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Apr 15
1 min

SPRING GIVE-AWAY WINNERS!

I loved reading all your entries, and I can't wait until everyone can go back into bookstores! I would send a book to everyone if I could...

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Carlene O'Connor

Apr 7
1 min

Notification Settings and Apologies

Hello everyone. After posting the Spring Giveaway blog posting yesterday many of you received emails every time someone commented. I...

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Carlene O'Connor

Apr 6
1 min

Spring Giveaway!

A signed copy of MURDER IN AN IRISH BOOKSHOP. To enter, please add a comment in the comment box below. Do you have a favorite bookshop?...

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Carlene O'Connor

Feb 17
1 min

Upcoming release and an event

Hi everyone! MURDER IN AN IRISH BOOKSHOP releases February 26th and I can't wait. And then on Saint Patrick's Day I'll be doing a virtual...

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Carlene O'Connor

Dec 22, 2020
1 min

Thrilled to be in this company!

Thank you to Christian Science Monitor for including me (And Carline Lennon my narrator for THE IRISH VILLAGE MYSTERIES) in the top 4...

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Carlene O'Connor

Dec 11, 2020
1 min

Happy Holidays!

Hello readers, thanks for stopping by. This has been such a crazy year, and my thoughts are with all of you for safety and sanity....

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Carlene O'Connor

Apr 28, 2020
1 min

Wide-release Day of MURDER IN GALWAY

I'm happy to announce that MURDER IN GALWAY is now available in eBook, audiobook, and mass paperback wherever books are sold. If you need...

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Carlene O'Connor

Apr 10, 2020
1 min

HAPPY EASTER!

Like many of you, you may be celebrating alone this year, or separated from other loved family members and friends. We are all connected...

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Carlene O'Connor

Mar 11, 2020
1 min

Join me tonight... Authors on the Air

Hi there. Tonight I will be on Authors on the Air with Pam Stack. Hope you can have a listen! https://www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsonthea...

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Carlene O'Connor

Mar 4, 2020
1 min

Goodreads giveaway time!

Hey everyone. MURDER IN GALWAY is a Goodreads giveaway. 25 copies. May the luck of the Irish be with you. Cheers!

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Carlene O'Connor

Jan 29, 2020
1 min

Facebook Release Party

These are always fun. Chat with various cozy mystery writers and win prizes! FEBRUARY 25th 6 to 9 PM. I will be posting from 6 PM to 6:30...

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Carlene O'Connor

Jan 29, 2020
1 min

2020 Happenings

It's a new year, and apparently a new blog! MURDER IN AN IRISH COTTAGE will be out February 26th, 2020 and is now available for...

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Carlene O'Connor

Nov 22, 2019
1 min

Goodreads Giveaway!

It's goodreads giveaway time. Enter to win an advanced copy of MURDER IN AN IRISH COTTAGE. Cheers! #IrishVillageMysteries #cozymystery...

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Carlene O'Connor

Nov 21, 2019
1 min

Christmas Cocoa Murder gets a Seal too!

CHRISTMAS COCOA MURDER has been recognized by SUSPENSE MAGAZINE as one of the best anthologies of 2019. Cheers! #Bestof2019...

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Carlene O'Connor

Nov 16, 2019
1 min

Suspense Magazine Best of 2019

I'm excited to announce that MURDER IN AN IRISH PUB was chosen as Best Cozy of 2019 for their December Best of 2019 Issue. Thank you to...

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Carlene O'Connor

Nov 14, 2019
1 min

Book Club Fun

Book Clubs are the best! I had a wonderful evening chatting with the Half Sour Book Club in Chicago. To celebrate MURDER IN AN IRISH PUB...

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Carlene O'Connor

Nov 13, 2019
1 min

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2020

It's never too early to be excited about the new year. As much as I'm intending on enjoying the rest of 2019, I am eagerly awaiting...

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Sweet things to come and some already here!

Carlene O'Connor

Nov 13, 2019
1 min

Sweet things to come and some already here!

I might be biased but I think books made great holiday gifts. Even better, ones set during the holiday season. Still looking for a great...

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Carlene O'Connor

Nov 7, 2019
1 min

Who's Listening?

Audiobooks are a great activity, whether alone, with a date, spouse, or family members. Curl up by the fireplace, grab a mug of hot cocoa...

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Carlene O'Connor

Oct 29, 2019
1 min

FALLing in love

I've been so busy writing, many great books coming out, so it becomes extremely important to take the time to find joy in the little...

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