Chloe Jackson sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know all about her. Are you ready? Chloe, take it away!
What is your full name?
Chloe (middle name to be determined) Jackson
How old are you?
I’m 28. I’d like to say I’m mature for my age and I am about ninety-five percent of the time.
What is your profession?
I’m part owner of the Sea Glass Saloon and the barback/waitress/cleaner/or “whatever else needs to be done just please don’t ask me to make a drink” person.
Do you have a significant other?
Fans self — I hope so.
What is their name and profession?
Rip Barnett is a former lawyer and current volunteer fireman from a wealthy family. Okay, so I don’t really know how he supports himself and we aren’t to the point where I feel like I can ask.
Do you have any children?
Nope and none in my near future.
Do you have any siblings?
Two completely annoying older brothers. Thankfully, they live in Chicago a good 900 miles north of me.
Are your parents nearby?
So far no. But after they retired they bought an RV and have been traveling around the country. I’m sure they’ll show up here in the Florida panhandle one of these days.
Who is your best friend?
Joaquin Diaz the head bartender at the Sea Glass.
Do you have any pets?
I rescued a kitten, but Vivi (my boss and co-owner of the Sea Glass) fell in love with Pippi and that was that.
What town do you live in?
I live in the lovely town of Emerald Cove, Florida in the panhandle of Florida which is also called the Emerald Coast, the Redneck Riviera (they are frantically trying to shed that image and even changed the name of the long running Mullet Festival) and L.A.– Lower Alabama.
Do you live in a small town or a big city?
Small town near a bigger town that’s a huge tourist destination.
Type of dwelling and do you own or rent?
I live in a two bedroom, two bath concrete block house that sits on top of a dune overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. I inherited the house from my friend Boone.
What is your favorite spot in your home?
The screened porch that runs across the back of the house.
Favorite meal and dessert?
Almost any seafood dish except oysters. I think oysters in any form are disgusting with a capital D. Favorite dessert? Yes, please. I’m not picky.
Do you have any hobbies?
I run so I can eat more and I love to read.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
I live in a vacation spot, but miss my hometown of Chicago.
What music do you listen to?
There’s lots of island/Caribbean music playing at the Sea Glass. It makes me happy.
Do you have a favorite book?
Give me a good mystery or thriller!
What is your idea of a really fun time?
I love water sports — paddle boarding, wave running, wake boarding, and I’m thinking about learning to Scuba dive. Between us, scuba diving kind of scares me.
If you were to write a memoir, what would you call it?
How to Find a Body in One Easy Lesson
Amateur or professional sleuth and whom do you work with?
It doesn’t get any more amateur than me. I occasionally partner with local fixer (whatever that means) Ann Williams. Well, it’s not really a partnership but more of a “Ann, will you help me I’m desperate” type of arrangement.
In a few sentences, what is a typical day in your life like?
I get up early so I can run on the beach before it gets crowded (see question above about my love to eat) and then I get ready for work. Usually, I show up around ten thirty for our eleven o’clock open. In the summer season I work my rear off until we close at nine thirty.
What is a typical day when you are on a case?
About the same as a regular day except I’m a bit nosier than usual and I listen more carefully to what the locals are saying.
A Time to Swill, A Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon Mystery #2
Genre: Cozy
Release: July 2021
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Saloon owner Chloe Jackson is after a murderer with skeletons in the closet–and one on a boat.
BAD TO THE BONE
Chloe loves her new life pouring beers and mixing cocktails at the Sea Glass Saloon in the Florida Panhandle town of Emerald Cove. But on the job, the only exercise she gets is walking from one end of the bar to the other, so in the mornings she loves to run on the beach. On this morning’s foggy run, she spots a sailboat washed up on a sandbar. Hearing a cry, she climbs aboard the beached vessel to investigate and finds not only a mewling kitten–but a human skeleton in the cabin.
The skeleton is tied back to Chloe’s friend Ralph, whose wife disappeared on a sailboat with three other people twelve years ago. Believing his wife was lost at sea, Ralph remarried. Now he finds himself a murder suspect. Chloe is determined to find out who’s been up to some skulduggery, but her sleuthing will lead her into some rough waters and some bone-chilling revelations. . .
About the author
Sherry Harris is the Agatha Award nominated author of the Sarah Winston Garage Sale mystery series and the Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon mystery series set in the panhandle of Florida. She is the past president of Sisters in Crime and a member of Mystery Writers of America. Sherry loves books, beaches, bars, and Westies — not necessarily in that order. In her spare time Sherry loves reading and is a patent holding inventor. Sherry, her husband, and guard dog Lily are living in northern Virginia until they figure out where they want to move to next.
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Sherry has generously offered to give away one print copy of A Time to Swill. To enter, please leave a comment below. One entry per person and the giveaway is limited to U.S. residents only. Giveaway ends July 31, 2021. Good luck everyone!
All comments are welcomed.
Thanks Sherry and Chloe for dropping by the blog.
Thank you for having me!
This sounds like a fun read. Just recently visited the area where the story is set. And I love kittens.
Thanks, Sharon! The beaches are so beautiful there!
I love both your series. Looking forward to reading the new book.
I love the beach and thankfully I have four of them close by to choose from. I also love books set in beach or tropical locations. They are always a fun read and entertain me late at night when I can’t fall asleep.
You are so lucky to have four close by!
We just head down towards the old Floyd Bennett field and go over the bridge to Reece Park in Rockoway.. Or walk over the wooden bridge in Sheepshead Bay and go straight to Manhattan Beach, or walk to the right from there to Brighton Beach. From there you continue east on the boardwalk to Coney Island, which is where Dru lives.
I have this book on order. I can hardly wait to read it. I like both your series. Was sorry to hear the other series was cancelled. I was waiting to find out more about Emil and how Mike is doing.
Thank you! I loved writing the garage sale mysteries! I’m glad you are enjoying the Chloe books too!
Chloe’s fondness for Chicago mirrors my own! Loved the first book in this series, so I’m happy to learn it is continuing.
Thanks, Delia! I grew up about 180 miles from Chicago and always loved visiting.
WOW….the ghost on the cover really gives me a creepy feeling and makes me excited to read this awesome new book of yours dear Sherry! It sounds so thrilling and captivating! Can’t wait to read it! Thank you so much dear Dru Ann and Sherry for the chance to win! 💜🌈😊📚
You are welcome! The cover does feel a bit creepy!
This sounds like a good story. Thanks for the chance to win a copy
You are welcome!
This is an outstanding series…so good! Please don’t enter me in the contest since I have read and loved the book, but I want to cast my vote for Chloe having a literary middle name since she was a librarian…just a thought! 😉
I loved the first in the series and have been looking forward to this. Hoping for many many more.
Thank you so much!
I love that idea, Judy! Maybe Louisa because I love Louisa May Alcott’s books. Or Maud for my beloved childhood books by Maud Hart Lovelace.
Both are great names! I bet she would be proud to have either one.
I’m going to have to catch up! So nice to have mysteries set on the Gulf Coast, although I haven’t spent any time on the Florida panhandle in years.
I lived there for a few years and my parents for many. It’s a lovely area to write about!
Congratulations on your new release! Already on my TBR list. Can’t wait to read the book.
Thank you so much!
I read the first book and would love to win. Great story and I was a librarian fun for me.
I didn’t know you were a librarian! Love them!
On my library’s wail list for the book.
Thank you, Mary!
I love discovering new authors and series, sounds good!
Thank you!
The screened porch sounds amazing! Looking forward to reading this!
It’s my dream porch!
Another fabulous sounding book from Sherry! Great cover too!
Thank you, Renee!
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A Time to Swill is Candy Kennedy
Congratulations!