Reminiscing With Martha Jamieson by Connie Archer

Mar 10, 2015 | A Day In My Life

Ladle to the GraveMy name is Martha Jamieson. You’ve probably heard a lot about me in the Soup Lover’s Mystery series. I’m Lucky Jamieson’s mother and I used to be the owner of the By the Spoonful Soup Shop. Lucky runs the restaurant now and happily, she’s made sure our fantastic chef, Sage DuBois, has stayed on.

My husband Louis and I were so disappointed when Lucky decided to go to college in Madison, Wisconsin. Oh, don’t get me wrong. We were happy for her, happy to see her spreading her wings but I cried a lot when she left. I knew I certainly wouldn’t be able to see her very often, much less every day. Maybe I’d get to see her and hug her a few times a year when she had a break from school.

See, I always knew Lucky was impatient to leave Snowflake. She loved us – me and her dad – but I think she was afraid she’d feel stifled if she didn’t head for a bigger city and a more adventurous life. It was all I could do to beg her not to leave but in the end I let her go. I had to. It’s not good to keep your children tied to your apron strings.

CupSo life went on in Snowflake, Vermont at the By the Spoonful Soup Shop pretty much as usual for the next several years. But in spite of all my friends, I still felt lonely. Lucky finally graduated and I was hoping against hope she’d decide to come back to the village. But she didn’t. She stayed on in Madison for a number of years. She wasn’t ready to come home. I’m not really sure what she hoped to achieve there but again, I had to let it go. It’s the hardest thing in the world for a parent, believe me.

I really missed her and there were things going on in town that I was very suspicious of. She wasn’t here to share Townmy worries. I hope I’m wrong, but I’ve noticed there’s something very strange at the restaurant. There’s an older couple who’ve come to town with their grandson. And there’s something about them that’s not quite right. I don’t really know what to do about it. I have my suspicions but I can’t possibly prove anything.

TracksI’ve taken some photos and I’ve marked them with the date. I just wish I could show these to Lucky now. She’d know what to do. Something tells me I should hang on to them. They’re not very good pictures but maybe if Lucky comes back some day they’ll help her solve the mystery in Ladle to the Grave.

Who knows . . . maybe I won’t be here myself by then. If I’m not, I hope Lucky finds these and figures out who these people really are.

You can read more about Martha in Ladle to the Grave, the fourth book in the “Soup Lover’s” mystery series, published by Berkley Prime Crime. Other books in the series are A Spoonful of Murder, A Broth of Betrayal and A Roux of Revenge.

Ladle to the Grave
A local woman is poisoned at a pagan ritual in the woods and Lucky Jamieson’s grandfather Jack, who provided the herbs for the gathering, is suspected of making a terrible mistake. But when a dead man is found floating in a creek just outside of town, his face unrecognizable, Lucky is certain both deaths are murder. Can she find the connection and clear her grandfather’s name before more victims fall prey to a killer?

GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 12 p.m. eastern on March 17 for the chance to win a print copy of ”Ladle To The Grave”. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Winner will be notified within 48 hours after giveaway closes and you will have three days to respond after being contacted or another winner will be selected. Make sure to check your SPAM folder.

About the author
Connie Archer is the national bestselling author of the Soup Lover’s Mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime. A Spoonful of Murder, A Broth of Betrayal and A Roux of Revenge are set in the imaginary village of Snowflake, Vermont. The fourth book in the series, Ladle to the Grave, has just been released. You can visit her website and blog at conniearchermysteries.com, Facebook and Twitter @SnowflakeVT.

142 Comments

  1. Barbara Hawk
    Barbara Hawk on March 10, 2015 at 1:16 am

    Oh my! I really need to read this! Thanks for the chance!

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 10, 2015 at 10:35 am

      Hi Barbara ~ Great to see you here! I hope you’re able to enjoy the stories in Snowflake soon!

  2. Nancy M.
    Nancy M. on March 10, 2015 at 1:23 am

    I love this title– and the cover!!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 10:36 am

      Thank you, Nancy ~ this title and cover are slightly different than the earlier books, but gorgeous nonetheless. Good luck today.

  3. Pat Walker Pinkston
    Pat Walker Pinkston on March 10, 2015 at 1:24 am

    Love the “Soup Lovers” books. Looking forward to reading Ladle To The Grave.

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 10, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Oh thanks so much, Pat! Hope you enjoy the adventures in Snowflake, Vermont! Thanks for entering!

  4. Barbara Tobey
    Barbara Tobey on March 10, 2015 at 1:31 am

    I am looking forward to reading this book.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 10:44 am

      Hi Barbara ~ thanks so much for visiting today! Best of luck in the giveaway!

  5. mary robinson
    mary robinson on March 10, 2015 at 1:55 am

    Can’t wait to read this one!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 10:45 am

      Hi Mary ~ Glad you could stop by. Really hope you enjoy Ladle to the Grave! Good luck!

  6. Nancy Funkhouser
    Nancy Funkhouser on March 10, 2015 at 4:04 am

    Sounds very interesting and I would love to win.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 10:45 am

      Hi Nancy ~ Thanks for entering! Wishing you luck!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 10:47 am

      Hi Virginia ~ Good luck today! Hope you get to visit the village of Snowflake, Vermont soon!

  8. Dawn Frazier
    Dawn Frazier on March 10, 2015 at 5:58 am

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 10:48 am

      Hi Dawn ~ Nice to see you here! Good luck today!

  9. kuzlin
    kuzlin on March 10, 2015 at 6:07 am

    This series is on my TBR list. Would love to win this book to jump start it. Thanks.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 10:50 am

      Hi Linda ~ Thanks for following my tour. The good thing about the Soup Lover’s Mystery series is you really can start with any book. Best of luck!

  10. Linda Reilly
    Linda Reilly on March 10, 2015 at 6:36 am

    What a clever post, Connie — I’m hooked! I read the first two books in this series, somehow missed the third, but this one sounds fantastic.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Thanks SO much, Linda! I’ve wanted to make each story very different but just as interesting. A Roux of Revenge (the 3rd) is a story based on an old crime, with travelers, ancient megaliths and lost love. Lots of luck today!

  11. Janel F
    Janel F on March 10, 2015 at 6:38 am

    Sounds wonderful.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Hi Janel ~ thanks for entering! I hope you get to meet everyone in the village soon!

  12. ladyjanel
    ladyjanel on March 10, 2015 at 6:39 am

    Sounds Wonderful!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 10:55 am

      Good luck today! I hope you’ll be able to enjoy Ladle to the Grave!

    • ladyjanel
      ladyjanel on March 15, 2015 at 5:47 am

      Dru this posted twice. First post didn’t register with email log in until it posted second time. Don’t see where to delete.

  13. Gram
    Gram on March 10, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Looking forward to reading this series.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Great to see you here! I hope you get to read all the stories in Snowflake!

  14. Debbie Carnes
    Debbie Carnes on March 10, 2015 at 7:54 am

    Sounds great, would love to win this

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Hi Debbie ~ Best of luck in the giveaway!

  15. griperang
    griperang on March 10, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Sounds like a great book, thank you for the chance to win

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:16 am

      And thanks to Dru Ann for hosting this today! Good luck in the giveaway!

  16. Wendy
    Wendy on March 10, 2015 at 8:30 am

    Sounds really good!!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Hi Wendy ~ I hope everyone loves the stories in Ladle to the Grave! Best of luck!

  17. carolee888
    carolee888 on March 10, 2015 at 8:32 am

    I recently finished reading A Roux of Revenge and it was topnotch!
    Got to read this one. What a great cozy author she is. Thank you for the chance.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Oh, thanks so much! I’m thrilled you enjoyed A Roux of Revenge!!! I hope you’ll visit the village again very soon!

  18. Lisa Brown
    Lisa Brown on March 10, 2015 at 8:50 am

    looks like such a fun cozy to read; thank you for the chance 🙂

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Hi Lisa ~ Thanks for entering today. I hope you enjoy the stories in Snowflake, Vermont! Good luck!

  19. wendynewcomb
    wendynewcomb on March 10, 2015 at 9:22 am

    This sounds like a good book and I do like that cover!

    wfnren at aol dot com

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:20 am

      Hi Wendy ~ I agree, the cover is gorgeous. I can thank my publisher’s art department, they’re so talented! Best of luck!

  20. Patricia Allen
    Patricia Allen on March 10, 2015 at 10:09 am

    I can relate to the empty nest and missing my daughter. Can’t wait to read this book! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:23 am

      Hi Patricia ~ Yes, it’s very sad when birdies leave the nest. Spoken like a mom! And Lucky’s mother plays an important role in Ladle to the Grave. Best of luck today!

  21. Mary Jane Hopper
    Mary Jane Hopper on March 10, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Looks like this a another series I need to add to my reading list!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:23 am

      Hi Mary Jane ~ I hope you’ll really enjoy the stories in Snowflake, Vermont! Good luck and thanks for entering!

  22. ellie
    ellie on March 10, 2015 at 10:12 am

    A great feature and book which I would enjoy.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:24 am

      Hi Ellie ~ Thanks for joining in today. Wishing you lots of luck!

  23. Robin Coxon
    Robin Coxon on March 10, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Pagan ritual and murder can make up a good read I’m sure. Thanks so much for a chance to win a copy.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:25 am

      Nice to see you here, Robin! Snowflake, VT is surrounded by woods and lots of things can happen there in the dark! Hope you get to enjoy Ladle to the Grave soon! Good luck!

  24. Rita M Quante
    Rita M Quante on March 10, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Oh boy! A new series for me to read! Thanks for the chance to win one of the books!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:27 am

      Hi Rita ~ Thanks for visiting here. I’m glad you’re learning about the Soup Lover’s Mystery series, thanks to Dru Ann! Best of luck!

  25. Betty Escobar
    Betty Escobar on March 10, 2015 at 11:54 am

    sounds like a very good read

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:59 am

      Hi Betty ~ Thanks for entering! I hope you’ll enjoy Ladle to the Grave very soon!

  26. Rita Wray
    Rita Wray on March 10, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Love the sound of the book. I can’t wait to read it.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Hi Rita ~ Really hope you enjoy Ladle to the Grave! Best of luck in the giveaway!

  27. Becky Prazak
    Becky Prazak on March 10, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Looking forward to returning to Snowflake for a visit.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Becky ~ How nice to see you here!! Snowflake, VT will welcome you back with open arms. Best of luck in the giveaway!

  28. Patricia
    Patricia on March 10, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Thanks, Dru and Martha/Connie! I’m looking forward to reading “Ladle to the Grave”…first, I have to catch up on others in the series…the TBR list gets longer and longer! 🙂

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 12:40 pm

      I know, Patricia, same with me! You don’t have to worry though. Each of the books can be read out of order. You won’t miss anything. I hope you get to know everyone in Snowflake very soon! Good luck!

  29. Debbie S
    Debbie S on March 10, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    This series is coming up quickly on my tbr list (I just bumped it up, this sounds so good). Thanks for the chance to win, I can’t wait to learn about everybody in Snowflake.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      Hi Debbie ~ I really hope you enjoy your visit to Snowflake, Vermont and reading about all the characters there! Good luck in the giveaway!

  30. Linda MH
    Linda MH on March 10, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    I love this series. It is so enjoyable. Thanks for the chance to win. Even if I’m not the lucky one to win, I plan to purchase it and add it to my collection. Love Grandpa Jack!

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 10, 2015 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks SO much, Linda! I’m so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the stories in Snowflake! Jack has a special place in my heart too, in fact, he might even be everyone’s favorite! Good luck in the giveaway!

  31. Jen
    Jen on March 10, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    The book sounds great, and I will check out the books in the Soup Lover’s Mystery series.
    myrifraf(at)gmail(dot)com

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      Hi Jen ~ great to see you here! I wish you luck in the giveaway and I hope you get to visit the village very soon!

  32. Dru
    Dru on March 10, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    I love this post and moved this book up a notch or two in my pile to read sooner rather than later. Thanks Connie for letting Martha have her say.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      Oh, thanks SO much, Dru ~ I really hope you enjoy this story! Martha deserves her day (especially since she’s so important in Ladle to the Grave)!

  33. Libby Dodd
    Libby Dodd on March 10, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Children–we give them roots and wings

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      What a wonderful phrase, Libby! I’ll have to remember that — roots and wings ~ lovely! Thanks for stopping by today!

  34. kayekillgore
    kayekillgore on March 10, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    I love this series, the characters and the recipes.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you, Kaye! It’s so nice to hear you’ve enjoyed the stories in Snowflake! Hope you enjoy this one too! Good luck today!

  35. suekey12
    suekey12 on March 10, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    I think Snowflake is a place I would like to visit—I just wish it was real. Thanks for the chance to win this book and travel there in my imagination.
    suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      Hi Sue ~ you’re very welcome! I hope you enjoy this new story in Snowflake, VT. I wish the village were real too ~ or maybe not, maybe it’s best to have it live in the minds of readers. Good luck in the giveaway!

  36. Amy Gill
    Amy Gill on March 10, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Nice! I want this one, too.

  37. conniearcher
    conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    Good luck, Amy! And thanks for stopping by today!

  38. nikkilagrange1
    nikkilagrange1 on March 10, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    Would love to win this…it sounds like a delightful read!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 6:47 pm

      Hi Nikki ~ wishing you the best of luck! I hope you’ll get to meet everyone in the village soon!

  39. Cynthia E. Blain
    Cynthia E. Blain on March 10, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    This is a book that has many elements that I love; Vermont, food and mystery. We live in New England, and have ties to Vermont, and food is such an important part of each day as cooking is one of my passions, and mysteries, well, that is my lure to books, especially cozies, and this series is one of my new favorites. This series is so well written that is seems as though you know the characters or want to know them and spend some time with them having a bowl of soup at By the Spoonful. Can’t wait to get this ordered and read soon.
    Sincerely,
    Cynthia

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 6:46 pm

      Cynthia, thank you SO much for your wonderful thoughts! And I’m really happy to hear a New Englander truly enjoys the adventures in Snowflake, Vermont. I’m sure you’re not dreaming of snow right now, you probably have plenty, but I get homesick for it! Thanks for stopping by today and best of luck in the giveaway!

  40. rochf
    rochf on March 10, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    Can’t beat the combination of food and mystery

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 6:48 pm

      Especially soup! Nothing’s better in the cold weather. Plus every book in the series has recipes. Hope you’ll get to read them soon. And good luck too!

  41. tlwalcher
    tlwalcher on March 10, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    I am enjoying reading this series. Thank you for a chance to win a copy of Ladle to the Grave.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Oh, that’s great! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the earlier books. Good luck today!

  42. Katreader
    Katreader on March 10, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    I have a feeling my mom felt the same way when I moved to Texas. At least she didn’t have any suspicious characters to worry about-just me being so far away. I did move back..well not to the same town, but an hour drive away instead of a 3 day drive!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      Ah, I’ll bet your mom was thrilled you were a lot closer! I’m sure she and Martha would enjoy chatting. Best of luck today!

  43. Barbara Hackel
    Barbara Hackel on March 10, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful mystery! Can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the opportunity to win the book!

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 10, 2015 at 11:56 pm

      Hi Barbara ~ thanks for joining in! And good luck in the giveaway!

  44. Melissa Basnight
    Melissa Basnight on March 10, 2015 at 11:24 pm

    Love to read this book

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      Hi Melissa ~ Good luck! I hope you get to visit Snowflake, VT soon!

  45. Cheryl Corbitt
    Cheryl Corbitt on March 10, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    I’ve not read any books in this series, but this sounds VERY interesting!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 10, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      Hi Cheryl ~ I’m glad Dru Ann could introduce you to the Soup Lover’s Mystery series! Good luck today!

  46. MaryAnn Forbes
    MaryAnn Forbes on March 11, 2015 at 12:31 am

    As a soup and mystery lover, Ladle to the Grave interests me. Thanks for the
    chance to win.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 11, 2015 at 1:16 am

      Hi Mary Ann ~ So glad you entered the giveaway. If you love soup and love mysteries (as I do), you’re in the right place. Hope you get to read all about Snowflake, VT soon! Good luck!

  47. jdown55
    jdown55 on March 11, 2015 at 5:27 am

    thanks for having the giveaway looks like a good read

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 11, 2015 at 10:42 am

      You’re very welcome! Thanks for dropping by and good luck!

  48. conniearcher
    conniearcher on March 11, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Dru Ann ~ Thanks so much for hosting this stop and giving Martha Jamieson a chance to speak her mind!

  49. ktbeeblog
    ktbeeblog on March 11, 2015 at 11:37 am

    After all the icy weather we’ve had, a nice serving of Ladle to the Grave would hit the spot. If I won, I’d share it with my library as soon as I’d read & reviewed it. Thanks for the chance.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 11, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      Best of luck! That’s very thoughtful of you, to donate to your library. I always do the same when I’m at a library panel. Thanks for visiting today!

  50. Anita Yancey
    Anita Yancey on March 11, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I love that pretty cover, and the book sounds really good. Thanks for having the giveaway.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 11, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      Hi Anita ~ The Art Dept. always does a beautiful job on these covers – on all of the Berkley Prime Crime cozies. Good luck in the giveaway!

  51. Karen Durban
    Karen Durban on March 11, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Great cover to go with what sounds to be a fun read!

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 11, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      Hi Karen ~ it is a lovely cover — wish I could paint! I hope you’ll catch up with the Soup Lover’s Mystery series soon! Best of luck!

  52. Daniele K
    Daniele K on March 11, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    More books to add to the TBR pile. Thank you for the chance to win.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 11, 2015 at 5:08 pm

      Hi Daniele ~ Thanks for joining in! I hope you’re able to visit the village soon and catch up with all the stories! Best of luck!

  53. cyn209
    cyn209 on March 11, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    I need to start this series!!!
    Thank you for the giveaway!!

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 11, 2015 at 11:49 pm

      Oh, I hope you do! Best of luck in the giveaway!!!

  54. Betsy Lewerenz
    Betsy Lewerenz on March 12, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    Would love to win. Always looking for new authors. Thanks.

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 12, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      Hi Betsy ~ I hope you’ll enjoy the Soup Lover’s Mystery series! Best of luck!

  55. MaryB
    MaryB on March 12, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    Love this type of book! Thanks for offering the chance to win. The Soup Lover’s Mystery series is right down my alley.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 12, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      Hi Mary ~ Thanks for stopping by. I hope you’ll be visiting the village very soon! Best of luck!

  56. holdenj
    holdenj on March 13, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I can certainly commiserate with Martha on ‘losing’ a child to Madison–luckily, we have a few years to go and visit him in what has turned out to be a great town, disguised as a city. Thanks for the chance to win!

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 13, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      I hope your son decides to return home after Madison! (Unlike Lucky) Thanks so much for visiting today. And good luck!

  57. Meg C
    Meg C on March 13, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Certainly sounds like an interesting addition to a great series.Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the chance to win.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 13, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Meg ~ I hope you have a chance to visit Snowflake, VT soon! Best of luck!

  58. Pam
    Pam on March 13, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Haven’t read this series yet. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of the book.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 13, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      Good luck, Pam! I hope you get to meet everyone in Snowflake, VT soon!

  59. MaryBeth McKetchnie
    MaryBeth McKetchnie on March 13, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Thank you for the chance to win “Ladle to the Grave”. This is a new series for me, and I can’t wait to spend some time in Snowflake!!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 13, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      Hi MaryBeth ~ Thanks for joining in today! I hope you enjoy the mysteries and crimes in Snowflake, VT soon! Good luck!

  60. Lynn hogan
    Lynn hogan on March 14, 2015 at 1:01 am

    Sounds like an interesting read. Would love to have please. Would like to get to know this author.

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 14, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      Hi Lynn ~ Thanks for joining in at Dru’s site! I hope you get to meet everyone in the village soon. Best of luck!

  61. Karen Terry
    Karen Terry on March 14, 2015 at 1:47 am

    This book sounds an exciting read.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 14, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      Hi Karen ~ Good luck in the giveaway. I hope you’ll enjoy Ladle to the Grave soon!

  62. Verna Gass
    Verna Gass on March 14, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    So want to win & read this book. It sounds SOUPER!!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 14, 2015 at 5:26 pm

      LOL! Hi Verna ~ Hope you get to enjoy Ladle and all the soups soon! Good luck!

  63. Judy
    Judy on March 14, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    Looking for the first three. Sounds like I’m missing something good. Hope to win the fourth.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 14, 2015 at 5:27 pm

      Hi Judy ~ Thank you! They should be available on Amazon and B&N too. Very best of luck in the giveaway!

  64. Marilyn Watson
    Marilyn Watson on March 15, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Well I love the Cover too. The Series itself sounds wonderful and there is nothing like a cozy mystery. Fingers crossed..
    Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 15, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      Best of luck, Marilyn ~ I hope you’ll be visiting the village very soon!

  65. conniepsaunders
    conniepsaunders on March 15, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Sounds great! Thanks for this giveaway!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 15, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      Hi Connie ~ thanks for joining in and best of luck in the giveaway!

  66. Anita Miles
    Anita Miles on March 15, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    Sounds wonderful

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 16, 2015 at 10:51 am

      Hi Anita ~ thanks for entering the giveaway! Best of luck!

  67. Lindar
    Lindar on March 15, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    I’ve read the earlier 3 in the series. So glad to see this one!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 16, 2015 at 10:52 am

      Oh, thanks so much. I’m glad to hear you’ve enjoyed all the stories in Snowflake, VT. Good luck!

  68. Laura
    Laura on March 16, 2015 at 12:26 am

    I’m excited for this book. On the waiting list at the library. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 16, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Hi Laura ~ Good luck in the giveaway! I certainly hope your library acquires this fourth book soon!

  69. Lisa Cobb Sabatini
    Lisa Cobb Sabatini on March 16, 2015 at 7:36 am

    I can relate to this protagonist. Both of my children left our small town home for big cities. I like her spunk!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 16, 2015 at 10:54 am

      Hi Lisa ~ Yes, an empty nest is such a wrench. Someone on this digest said we give our children roots and wings. I thought that was a lovely way to phrase it. Good luck!

  70. Sha
    Sha on March 16, 2015 at 9:45 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love this series especially because I grew up in the northeast and learned to ski in New Hampshire and Vermont!

    • conniearcher
      conniearcher on March 16, 2015 at 10:56 am

      Oh, thanks so much! I hope you’ll enjoy the latest adventures in Snowflake soon!

  71. Darlene Peterson
    Darlene Peterson on March 16, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    I would love to win a copy of ”Ladle To The Grave”. I’m not familiar with Connie Archer’s work but know I’d like a cozy “Soup Lover’s” mystery. I’ll have to locate the older ones. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 16, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      Hi Darlene ~ thanks for joining in! I hope you have a chance to read all the stories (and try the recipes) in the village. Good luck in the giveaway!

  72. Dru
    Dru on March 17, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    Thanks Connie for commenting and interacting with my readers.

    Contest is closed.

    • Connie Archer
      Connie Archer on March 17, 2015 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks go to you! This was terrific, Dru!