Welcome Back to the Wickeds, Traci Wilton and a #Giveaway

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Please join me in welcoming author Traci Wilton back to the Wicked Authors blog. Traci is here celebrating the release of Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid, the eighth book in her Salem B&B series. She’s giving away a copy of the book to two lucky commenters below.

Take it away, Traci!

I am so grateful to be here celebrating the release of Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid. When I first started on this cozy mystery journey with my writing partner Patrice Wilton in 2018, I had no idea I would end up penning stories about paranormal beings within a mystery setting. It felt like home!

Even before being published, I would start my stories with a title and go from there so it’s a perfect fit that it also seems to work that way with my editor. It was suggested that the title for this book be Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid, which meant I spent considerable time researching mermaids. It was an easy rabbit hole to go down. Were they real? They’ve been in lore for a very long time, one of the first being the goddess Atargatis from Syria around 1000 BC.

I watched a fake documentary called Mermaids, the Body Found on Animal Planet. I knew it was pretend, but I enjoyed the mechanics of capturing a mermaid. Splash with Daryl Hannah was a must—the story was still so cute, and of course, I viewed hours of videos on the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. Deborah Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie were Queen and King Neptune in 2017. Right now, there is a mermaid series called MerPeople streaming on Netflix. The bottom line is that people love the mermaid lifestyle.

Which means, mermaids could be big business.

In this story I wanted Charlene’s bed and breakfast in Salem to be overrun with mermaids. Our oceans are very important, and I gave Serenity Flint, witch Brandy Flint’s daughter, a cause to raise money to clean them with this parade. Add in a frenemy situation for Brandy from her childhood, a recluse mermaid, fans gone wild, and a temperamental artist, and we have book eight in the series.

I don’t dismiss the possibility that there could have been mermaids a long time ago. I believe in ghosts, so why not?  I’m keeping an open mind.

Readers: What do you think of mermaids? Do you understand the mermaid craze? I’ll be giving two copies of Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid to two lucky winners—US only—and all you have to do for a chance is comment below.  

About Traci Hall/Traci Wilton

From cozy mysteries to seaside romance, USA Today bestselling author Traci Hall writes stories that captivate her readers. As a hybrid author with over sixty published works, Ms. Hall has a favorite tale for everyone.

Mystery lovers, check out her Scottish Shire series, set in the seaside town of Nairn, or the Salem B&B Mystery series, co-written as Traci Wilton. Her latest project is an Irish Castle cozy as Ellie Brannigan. Whether it’s her ever-popular By the Sea romances, an Appletree Cove sweet romance, or a fun who-done-it, Traci finds her inspiration in sunny South Florida, living right near the ocean.

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About Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid

B&B owner Charlene Morris expects Salem’s first annual mermaid parade will make quite a splash, until a high-profile murder threatens to sink the whole event . . .

Charlene and her handsome spectral friend, Dr. Jack Strathmore, are thrilled that their Salem, Massachusetts, B&B is overflowing with mermaids in advance of the town’s newest attraction—a mermaid parade! Retired Hollywood actress Trinity Powers has even agreed to appear on the lead float to commemorate her breakout role as the eponymous mermaid in the blockbuster cult classic, Sirena. The parade also features Trinity’s rival, an up-and-coming ingénue, who stars in the film’s recent (and somewhat controversial) reboot. Though their rabid fan clubs seem ready to tear each other—and the festivities—apart, the vying actresses are keeping it cool, for now . . .

But when Charlene discovers a mermaid murdered, she realizes a killer is out to steal the show. With the help of Jack and Detective Sam Holden, Charlene plunges into the case, determined to stop a killer from striking again . . .

Purchase links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1496741390

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mrs-morris-and-the-mermaid-traci-wilton/1143523680?ean=9781496741400

Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/mrs-morris-and-the-mermaid/id6449609665

Published by Barbara Ross

Barbara Ross is the author of twelve Maine Clambake Mystery novels and six novellas. Her books have been nominated for multiple Agatha Awards for Best Contemporary Novel and have won the Maine Literary Award for Crime Fiction. She lives in Portland, Maine. Readers can visit her website at www.maineclambakemysteries.com

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  2. Hey, you never know, right? I wouldn’t mind having a merman like Jason Momoa swimming around! My oldest granddaughter is obsessed with mermaids right now, so they are very much front and center in my life lol. Your book sounds like fun!

    1. Fair–my granddaughter also adores mermaids, and I am obsessed with Jason Momoa lol

    1. I just saw the footage of new species in the ocean discovered off the coast of Chile–makes my writer’s brain hum with possibilities!

  4. Congratulations, Traci. I’m not sure I believe in mermaids, but I do believe people have seen creatures they believe are half-human/half-fish.

  5. Personally, I like to keep an open mind in all things. As the saying goes “Seeing isn’t believing, but believing is seeing” and some day someone might see one. They are discovering new things every day making one believe that there is always to possibility of new discoveries. Love that the mermaid was placed on the front of ships for an omen of good luck. Can’t we all use a bit of good luck?

    The idea of a mermaid in a cozy is totally awesome! Can’t wait for the opportunity to read and review MRS. MORRIS AND THE MERMAID. It is most definitely on my TBR list. Thank you for the fabulous chance to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

  6. I enjoy reading cozy mysteries and when you add paranormals, it gets even better. Thank you for being an author I enjoy!

    1. The mermaid has made a comeback, thanks in part to Barbie and the mermaid cartoons that my granddaughter loves!

  10. Congratulations on another book! I think the idea of mermaids is fun. And I agree with the reviewers who like Jason Momoa. 🙂 ckmbeg (at) gmail (dot) com

  11. This series sounds unique and delightful. Mermaids give me hope. Congratulations and best wishes.

  12. Hello Traci! Congratulations on your new book! I love your books and characters, so having mermaids visiting your upcomig MRS. MORRIS AND THE MERMAID is most intriguing, and I can’t wait to read it. Since early childhood I have been fascinated by the tales (tails) of mermaids and their mysteriuous lure…sad to say, I have never encountered one, but now I can llok forward to meeting the ones in your book. Thank you for the hours of fun entertaining you give to all of us, your fans! Luis at ole dot travel

  13. Mermaids and Salem! A delicous combination. I’ve read all the Mrs. Morris books and look forward to reading this one.

  14. I loved Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold! I remember the mermaids they used to have swimming around one ride at Disneyland. Not sure if that’s still a thing- I haven’t been there in years. I think mermaids are neat. I’d love to sun myself on a rock like one!
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      1. Yes to mermaids! Anything is definitely possible! Love the book cover! Thank you for the chance!

  17. I do understand the mermaid craze. It is fun to read about mermaids and imagine that they exist in real life. cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com

  21. Sounds like another wonderful Salem B&B mystery! Is the B&B based on a real one? I have Salem on my cozy mysteries location bucket list because of your series. Fingers crossed and thank you for the giveaway!

  24. I don’t believe mermaids are real. But that doesn’t stop me from enjoying books and movies with them. After all, you don’t need to believe in something to enjoy it. I loved Bewitched as a kid, and movies like E.T., Ghost, and The Sixth Sense are incredibly entertaining. This sounds like a fun cozy mystery series. I am adding it to my ever expanding TBR.

  26. Sounds like another wonderful Salem B&B mystery! Is the B&B based on a real one? I have Salem on my cozy mysteries location bucket list because of your series. Fingers crossed and thank you for the giveaway! Forgot to leave my email

    1. Oh–Patrice and I lament that there wasn’t a Charlene’s when we stayed in Salem because we would love to hang out at the B and B lol–good luck!

  27. Those sailors had to be pretty darn desperate to think a manatee was a beautiful woman, but months at dea might do that. I would love to meet a real live mermaid to ask her how she can keep her hair so perfect under water. I’m willing to be believe in them since it hasn’t been proven they don’t exist (along with unicorns, fairies, and the like.). Makes life more fun. Would love to win this book!

  28. My eight and five- year-old granddaughters love anything with mermaids and unicorns, non- scary fantasy beings. I prefer that type of fantasy being also. 😊. As with the other books in the Salem B&B series,I love the very attractive cover on your latest book. It’s always nice to find a series one enjoys!

  29. I have never had children. I do not understand the mermaid craze, but they are adorable to look at. Thank you so much for sharing. Congratulations on your new release. God bless you.

  31. I look forward to reading Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid…. and I know they are real, or at least were real…

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