversation.
And that’s
the magic of reading fiction. It doesn’t just transport you to different
worlds; it turns you into someone who constantly seeks to understand and
explore the world around you.
So, to those
who grew up reading fiction books and to those who still do – keep turning the
pages. Read to your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or to clients
in nursing homes. Who knows what wonderous worlds you will open for them. And
what could be more magical than that?
Hello Readers,
Summer is in full swing. I hope you've been enjoying plenty of outdoor activities, and making lots of time to read.
All of my books come in print and as an Ebook. They are available at your favorite online stores: Amazon, BarnesNoble, Kobo, iTunes, Apple, and other.
If you're at outside, don't forget your sunscreen.
Until we meet again,
HAPPY READING!
Today is the official release day for To Catch a Killer , book #6, and the last book in the Doc Holliday Mystery Series. I am thrilled tha...
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