Guest author Duffy Brown talks about her new novel Iced Chiffon

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New Release FeatureIced Chiffon by Duffy Brown
10-2-2012
Please welcome Duffy Brown to the General Fiction forum
Debbie - Duffy,this is the first in your brand new mystery series.
Can you tell us a bit about the novel and the new series?
Duffy - Hi, Debbie, wonderful beinghere.  You might wonder why in theworld a consignment shop? Well, I’ve worked in one for fifteen years and have gottensuch really great deals. We don’t have any dead bodies in our dressing roomsbut wouldn’t it be something if we did! See, that’s now mybrain works. LOL The series isConsignment Shop mysteries. The first book,Iced Chiffon, is out Oct 2, the second, Killerin Crinolines is out May, 2013. The setting is Savannah and in Iced Chiffon Reagan Summerside’s  ex has kicked her to the curb for a newCupcake. She’s dead, the ex accused of the murder and Reagan has to find thereal killer or the ex will sell her house to pay his legal fees. Such a niceguy.In Killer in Crinolines, Reagan helps a BFFaccused of killing her fiancée.The consignment shoppart comes in where Reagan opens one in her old Victorian to help pay thebills. Victorian’s are money-pits of the first order.
You also write as Dianne Castell.
Why the pseudonym?
Dianne Castell is my romance name. When Iswitched to mystery I had to change so readers wouldn’t pick up Iced Chiffon thinking romance. Wow,would that be a shock! J I chose Duffy becauseKate Duffy was my editor at Kensington. I loved her dearly and she died muchtoo young. Brown came from Roberta Brown, the best agent on planet. How long have you been a published author?
Over twenty years now. Started withHarlequin American then went to Kensington.  Great memories!
How is this release different from your first novel, how isit the same?
Mystery is way different than romance.Like starting all over again and that’s fine.  I’ve met many new friends and keep up with my romancebuddies and readers.  I always hadmystery in my romance stories and decided I liked writing the mystery partbetter than the romance so took the plunge. Now I kill people for fun andprofit. LOL
Do you belong to a writer’s group?
I belong to Sisters in Crime but I writealone. I’m not a big believer in critique groups. I had some bad experiences. Your voice sells your work. Besides, no oneknows what sells but the editor. That’s who you listen to. Other writes arejust that…writers. They aren’t editors.
What are you working on now?
The third book in the series is Pearls and Poison. Also, I working on anew series. Wish me luck!
In both your pen names you set your novels in the South.
Why is that?
My daughter went to Savannah for schooland I fell in love with the city. Gorgeous! Perfect place to set a book. Smallenough to walk across, large enough to be diverse…rich, poor, projects, belles,gangs, politicians. All the elements that makes for a good read. And thenthere’s the food! Lordy, I love Southern cooking. In Iced Chiffon we eat our way across the city. Yummmm.
If you could vacation anywhere, where would you go?
I did Glacier National Park two yearsago. As close as one gets to heaven on this planet. Did whitewater rafting inthe Grand Canyon…spiritual! Next stop is Yosemite. I love to hike!
I’m sure your fans here at B&N.com would love to meetyou in person.
Do you have any B&N events or signings?
Yes! In Columbus, Ohio Sept 29-30.  If anyone wants to meet at B&N forlunch here in Cincy, just email me. Thanks so much forhaving me, Debbie. Nothing more fun than talking books at B&N.Hugs, Duffy
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For all of you reading this, Duffy is offering a specialthank you to fans here at B&N.com. Simply email her through her website, mention that you saw this post formore details.
And she’ll be stopping by for a day or two to say hi to any and all who’d liketo chat with her. If you miss her here be sure and visit her on Becke’sMystery forum later in the month.