Stan Connor first appeared in Kneading to Die and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Stan.
What is your name?
Stan Connor.
How old are you?
38.
What is your profession?
I’m a gourmet pet food chef and pet patisserie owner.
Do you have a significant other?
Yes! We’re getting married soon!
What is his name and profession?
Jake McGee. He owns and operates McSwigg’s, the best Irish pub in Frog Ledge.
Any children?
Furry ones!
Do you have any sibling(s)?
Yes, a sister, Caitlyn.
Do your parents live near you?
My mother recently moved to Frog Ledge, to all of our surprises!
Who is your best friend?
I have so many! My oldest friend is Nikki Manning. She rescues and transports dogs from down south. Izzy Sweet, who owns a gourmet coffee and candy shop in town, is a close second.
Cats, dogs or other pets?
We have two cats – Nutty and Benny, and four dogs – Scruffy, Henry, Duncan, and Gaston.
What town do you live in?
Frog Ledge, Connecticut.
House or building complex? Own or Rent?
Own my house.
What is your favorite spot in your house?
My little den. It’s so cozy and comfy.
Favorite meal? Favorite dessert?
French fries, Izzys’s chocolate or something yummy from her store.
Favorite hobby? Favorite color?
Trying new recipes, purple.
Favorite vacation spot?
Ireland.
Favorite author?
I love Liane Moriarty!
Favorite sports team?
I don’t like sports, but if I had to choose, I’d say the New England teams!
Movies or Broadway?
Movies.
Are you a morning or a night person?
Morning.
Amateur sleuth or professional?
Amateur.
Whom do you work with when sleuthing?
It depends. . .I end up working a lot with Cyril Pierce, our local journalist, and Jake’s sister, Sergeant Jessie Pasquale from the state police.
In a few sentences, what is a typical day in your life like?
I usually get up early and take care of the animals – they like home-cooked meals for each meal. Then I head to Pawsitively Organic, my patisserie, and start baking the day’s treats. Then I spend my day with the townspeople and their dogs who come in to play and have a snack. And sometimes…my plans get derailed when there’s weird goings-on in town and then you never know what my day will bring.
Giveaway: Leave a comment below for your chance to win a print copy of Murder, She Meowed. U.S. entries only, please. The giveaway ends January 30, 2019. Good luck everyone!
You can read about Stan in Murder, She Meowed, the seventh book in the “Pawsitively Organic” cozy mystery series, coming January 29, 2019.
Kristan “Stan” Connor loves concocting tasty organic treats for dogs and cats—and she also loves her fiancé, pub owner Jake McGee. But she’s not so enthusiastic about finding a dead body at her own bachelorette party . . .
Stan and Jake’s wedding will soon take place on the town green in Frog Ledge, Connecticut, followed by a reception at their beloved Irish pub filled with friends, family, and their four favorite canine companions. Stan just has to endure the traditional girls’ night out first. Male strippers jumping out of gigantic cakes aren’t her preferred entertainment. But the hired hottie never gets around to taking it all off . . . because someone takes him out first with one of Stan’s kitchen knives. A heartbroken Stan recognizes the victim as one of the delivery men from the local farm—who must have been moonlighting for some extra cash. Now the guest list has turned into a suspect list—and Stan’s making a vow to find the killer . . .
Includes Gourmet Pet Food Recipes!
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About the author
Liz Mugavero writes the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries, the first of which was an Agatha Award nominee for Best First Novel. As Cate Conte, Liz also writes the Cat Cafe Mysteries, which launched in 2017. The third book in the series, The Tell Tail Heart, is coming this summer. She lives in Connecticut with her rescue pals.
All comments are welcomed.
Sounds like a fun series. Definitely going to look it up!
Delightful cover! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
I love the cute cover! This is one of my favorite series and can’t wait to read this new exciting book! Thanks so much dear Dru and Liz for the chance to win! 😊😻
One of my favorite series!!!
Thank you for the giveaway…..
I have enjoyed this series. Looking forward to this new book!
What a fun shop Stan has! I hope all goes well with the wedding plans!
I would nice to read this book. Never read any books by this author. Thanks for the chance.
I would love an animal shop like this near me. I have never read any of this author’s books. Thank you for the chance.
I have loved this series from the start! I can’t wait for it to be turned into a cable series (suggestive hint!)
Stan’s life sounds like so much fun – getting to play with dogs and provide them with yummy treats. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Such a cute cover, and that was some bachelorette party! I’d love to win a copy of Murder, She Meowed and enjoyed Getting to Know Stan ~
Thank you for this chance
Having pets myself, I love a book that’s populated with pets, animal lovers, etc. Add in a bachelorette party with people jumping out of cakes, and I’m all in.
Such a cute cover!
Oh, poor bunny in the pot on the cover.
Fun cover and sounds like a fun read!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Thanks for the chance to win this great book.
That cover is so adorable! I’ve read one book in the series, but definitely planning to read all of them eventually!
This book looks and sounds like a great read! I cannot wait to read!
Love this series! Looking forward to reading “Murder, She Meowed”.
I love Ireland, too, & would love to visit again some day.
What an interesting sounding book. I have not read anything in this series yet so I’ll need to get caught up. But it sounds like it’s worth it to get some catching up done!
Thank you,
Cynthia
LOVE this book cover and would LOVE to win and read it!! Thanks for the chance!
I agree, what a great cover. Liz Mugavero must be an animal lover. Me too.
Great Interview 😊
Love the Cover and The Title 💗😍💗
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Murder, She Meowed is Cindy
Congratulations!