Hello, everyone! It’s Lily Cranston from the Ghost Town Mysteries. I thought it might be fun to give you a peek into a typical day in my life, so you can see what it’s like to juggle managing a ghost town, solving mysteries, and navigating a close-knit community.
My day usually starts before the sun rises. I’m up early to get a jump on the day’s tasks. After a quick breakfast, I head over to the Calico Rock Mine and Ghost Town. The first thing I do is check on the grounds to make sure everything’s in order. There’s always something that needs attention—a loose board here, a leaky pipe there. Once that’s sorted, I review our schedule for the day and make sure our tour guides and reenactors are ready. It’s a bit like conducting a symphony, making sure all the pieces fall into place.
Mid-morning often finds me in the office, handling a myriad of tasks—answering emails, planning upcoming events, and managing staff schedules. But it’s not all paperwork; I love brainstorming new ways to bring more visitors to Calico Rock. Whether it’s organizing a themed event or updating our social media, there’s always something to keep me on my toes.
Afternoons are when the fun begins. I might lead a tour or join a group of reenactors to ensure everything is running smoothly. The visitors’ reactions are always the highlight of my day. Seeing their faces light up as they experience the history and charm of Calico Rock makes all the hard work worth it.
The evening is when things tend to get more personal. After the ghost town closes, I might catch up on my reading (I love cozy mysteries), spend time with my family or work on the next big mystery that’s brewing in town. And, of course, there’s always time to spend with Cody, my C.I.S. boyfriend, who helps me unwind after a long day.
I’d love to hear from you! What’s a typical day like in your life? Feel free to share your routines and any quirky details that make your day unique.
Revenge At The Rodeo, A Ghost Town Mystery Book 5
Release: September 2024
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Format: Print, Digital
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Lily Cranston is still at the helm of Calico Rock Mine and Ghost Town, enjoying its success as Grady, California’s premier tourist attraction. The town is abuzz with excitement as the annual rodeo approaches, promising thrills and entertainment for all. However, the festivities take a dark turn when one of the rodeo clowns is found dead, casting a pall over the event.
An old friend reaches out to Lily with a desperate plea: retrieve a letter that could make her look guilty before anyone else finds it. As Lily delves into the investigation, she uncovers a tangled web of secrets and motives among the rodeo participants. The situation escalates when a member of her own family is harmed, adding urgency and danger to her quest for the truth. With the case in full swing and tensions running high, Lily must navigate a maze of clues and suspects to uncover the real killer and retrieve the incriminating letter. Can Lily solve the mystery and protect her friend’s secret before the killer strikes again?
Meet the author
Jamie L. Adams fell in love with books at an early age. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott opened her imagination and sparked a dream to be a writer. She wrote her first book as a school project in 6th grade. Born and raised in California, Jamie now lives in the Ozark Forest with her husband, twin daughters, five cats and two dogs. A family that fosters abandoned cats and kittens, they’ve cared for and rehomed dozens of felines. A graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature as well as member of Sisters in Crime, The Writing Desk, and several critique groups she spends most of her time writing, reading or learning more about the craft near to her heart.