Chapter 1 Why did I ever think putting on a Halloween costume contest for pets was a good idea? I had put on all kinds of events over the years for my kids, but never anything solely to do with pets. This was proving to be the most challenging thing I had ever done. My […]
Get this cozy mystery on AMAZON! Chapter 1 “You seem especially nervous today. What’s up with you?” Katy asked. “How could I not be nervous? Veronica Knapp is coming in to try on dresses for the fashion show. That woman is scary,” I said and laughed, but I wasn’t entirely joking. Veronica was scary, in […]
🎃 Double the Tricks, Double the Treats: Two Halloween Cozy Mysteries You’ll Love There’s something magical about cozy mysteries set around Halloween — the crisp autumn air, the pumpkin spice everything, and of course, the thrill of a spooky whodunit that still leaves you smiling at the end. If you’re craving seasonal cozy mystery reads […]
Marriage isn't easy. It's one of the hardest things to do successfully. I'm on my second one, and you'd think I'd be better at it this time around. Ha! That's not at all true. While I am older and wiser this time around marriage still isn’t easy by any means. In some ways, it’s actually […]
Chapter 1 “Mom, I’m so excited,” Ashley said, jumping up and down in the hotel room. “Thank you so much for letting me miss school today so we could get here early. I can’t believe I’m going to meet Cassie Cannon. She’s totally my idol.” The smile on Ashley’s face made it completely worth the […]
If you want a full-time author career, you have to hold yourself accountable to your writing goals. If you publish traditionally, you will have an editor who will give you milestones you need to meet. When you’re a self-published author, you need to set your own milestones. Now it’s usually easier to meet deadlines set […]
My name is Laina Turner, and I write clean, small town romance with mature characters and cozy mysteries with fun, quirky sleuths and their pets!
