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The Case of Back Cover Copy

Imajin Books just released back cover copy for A Purse to Die For. That's the book I'm in! Because they can't talk about everybody on the back cover, you won't see my name. But every self-respecting amateur detective needs a sidekick. In A Purse to Die For that's me!


What’s more treacherous than navigating a pack of society matrons at a designer sale? 
 
Stalking a killer…


When fashionista and television celeb Gina Monroe goes home to attend the funeral of her late grandmother, the last thing she expects to encounter is murder. And the reading of the will is anything but fashionable as unanswered questions arise. Who is the dead woman in the woods behind the family house? And why is she dressed in Milano designer clothes?

With help from her cousin Tony and Detective Rob Dumont, Gina investigates the not-so-model citizens around her. When another murder occurs, a pattern slowly emerges and Gina wonders if her grandmother's death wasn't so natural after all.


YOURS, BECKI GREEN. TO LEAVE ME (AND CYNTHIA) A MESSAGE, CLICK ON THE COMMENT BUTTON BELOW.

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  1. Patti Phillips11 April 2012 at 09:14

    Hi Cynthia,
    Totally LUV the look of your site! Do you take the photos? I'm looking for some veggie recipes, so this will be fun.
    Saw you on Twitter and thanks for the follow. :-) I discovered Janet Rudolph as well as a few great authors there. Yay!!! for the Twitterverse!!
    Best regards,
    Patti Phillips (Kerrian sends his best, but he's finishing his pie)

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  2. Cynthia St-Pierre11 April 2012 at 13:53

    Hi Patti,

    I'm glad you like it. Yes, the photos are mine with the exception of a few noted. Of course I'm letting Becki take all the credit. You and Kerrian know the deal. You do all the work and...

    Yours,

    Cynthia

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  3. Kenna4 August 2012 at 21:20

    What an interesting blog! Love your recipes, love the photos. Congratulations on your book launch. Sorry I'm late to offer my very best.

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    1. Cynthia St-Pierre4 August 2012 at 22:10

      Kenna,

      Thanks a bunch for dropping by. Never too late! I really appreciate your comment. And your best wishes.

      Catch you again on Twitter,

      Cynthia

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