New Cozy Series
Publisher: Entangled: Select (March 25, 2014)
Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1622661237
E-Book File Size: 1313 KB
ASIN: B00EBRDEYC
Synopsis
Hairstylist Azalea March is looking forward to a wild weekend in Las Vegas with her friends. Oh, sure, they’re supposed to be there on business, attending the biggest hair show on the west coast, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a little fun. But fun quickly turns to drama. On the first morning of the show, Dhane, the biggest celeb of the hair-styling world, is found dead. As it urns out Azalea’s friend, Vivian, not only knew Dhane, but the tale she weaves of how they met is faker than a showgirl’s uh… assets. When Vivian confesses to the murder and is arrested, Azalea knows there’s no way she could have done it and suspects Vivian may be trying to protect someone. But who?
Aalea now has to convince Alex, the sexy detective from her past, to help her prove Vivian’s innocence and comb through clues more twisted than a spiral perm. But the truth is stranger than anything found on the Las Vegas Strip, and proving Vivian’s innocence turns out to be more difficult than transforming a brunette into a blonde.
About This Author
Best selling author, Beth Yarnall, writes romantic suspense, mysteries and the occasional hilarious tweet. A storyteller since her playground days, Beth remembers her friends asking her to make up stories of how the person ‘died’ in the slumber party game Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, so it’s little wonder she prefers writing stories in which people meet unfortunate ends. In middle school she discovered romance novels, which inspired her to write a spoof of soap operas for the school’s newspaper. She hasn’t stopped writing since.
For a number of years, Beth made her living as a hairstylist and makeup artist and co-owned a salon. Somehow hairstylists and salons always seem to find their way into her stories. Beth lives in Orange County, California with her husband, two sons, and their rescue dog where she is hard at work on her next novel.
Interview
Welcome
to Kelly P’s Blog!
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how long
you’ve been writing?
My
name is Beth Yarnall and I’ve been writing single title length mysteries and
romantic suspense for about 6 years. Before that I wrote short stories and
poetry. I live in sunny Southern California with my husband, two sons and our
rescue dog.
Please
tell us in 20 words or less, why we should read your book.
Hairstylists.
Vegas. Murder. A lawyer named Amber Hooker and a too hot to resist cop. What
more could you want?
What
did you enjoy most about writing this book?
I
loved writing these characters. They were so alive for me and had me laughing
at their antics as I wrote the book.
What
kind of research (if any) did you have to do for this book?
I’m
a hairstylist and have been to a hair show in Las Vegas. This was one time
where I could actually draw from my real life!
What’s
your favorite quote about writing or reading?
‘And
each book has to receive your best effort every single time. No slacking.’ ~ Nora
Roberts
What
inspired you to write this book?
All
of my stories begin with the first line and then the characters. The first line
of Dyed and Gone is ‘It was like being drop kicked into a Lady Gaga video.’ I
knew there was a story in that line.
Dyed
and Gone is actually my third try at getting this story and these characters
right. My first two efforts will never see the light of day, but I learned a
ton from those books.
If
you could visit anywhere in the world for 1 week, where would you go?
Somewhere
beachy and hot. Hawaii would be heaven. I’ve been twice, but I’d love to go
back with my kids.
What
was the hardest part about writing this book?
It’s
the same with every book—the application of butt in chair. I’m a terrible
procrastinator.
How
many books have you written?
I’ve
written 3 novellas and am writing my sixth full-length novel.
Who
designed the cover of your book?
Curtis
Shevlak designed my cover and I love it. I gave him some direction, including
this—‘No pink. Please for the love of Barbie NO PINK. And no Welcome to Las
Vegas Sign!’
There’s
no sign and no pink. He went above and beyond my imaginings for the cover. If I
ever meet him, I’m gonna tackle hug him.
What
can your readers expect from you next?
I
have 2 novellas coming out, one in April and one in July, and a full-length
romantic suspense novel releasing in October. I’ve been a busy girl!
Is
there anything else you’d like to share with us?
I
love social media and meeting new people. Friend me, follow me, whatever. Let’s
chat!
Twitter-
Beth Yarnall @BethYarnall
Thank
you so much for having me on your blog Kelly P!
Book Links
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