A Day in the Life with Lizzie Turner by Erika Chase

Sep 9, 2015 | A Day In My Life

Law and AuthorI’m on a bit of a tear today. Lizzie Turner here from Ashton Corners, AL, home of the wonderful Ashton Corners Mystery Book Readers and Cheese Straw Society. I also call them fabulous, amazing, supportive. . .I could go on, and often do. They’re the six members of my mystery book club and over the years we’ve grown into a family.

So you can imagine our reactions when one of the members is in jeopardy, or as is happening now, in a state of flux. Bob Miller, the former, now retired police chief who has been divorced for decades and not been allowed to see his daughter in all that time, is taken aback when his granddaughter shows up out of the blue.

You can imagine how he feels! He didn’t even know she existed plus he senses some animosity on her part. Okay, we all can spot that happening. We’re all for one and one for all in the book club so when his granddaughter is suspected of murder, we’re ready to help him clear her name. However, it’s a toss-up as to whether or not I believe her story.

Teensy, not a book club member but an author and dear friend of us all, agrees with me so she takes off to do her own sleuthing. Then again, Teensy has troubles of her own, which she drags me into. Okay, she didn’t have to try too hard to get me involved as I’m happy to help her, especially if it prevents another murder from happening. And we’re both worried that Molly is being taken in by the granddaughter and will soon be forking over lots of cash to support the kid.

Sally Jo and Jacob are really no help this time, as they’re doing some conspiring of their own, if you know what I mean. And while Andie and Stephanie want to help, there’s not a whole lot they can do. Although they certainly do try.

So, back to being on a tear. I tend to get side-tracked what with all that’s going on. I know, you’d never have guessed! Well, it’s BBQ time at Molly’s this weekend and while we have lots of fish the guys caught a few weekends ago and Molly tucked away in her freezer, I’m in charge of my special grilled okra, tomatoes and salsa verde dish. That’s with some special Creole seasoning I mixed together, too. It’s delicious. Want to try some?

Y’all are welcome to come along to the BBQ. You’ll find all the details in Law and Author. Be sure to bring your sun hats and your appetites.

You can read more about Lizzie in Law and Author, the fifth book in the “Ashton Corners Book Club” mystery series, published by Berkley Prime Crime. The first book in the series is A Killer Read.

GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 12 a.m. eastern on Wednesday, September 16 for your chance to win a print copy of Law and Author. The giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

About the author
Erika Chase, in a parallel life AKA Linda Wiken, is a former mystery bookstore owner.

The fifth book, Law and Author, in the Ashton Corners Book Club series was released on Sept. 1st. A second series, the Culinary Cookbook Mysteries is due in 2016 under her other identity. She’s a member of those deadly dames, the Ladies’ Killing Circle. She’s been nominated for an Agatha Award for Best First Novel for A Killer Read and for an Arthur Ellis Award for Best Short Story from Crime Writers of Canada. www.erikachase.com

93 Comments

  1. Barbara Hawk
    Barbara Hawk on September 9, 2015 at 1:56 am

    Sounds like a fun book and I would love to try your okra! Thanks for the chance!

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks for the comment, Barbara. I love okra and am always trying new ways to prepare it. How about you?

  2. ktbeeblog
    ktbeeblog on September 9, 2015 at 3:58 am

    The BBQ , the grilled okra, & the mystery all sound delicious! This granddaughter does bear checking into. I can’t wait to read more about it. Thanks for the chance.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:17 pm

      There is more to the granddaughter than meets the eye! Thanks for commenting.

  3. Lisa Brown
    Lisa Brown on September 9, 2015 at 3:59 am

    Fun read, thanks for the chance 🙂

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks for commenting, Lisa.

  4. Nancy Funkhouser
    Nancy Funkhouser on September 9, 2015 at 4:01 am

    sounds like a good read. Would love a copy and thanks for the offer.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      You’re entered for the draw. Good luck!

  5. Jeanetta
    Jeanetta on September 9, 2015 at 4:38 am

    Law and Author sounds like a exciting book, and the cover is gorgeous! I am looking forward to reading it. Thank you for the giveaway.
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    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      I love the cover, too! Thanks for your comments.

  6. Lisa Wine
    Lisa Wine on September 9, 2015 at 5:20 am

    One of my favorite series. Looking forward to the new book. Thanks for the giveaway.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks so much, Lisa. Always good to here.

  7. Janel F
    Janel F on September 9, 2015 at 6:01 am

    I have so many series I want to read and this is one of them. I love the cover! Thank you for the chance 😀

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks, Janet. Hope you’ll get to the series and enjoy it!

  8. Beverly Guy
    Beverly Guy on September 9, 2015 at 6:22 am

    What an awesome cover…..love, love, love it!!! I have read all of the other awesome books in this series and can’t wait to read this one too!!!! God bless you dearest Erika Chase for writing such amazingly exciting mysteries and love, love, love the adorable kitties in them too!!!! Thanks so much dearest Dru for the chance to win!!!! God bless you too!!!

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      How sweet of you, Beverly. I love the cover, too. I’ve been lucky to have such a talented pair of artists for all the series.

  9. Amy Gill
    Amy Gill on September 9, 2015 at 6:49 am

    This one sounds like a lot of fun. I may have to buy it if I don’t win. Books are going to put me in the food lines one day soon.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      I know what you mean about books, Amy. Hope you’ll get to read it…and also keep eating.

  10. Gram
    Gram on September 9, 2015 at 6:50 am

    I must look for this series.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks, Gram!

  11. marylouh
    marylouh on September 9, 2015 at 7:20 am

    Good series. Ready to read next installment.
    thanks.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Nice to hear! Hope you’ll enjoy the new one, too.

  12. griperang
    griperang on September 9, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Thank you for the chance to win this books

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks for commenting!

  13. Barbara Hackel
    Barbara Hackel on September 9, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Another chance to be with the Ashton Corners gang. 🙂 Always a fun group to read about, I am excited to learn about the latest book! Thanks Dru and Erika for the opportunity to win a copy. 🙂

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks for your comments, Barbara. I really appreciate it hearing you enjoy the gang, also.

  14. Donna Gantt
    Donna Gantt on September 9, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I’ve never read this series, but it sounds cute. Thanks for the chance.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Hope you’ll give it a try, Donna!

  15. Peggy Hyndman
    Peggy Hyndman on September 9, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Sounds like a great read! I love okra and Creole seasoning. Thank you for the opportunity to enter to win a print copy of Law and Author 🙂

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Good luck, Peggy. Thanks for commenting!

  16. elainehroberson
    elainehroberson on September 9, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Another great series to try. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. Love the cats on the cover.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      I love them, too, Elaine. They’re the artistic version of my cats!

  17. Kathy P
    Kathy P on September 9, 2015 at 10:07 am

    Would love to try this series!

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Hope you will, Kathy! And, hope you enjoy it.

  18. Abby Fabian
    Abby Fabian on September 9, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I love this series, but I haven’t been able to purchase this one yet. Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      So glad you love the series, Abby! Thanks for telling me.

  19. Barb Bristol Wiesmann
    Barb Bristol Wiesmann on September 9, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I love this series. Can’t wait to read the newest.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 10:53 pm

      Great to hear, Barb. Thanks!

  20. Karen Kenyon
    Karen Kenyon on September 9, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I can’t wait to read this! Thanks for the chance to win!

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 10:53 pm

      Good luck, Karen. Thanks for leaving a comment.

  21. Tonette Joyce
    Tonette Joyce on September 9, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I’m so glad to see things are coming along so well! I will be anxious to catch up with more of Lizzie.
    Good luck with the new one!

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Lizzie thanks you, and so do I, Tonette!

  22. Anne
    Anne on September 9, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Thanks for this great feature and giveaway.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks for leaving a comment, Anne!

  23. Bettyl
    Bettyl on September 9, 2015 at 11:11 am

    sounds like a good read, would love

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 10:59 pm

      Good luck, Betty!

  24. Marilyn Horner
    Marilyn Horner on September 9, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I’ve been reading and enjoying this series and would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 10:59 pm

      That’s good to hear, Marilyn. Thanks so much. Good luck in the draw.

  25. Sharon F.
    Sharon F. on September 9, 2015 at 11:44 am

    I had no idea that Erika Chase wrote another series! What is her author name for the culinary series??

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 10:55 pm

      The first book in the new series is Toasting Up Trouble and it will be on the shelves July, 2016, written by Linda Wiken. Hope you’ll give it a try!

  26. Rita Wray
    Rita Wray on September 9, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Sounds like a great series.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 10:57 pm

      Hope you’ll give it a try, Rita!

  27. Doward Wilson
    Doward Wilson on September 9, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Great post. This is a wonderful series. Thanks for the chance to win.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks, Doward. And, thanks for commenting!

  28. Patty Allen
    Patty Allen on September 9, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    This book sounds fun and interesting. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 11:01 pm

      Thanks for leaving a comment, Patty!

  29. Libby Dodd
    Libby Dodd on September 9, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    W@onder what kind of fish they’re cooking up?

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      In Law and Author, they’re barbecuing some bass the boys caught on a weekend fishing trip, Libby.

  30. Patty Moody
    Patty Moody on September 9, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    I love the Lizzy Turner series. I’m on Cover Story now and loving every page! Thank you for the chance to win!

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Great to hear. Thanks, Patty!

  31. pmystery3
    pmystery3 on September 9, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    I love this series! I’m on Cover Story now so I can catch up! Thank you for the opportunity to win the latest in this series 🙂

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      Good luck in the draw. So good to hear you love the series. Thanks!

  32. MaryAnn Forbes
    MaryAnn Forbes on September 9, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    I love book club stories; Law and Author sounds like a great read.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win.📖📚

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 11:03 pm

      Hope you’ll give it a try, Mary Ann. Thanks for leaving a comment.

  33. Mary Jane H.
    Mary Jane H. on September 9, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    It seems that Law and author is just up the list for my reading pleasure! Would love a chance to read it. Thanks Dru.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 11:21 pm

      Good luck, Mary Jane.

  34. Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes on September 9, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    I also love this series – several series by Erika Chase. Enjoy them all. Sounds like another great read.

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks, Helen!

  35. Celia Fowler
    Celia Fowler on September 9, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Law and Author sounds like a wonderful book — I would love to win a copy! Thanks for the giveaway Dru!

    • Erika Chase
      Erika Chase on September 9, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks for leaving a comment, Celia!

  36. Kathleen C.
    Kathleen C. on September 9, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    Thank you for a great review/synopsis…I’m in!

  37. Sha
    Sha on September 9, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love this series!

  38. Barbara Tobey
    Barbara Tobey on September 9, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Another must read.

  39. servedogmom
    servedogmom on September 9, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I’m not sure about the okra, but everything else sounds great! Love the synopsis and review.

  40. sallycootie
    sallycootie on September 9, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    New author and new series for me. Would love to read, sounds like a good story. Thanks for the giveaway.

  41. Jeanie Dannheim
    Jeanie Dannheim on September 9, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    Really enjoy this series and would love to read the next book in the series! Binge-read the first four last year and looking forward to this one. Thanks for the chance to win!

  42. Tonette Joyce
    Tonette Joyce on September 9, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    I don’t know what happened to my post,but I managed to get on the mailing list!
    I have to catch up with all your books…I wish you all the best with the new one.

  43. candace knight
    candace knight on September 9, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    This is a great series. I love it. Thank you for the chance.

  44. Pamela Woodfield
    Pamela Woodfield on September 10, 2015 at 2:02 am

    I’ve been wanting to read this series since I first saw it up for review in another page. Don’t know how I’ve missed it. I love that there is a book club.

  45. Kari
    Kari on September 10, 2015 at 2:20 am

    This is a fun series. We did read this for my in person Book Club in Alabama. Happy to see a new one

  46. Sharon
    Sharon on September 10, 2015 at 8:36 am

    This is a great series and I need to catch up with this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

  47. kayekillgore
    kayekillgore on September 10, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    I really love this series

  48. Alicia F
    Alicia F on September 11, 2015 at 10:06 am

    This series is on my list!

  49. Karen Terry
    Karen Terry on September 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    I love books that have food and murder.

  50. Grace K.
    Grace K. on September 11, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    I enjoy reading the Ashton Corners Book Club mysteries, and I am looking forward to this new book. Thanks for the chance to win!

  51. donnadurnell2013
    donnadurnell2013 on September 11, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    oh, the grilled okra, tomato, and salsa verde sounds good — at least I’m thinking it’s all together in one dish. If not, then definitely the okra sounds good!
    But I am on a tangent. Hubby is working on genealogy as I’m sitting here reading this blog and writing this comment. He thinks it’s a bit of detective story doing that; ever bit as interesting or even more than the mystery stories I read. But I’m thinking some genealogy and DNA testing might just be in the cards for Bob Miller, and his turned-up granddaughter. 🙂

  52. SueAnn
    SueAnn on September 11, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    Whenever I see the name Erika Chase, I KNOW I HAVE to buy that book!!!

  53. Stacie Amelotte
    Stacie Amelotte on September 11, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    Love Erika/ Linda! This is such a fun series. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

  54. quetzilibros
    quetzilibros on September 12, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    WOW! This sounds like a great read to me! I want to thank those in charge of this give-a-way & the author for giving us a chance to win this book. Keep up the good work & bonne chancé to all the entries! I hope win! 😉

  55. cyn209
    cyn209 on September 12, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    A good series!!!
    Cannot wait to read this book!!!!

  56. Judy D.
    Judy D. on September 13, 2015 at 12:07 am

    Everyone seems to be a fan, Erika-Linda. Count me in too.

  57. Lindar
    Lindar on September 13, 2015 at 1:10 am

    I love reading the Ashton Corners Book Club mysteries. I’m looking forward to the latest. I agree if I see Erika Chase, I’m buying the book! Thanks for the giveaway.

  58. Dru
    Dru on September 17, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Contest is closed.