Friday, October 21, 2022

Author Interview: Halloween Hi-Jinx by Annee Jones



About the Book


Book: Halloween Hi-Jinx

Author: Annee Jones

Genre: Clean Cozy Mystery

Release date: October 14, 2022

Jinx the cat has a bad reputation for always being in the wrong place at the wrong time – and this Halloween turns out to be no different….

His former owners called him “Cursed” – blamed him for their troubles that began occurring after they got him, which is reason he was turned back into the shelter.  But Clarissa Lightfoot, owner of the new Cat Café doesn’t believe it and wants to help clear his name, so she brings him to the new café (doubling as a halfway house for homeless animals).  – There’s no such thing as a Cursed Cat…. Or is there???

The Cat Café is hosting a costume party fundraiser for Halloween to help homeless animals.  After the party, it’s discovered that someone stole $$ from the cash register, and Clarissa is implicated in the crime.

Someone wants her & her new café to go “Poof” and disappear – but who & why?

Can Jinx – along with handsome police officer Cody Shelton – help discover who’s playing tricks on Clarissa this Halloween?

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About the Author


Author Annee Jones loves to write all things romance, fantasy, cozy mystery, & more. She is passionate about writing stories where dreams come true, and love wins in the end!

Professionally, Annee works as a disability counselor where she helps her clients navigate through complex medical and legal systems while rediscovering their wholeness in Spirit.

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The story is told in part from Jinx the cat’s point of view!!  😉


Author Interview with Annee


Q: What was the inspiration behind this novel?

Annee: The inspiration behind this novel was my own cats & love for animals. I have a heart for pet rescue and helping homeless animals. I also know pets have their own (sometimes very big!) personalities, and I couldn’t wait to showcase the animal characters in this book. 😊 I also love cozy mysteries and have been reading mysteries ever since I was a little girl. Writing them has been even more fun that I could have imagined!! The animals definitely hold a special place in my heart – as do all my characters..


Q: What do you hope readers take away from this novel?

Annee:  I hope that readers take away a light, clean, non-murder fun Halloween mystery (no violence, sex, language, etc.), that includes lots of humor, ambience, a cute mystery, and touch of romance. I hope they finish the book smiling from ear to ear!


Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers wouldn’t know?

Annee:  Something about myself most readers wouldn’t know….I’m barely 5’ tall and 90 lbs if I’m lucky. I wear kids’ clothes and shoes. My daughter is taller than I am. I was also raised in a small town in rural Texas next to a ranch. Now I live in the city of Seattle. Definitely worlds apart!! I’ve been a mom to 1 daughter, 6 cats, and 1 dog. The animals have all crossed the rainbow bridge over the last several years and I feel another kitty is in our future sometime in the next year. I actually have a tattoo of the cartoon cat from Bewitched on my back. Along with the word Faith.


Q: How many bookshelves are in your home?

Annee:  I have 7 bookshelves in my house LOL (and multiple Kindles). I have an easier time parting with my grandmother’s estate jewelry than I do my physical books!!


Q: Who is an author you would recommend to anyone and everyone?

Annee:  An author I would recommend to anyone/ everyone – God. Reading the Bible & Bible studies is one of the best things a person can do. I highly recommend the Daily Grace Company for Bible studies.


Q: Where can readers find out more about you and your novel?

Annee: 

Website: https://www.anneejones.com/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B08KSFSHX1
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/authoranneejones
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/annee-jones

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Subscribe to Annee’s newsletter to stay up to date on new releases, sneak peeks, author parties, and exclusive giveaways: https://www.anneejones.com/newsletter.


Blog Stops


Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, October 13

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 14

Artistic Nobody, October 15 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, October 15

Texas Book-aholic, October 16

Inklings and notions, October 17

Adventures of a Travelers Wife, October 18 (Author Interview)

deb’s Book Review, October 19

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 20

Beauty in the Binding, October 21 (Author Interview)

Holly’s Book Corner, October 21

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, October 22

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, October 23

Through the Fire Blogs, October 24 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 25

Blogging With Carol, October 26


Giveaway


To celebrate her tour, Annee is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 gift card and copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

Link for giveaway: https://promosimple.com/ps/22009/halloween-hi-jinx-celebration-tour-giveaway

6 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing your interview, bio and book details, Halloween Hi-Jinx sounds like a great cozy mystery read and I am looking forward to it

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  2. I love a good cozy mystery and especially a Halloween themed one.

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  3. This sounds like a very good read.

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  4. Looks like a fun book.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  5. This sounds like fun! I have always liked cats.

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  6. Sounds like a great book, thanks. -Richelle Leffler

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