Double crossing under meg mims won the western writers of america spur award for best first novel in 2012. The first of my two western historical mysteries, double crossing, won the 2012 western writers of america spur award for best first book. Rich in historic detail with engaging characters, this is mystery that keeps you wondering right up to the end who did it and what will happen. The idea of a young girl whose father is murdered is the. Irelandbooks by meg mimsclick on a book cover for more details and buy links, or click on one of the buttons below to go directly to the books.
Double crossing double or nothing double crossing by meg mims book cover, description, publication history. A spirited and rebellious lily granville is not at all pleased with her uncle harrison and his heavy handed ways. Margaret mims, author website books interview quotes. Double or nothing by meg mims was awarded the laramie awards for western fiction first place for mystery. The idea of a young girl whose father is murdered is the basis for double crossing, except my heroine is older than mattie 19, almost 20 and quite sheltered and wealthy. Even in the old west, people craved knowing all about those considered. Lifting the lid with meg mims i loved researching the 1869 transcontinental railroad to use in my spur award winning novel, double crossing. She was first published in childrens magazines, is a staff writer for a real estate business and for lake effect living, a west coast of michigan online magazine, and is also a watercolor artist and. Double crossing by meg mims double crossing series buy links. Megs books, double crossing and double or nothing, have found a new home here with us and we are just thrilled to have her with us. Cover reveal bear witness to murder by meg macy drus. You will receive an alert when the book is available for less than the new or used price you specify.
Mims writing it tight, fast and a historical delight. If you need of an escape from your stressful modern day life, then you will love double or nothing. No doubt a man, who doesnt have to squeeze any christmas shopping here and there between planning a thanksgiving day menu, going grocery shopping, cleaning the house, baking pumpkin pies and preparing the turkey and other dishes, plus getting out christmas cards and planning other holiday events like parties, cookie baking, the kids holiday crafts at school. Where youll always be welcomed with a cup of a tea and a good book. Her voice was at barely a whisper, a tremor showing her nerves. Prp new release double crossing and double or nothing by. Apr 26, 20 meg mims did a fantastic job writing the sequel to her awardwinning book double crossing.
I was influenced by charles portis true grit, plus the 1969 movie version with john wayne. Two of her contemporary romance novellas were amazon kindle bestsellers. Martinminotaur, the first of which, wouldnt it be deadly, was nominated for a 2014 agatha award. This book is such a new release just released on 8911 that im not sure where to direct you to find a copy just yet, other than the publishers website. Jul 19, 2018 double crossing was her first published novel, though she has since published many, including the sequel to double crossingdouble or nothing. Oct 08, 2017 meg also cowritesunder the pseudonym d. Writer with local ties scores big with first novel. She certainly could appear in a fiction book as a character. Lily granville, now heiress to a considerable fortune, rebels against her guardian uncles strict rules.
Double crossing by meg mims, 2012 spur award for best novel and finalist for best books of 2012 fiction. Undead the day the yankees came and took everything from wealthy landowner vincent. Double crossing winner of the 2012 best first novel spur award from western writers of america and a 2012 finalist for the usa book news awards for fiction. Writing as meg macy, the series will feature a teddy bear shop and factory book one is bearly departed and bear witness to murder will follow. Double crossing was meg mims first published novel, though she has.
Double or nothing, the sequel, won the 20 laramie award for western mystery. My favorite western novel by meg mims its no secret. But there are plenty of other reasons to enjoy double crossing. Meg has also written two contemporary romance novellas, the key to love and santa paws which reached the amazon kindle bestseller list. It is the second novel in the lily granville western mysteries series and we look forward to reading more about more of lilys adventures. Meg macy is the national bestselling author of the shamelessly adorable teddy bear cozy mystery series, and other books. Double or nothing double crossing, book 2 by meg mims book cover, description, publication history. This in no way influenced any comments i may have expressed about the book, in any blog article i have posted. Meg mims did a fantastic job writing the sequel to her awardwinning book double crossing double or nothing follows the adventures of lily and ace, the man who has stolen her heart. The complete list of winners of this years western writers of america is. Meg mims her love of historical fiction started early, with visits to michigans greenfield village and the streets of old detroit at a museum. Welcome, author meg mims of the double series to my blog today. Paperback published in 20, 1611738989 hardcover published in 20, paperback published in 20, kindle edition p.
Double crossing double or nothing double crossing by. Book 2, move your blooming corpse, begins at ascot racecourse. Her first book, double crossing, won the 2012 spur award for best first novel from western writers of america, was named a finalist in the best books of 2012 from usa book news for fiction. She turned and still held the gown up to her, then, looking at jesse, let it drop to the floor. Now, expand your reversible knitting repertoire with my new book of innovative doubleknitting. She writes blended genres historical, western, adventure, romance, suspense and mystery.
Im pleased to have author meg mims who wites as meg macy and is. Here you will find many of your favorite authors, working together as ford fargo to weave a complex and textured series of old west adventures like no one has ever seen. Meg mims is an awardwinning bestselling author and artist. Double crossing was meg mims first published novel, though she has since published many, including the sequel to double crossing double or nothing. Double crossing won the 2012 best first novel spur award from the western writers of america, and it was also a finalist for the usa book news award for fiction. Double crossing was her first published novel, though she has since published many, including the sequel to double crossingdouble or nothing. My first novel, a western historical mystery, came out in 2011. Awardwinning author meg mims writes historical mysteries westerns, edwardian, and cozy contemporaries. When she finds out he has all but arranged for her future marriage, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Double or nothing by meg mims is a western mystery and first place winner in the 20 laramie awards, mystery. Double crossing won the prestigious western writers of america spur award for best first novel of 2012. Meg mims keep the reader turning pages in this story of adventure and romance, set in early california. May 31, 2018 im pleased to have author meg mims who wites as meg macy and is also half of the writing team of d. If for no other reason, the story is entrancing for the virtual experience of riding the rails in 1869.
Prp new release double crossing and double or nothing. Meg mims newest tale of adventure and intrigue is a book that you will not want to put down at any cost until you turn over the last page. Meg mims is an awardwinning author who loves clocks. When you run them excessively or dont restrict their exercise to stop them. Its an apt description, with a determined heroine, lily granville, setting out from chicago in 1869 to track down her fathers murderer and hiring an unknown tough guy, the texan ace diamond, to help and protect. Author meg mims describes her historical western mysteryadventure, double crossing, as a sort of true grit on a train. Meg mims historical romance christian romance ebook waiting for an answer to prayer led to frustration, but perhaps that was best. Double or nothing double crossing, book 2 by meg mims. View meg mims profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Meg also writes for the remax platinum in brightons website.
Sweet saturday samples clean fiction excerpts from authors. Her love of historical fiction started early, with visits to michigans greenfield village and the streets of old detroit at a museum. Meg has also written two contemporary romance novellas. Please welcome meg mims to the prairie rose publications group. Jul 23, 2014 prices including delivery for double or nothing by meg mims. Awardwinning author and artist meg mims is a certified cookie lover. Recommended reading for autumn 2011 the little stranger by sarah waters double crossing by meg mims the not so big life. I was thrilled to receive the award at the convention from the actor wes studi, one of my favorites, along with the wwa president sherry monahan. Heres the excerpt from the sequel to double crossing, coming soon titled double or nothing after lily is covered in mud and heads home. Mystery author meg mims lives in southeastern michigan with her husband and a make my day maltipoo dog. Im thrilled to feature awardwinning author meg mims on my blog today as she talks about her spur award winner double crossing and its smashing sequel, double or nothing. Meg s books, double crossing and double or nothing, have found a new home here with us and we are just thrilled to have her with us.
She writes blended genres historical, western, adventure, romance. Meg mims historical romance christian romance e book waiting for an answer to prayer led to frustration, but perhaps that was best. She lives in michigan with her husband and two dogs. Only one other person knows about a valuable california gold mine deed both are now missing. Meg is heading to albuquerque to accept her award, and not content to rest on her firstnovel award laurels shes now working on double or nothing, a sequel to double crossing. That book and the sequel, double or nothing, are with prairie rose. Five fulllength novels, including double or nothing by meg mims. Awardwinning author meg mims writes historical mysteries westerns, edwardian, and cozy contemporaries, plus romance novellas set during the holidays. Filled with rich details of mining and the political scene, double or nothing is an entertaining look at adventure and romance in the 1800s. The idea of a young girl whose father is murdered is the basis for double crossing, except my heroine is older than mattie 19, almost 20 and quite. We will be giving away a boxed set of meg s books digital to one lucky commenter today. When she finds out he has all but arranged for her future marriage, she decides to. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.
Vivid historical fiction mixed with murder, suspense and a lovely. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover megs connections and. Her spur and laramie award winning books double crossing and double or nothing are now among the prairie rose publications book list. Meg mims is an awardwinning mystery author living in southeast michigan, close to ann arbor, chelsea, and dexterthe area where she has set her shamelessly adorable teddy bear cozy mystery series for kensington. Author spotlight of meg macy, author of bear witness to. Any thoughts or comments are my own personal opinion and i am in no way being monetarily compensated for this, or any other article. An entertaining western mystery read with just the right amount of romance. Her first book, double crossing writing as meg mims, won the. Her first book, double crossing writing as meg mims, won the 2012 spur award for best first novel from the western writers of america and was named a finalist in the best books of 2012 from usa book news for fiction. Indeed, stephen king called the little stranger the best book hed read in 2009. Her first book, double crossing, won the 2012 spur award for best first novel from western writers of america and was named a finalist in the best books of 2012 from usa book news for fiction. Double or nothing meg mims paperback published 20140723 by createspace independent publishing platform. Ireland from southeastern michigan here to speak about her new cozy mystery, bear witness to murder, that is currently on tour with escape with.
We will be giving away a boxed set of megs books digital to one lucky commenter today. I had no problem finding historical photos of the pullman interiors, maps of the route, timetables, the differences between the union pacific and central pacific cars, converting the seats to sleeping. Meg mims talks about railroads and her double series. That link will take you directly to the page for the book and, i believe, there are various formats available directly through the astraea press store. Western, and was named a top 12 book pick from the spiritual woman. Im thrilled to feature awardwinning author meg mims on my blog today as she talks about her spur award winner double crossing and its smashing sequel, double or nothing enjoy.
Double or nothing by meg mims was an enjoyable read set in the rugged west. My thoughts on the book double crossing by meg mims was a very good book. Maybe even a complete book although i cant say ive ever tried it yet. Monsieur worth builds the undergarments into the gown. Ireland, authors of the eliza and henry higgins mystery series st. Celebrity in the old west meg mims western fictioneers. Recommended reading for autumn 2011 lake effect living. Meg i also had to look up trains for my book doctor in petticoats and somewhere i found information on the. Double crossing and double or nothing are now among the prairie rose publications book list.
Double crossing won the 2012 best first novel spur award from the western writers of america, and it was also a. Ireland from southeastern michigan here to speak about her new cozy mystery, bear witness to murder, that is currently on tour with escape with dollycas into a good book. Apr 24, 20 welcome, author meg mims of the double series to my blog today. Reversible knitting for the adventurous dives in where extreme doubleknitting left off, expanding on and tweaking some of the techniques i felt needed more fleshing out but spending the most time with the new techniques. Megs first published book, double crossing, won the 2012 best first novel spur award from western writers of america. Posts about double or nothing written by suzanne g.
Read the books by meg mims, author of westerns, mysteries, and holiday romances. I was so excited to get a press release about one of my friends from high school, meg mims, whose very first published book, a western historical suspense novel, received a prestigious national award. Meg loves writing novels, short novellas and short stories, both contemporary and historical. Im pleased to have author meg mims who wites as meg macy and is also half of the writing team of d. Double crossing posted on october 2, 20 by gunnar author meg mims describes her historical western mysteryadventure, double crossing, as a sort of true grit on a train.
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