Somehow, upcoming releases seem a lot more real when you have a cover to go with them! I love this one. :) Thanks to the art department at Penguin’s Berkley Prime Crime. They did a fantastic job of depicting a typical Southern barbeque restaurant—minus the gun, of course!
This is the second book in the Memphis Barbeque series and its release date is set for June 7, 2011. I had a great time writing this book…particularly the final scenes, which take place at Graceland (Memphis, Tennessee). I had to contact the staff at Graceland several times to make sure I had my facts straight and they were always extremely helpful.
Murder once again strikes close to Lulu’s barbeque restaurant after a food critic is murdered—and his body is discovered by Lulu’s granddaughters. When friends are suspected of the crime, Lulu investigates to clear the names of the people she loves. http://tinyurl.com/2votpjh
What a great cover and I’m sure another intriguing story. Sounds like Lulu may have her hands full this time. Can’t wait to see how she handles this one.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
Beautiful cover, Elizabeth. So cool and exciting.
Elizabeth – Oh, this is a great cover!! Thanks for sharing! I am already very excited to read it. I wish you much, much success.
Gorgeous cover! Your first Memphis BBQ mystery was a delicious read. I’m glad to hear Lulu’s next case is coming soon. I can’t wait to get my finger lickin’ hands on it. Congrats!
Great cover! And I know the story will be a great addition to your series.
Terry
Terry’s Place
Romance with a Twist–of Mystery
I love the cover! And the story sounds good, too :)
That’s a really cool cover, Elizabeth!!
AWESOME cover and a great title! Congrats, Elizabeth!
Fantastic! Your output astounds me. Well, well done! (what else could I say about a barbeque series?)
That’s a great cover, Elizabeth. Your publisher’s art department rocks!
You are just s’damn productive, m’dear. I’m amazed, and inspired.
*gets back to work*
Oh, this one goes so well with the first cover! Congratulations.
Great cover, Elizabeth! I’m looking forward to another Lulu adventure!
I love this! It looks exactly like a booth at Corky’s BBQ – down to the brick walls! It makes me nostalgic for my hometown, and hungry to boot!
This is a great looking cover! It sets the mood right away and provides great atmosphere!
I think the cover is GREAT! And I’m not sure last time I talked to you, that you had a release date–that seems exciting too–knowing when it’s coming. Congratulations!
Awesome cover! They did a wonderful job on it. Grats!
Great cover! Lulu is in for this round and I am anxious to get the book. I love Lulu and can’t wait to see what is going to go on this time.
That’s a great cover!
Hi Elizabeth .. looks good .. and I rather like the idea of a restaurant created murder .. finger lickin’ .. well now – that could go anyway.
Congratulations 6 months to go .. excellent news .. Hilary
How exciting! I enjoyed the first. I’m looking forward to these next adventures with Lulu!
Mason–Oh, Lulu’s in a mess! But she’s good at figuring things out. :)
Cleo–Thanks for dropping by! And you know I’ve got Holiday Grind on my nightstand. :)
Alex–Thanks!
Teresa–Very murderous, isn’t it? :)
Margot–Thank you!
Simon–Just because of the looming deadlines. :) They won’t let me be too much of a slacker.
Terry–Thanks so much!
A.B.–I thought the brick wall touch was perfect. :) It’s all very much like the BBQ joints I go to here–except for the gun on the floor, of course!
Carol–Thanks–I appreciate it!
Heather–Thanks! It looks a lot like murder, doesn’t it? :)
Alan–Thanks so much, Alan! Can’t wait to read your new standup comic series in April!
Hart–I wasn’t really sure of the release date (which usually means I haven’t been paying attention! But I did get that straightened out. :) Then book 3 comes out next November.
Elspeth–Thanks! I need to read an Elspeth book sometime soon… :)
Janice–Thanks so much!
Patricia–I think so, too! I love the covers they come up with.
~ Babs–There’s a lot of drama this time! Hope you’ll enjoy it. :)
Dorte–I liked it, too–the first one was an exterior shot and then this one is indoors. Thought they went well together. :)
The Golden Eagle–Thanks! I thought the artist did a great job.
Stacy–Thanks so much!
Hilary–I think I’d love to hang out at Lulu’s BBQ restaurant–rocking chairs, a screen porch…it’s just that murder isn’t ever very far away…. :)
Laura–She’s a busy lady! :)
That’s a beautiful cover, and in your case, one can judge a book by its cover.
Love how it maintains the look and feel of the first book, but is still so different.
Congratulations! Awesome cover. I like the little piggie on the wall.
Fire and Cross
I love that cover. It makes me want to sit down and have some barbeque and I am a vegetarian!!!!
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