Hello, there! My name is Eugeena Patterson and I live in a little community called Sugar Creek in Charleston, South Carolina. After thirty years, I finally retired from teaching Social Studies to middle school students. Lawd, those children were starting to be a handful, but I loved them all. Okay, well most of them. It’s nice not having to get up so early in the morning now.
I’m widowed and to be honest, still adjusting to living in an “empty nest.” It doesn’t help I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes due to years and years of not-so-good eating habits. This certified Southern belle is learning a whole new way of eating and taking care of herself. Now there is no need to take pity on me, because I’m full of life as I draw near to my sixties. I like to get in a morning walk around the neighborhood.
After my morning walk, I like to check in with my three adult children. I will never admit it to them, but meddling in my children’s lives kept me on my toes. Children are never too old to hear a word of advice from their mother. I certainly don’t mind sharing what’s on my mind. I also enjoyed spending time with my grandchildren, but I have to make sure my youngest and only daughter understands, Mama has a life too. I don’t want to spend my retirement years as a babysitter.
Now some people, like my matchmaking friend, Louise Hopkins, and childhood buddy, Cora Gibson, think I have this second chance at love. Child, I’m not searching for Mr. Right. Don’t get me wrong, I love talking to my neighbor, Amos Jones. He’s certainly not bad looking for an old man. Some mornings we chat on my front porch. I have been known to invite him over for a meal.
Being a retired detective, Amos had been very helpful especially since I’m the head of Sugar Creek’s neighborhood watch. Speaking of the neighborhood, my, my things have changed around here. I recently found myself in Deep Fried Trouble. A retiree has to find something to do with her time, but spending my days solving a murder would’ve never crossed my mind.
It all started the day I went for my morning walk a few months ago. Shedding pounds was on my mind, but then I noticed my neighbor’s beloved Corgi was barking his little self silly. Knowing my neighbor would never let that precious creature out of her sight, I just had to stop walking and go investigate. Who knew finding her deceased body would send me down the amateur sleuth path?
In between keeping up with my grandchildren and blogging (That’s right, I’m a blogger.), I keep my eyes and ears open for any strange happenings. With Amos by my side, I have to say retirement has become a whole new adventure for me.
You can read more about Ms. Eugeena in Deep Fried Trouble, the first book in the Eugeena Patterson Mysteries. The second book in the series, Oven Baked Secrets, will be available November 2014.
GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 6 p.m. eastern on November 3, 2014 for the chance to win either a print or Kindle copy of DEEP FRIED TROUBLE. Print copy is U.S. residents only; kindle copy open to everyone.
About the Author
Tyora Moody is the author Soul-Searching Suspense novels in the Serena Manchester Series, Victory Gospel Series and the Eugeena Patterson Mysteries. As a literary-focused entrepreneur, she has assisted countless authors with developing an online presence via her design and marketing company, Tywebbin Creations LLC. Popular services include online publicity, social media management, book trailers and book covers. She is also the author of the nonfiction series, The Literary Entrepreneur’s Toolkits, and the host of The Literary Entrepreneur Podcast.
I Love Southern Culinary Cozies. Looks like a fun one
Hi Eugeena, nice to meet you. I live not that far from you up in Paw leys Island. Don’t cha love our beautiful weather? Well, I hope to win the contest so I can read more about you
What a line: He’s certainly not bad looking for an old man. Makes me want to learn more about Eugeena.
Sounds like a fun read. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
As a retired widow I can empathize with Eugeena. I also love food cozies.
I would love to win a copy and learn what happens next!
I just placed it on my list to read. I So want to read it.
Sounds like a fun book, would love to read it
Sounds like fun book and I look forward to reading it.
Interesting. I see a little of Eugene a in me 20 years ago. Would love to read this one. It’s definitely going on my list.
This is my kind of story….I’d love to win a copy of Deep Fried a Trouble.
looks like a fun read, thank you for the chance 🙂
Sounds like a good story – I’d love a chance to win. 🙂
This sounds like a real fun read.
I like cozies with almost senior or senior sleuths 🙂
sounds like a fun read. she’s more my age.
Hm. She isn’t 60 but she sees herself as older and is presented as a “senior citizen”? Who very politically incorrect!
A neighborhood “yenta” with a retired cop living next door. A definite recipe for fun and murder solving. AND it’s got a real southern feel to it. I WANT IT DRU!
Toss my hat into the contest ring please.
Sounds like a fun read. I love the title.
Wow, sounds grand! I loved the others in this series and want to try for this oneA
Thanks, Dru and Eugeena/Tyora. I had not heard of this author/series.
Oh, this sounds so “me”!!! My husband went to college in Charleston, SC and we both fell in love with that city and everything about it. I too taught school and also worked with abused and neglected kids and their families. My three adult children know that mom will have something to say about everything. And I have the most perfect grandchildren in the world. Though I’ve never solved a murder, I am definitely a ” nosey Parker”, and want to know everything about everything. This sounds like a terrific read!!
This sounds hilarious.
Love this title!!!!
Sounds like a great cozy mystery. thanks
Oh I would love to win thank you for the chance
I love these books with senior sleuths—and the setting in the South is just a big bonus. I’d love to win this book.
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A new author and series to me.
I love the sound of this one, thanks for the chance to win.
I think I love Eugeena already! What a wonderful character to center a series around. I can’t wait to read her adventures as an amateur sleuth.
I’ll have to look up this author. Thanks for another good tip.
What fun! A retired teacher turned amateur sleuth. Bet a lot does not get by her. 😀
I enjoy mysteries featuring sleuths “of a certain age”. Sounds like fun!
This new series (which I always enjoy as I love to read books in order) has many reasons that attract me. One is that the main character is older and wiser, (haha) and since I am that myself, it appeals to me to read about it. Then of course it being a cozy mystery and some humor as well, so all in all, I am happy to be introduced to this new author with a book that sounds as though I am going to really enjoy it. And any mention of food hooks me in as well!!!!!
Cynthia
This looks really good!
Love Southern people and books.
Wow I’d be so happy to win this book 🙂 thank you for a chance to win
This sounds like a fun read.
this one looks GOOD!
Thanks for the chance! This book sounds like it would be funny and I would love to win it!
This one sounds great!
New author! May be the only fried I get close to… Looking forward to reading this! Thanks for the giveaway.
I would love to read this book—thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
Another book I want to read.
love that it is in the south. Looks like a great read. thanks for doing this giveaway.
This sounds fantastic!!
You had me at the mention of a corgi.
Oh my, Eugeena sounds like my kind of friend! Love finding cozies with (ahem) “seasoned” sleuths.
A cozy with food– can’t go wrong with that combo!!
Sounds like a good book.
Once again you have introduced me to a great book to add to my TBR list. Thanks so much.
I am not familiar with this author or series, but it sounds like a great read. Yet someone new to peruse. Thanks Dru Ann.
This sounds like my kind of cozy!
Oh looks like a great read
Sounds like a fun read and a great character!
Sounds great!
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