Laina Turner, Author

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Nothing Beats Doing The Work
Nothing Beats Doing The Work

I am a firm believer in the saying life is too short not to do what you love. But even with that said don’t fool yourself into thinking you will always love what you do. I wish that were the case but it's not. There will be days when you hate being a writer (or […]

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Christmas Cozy Collection - 5 Cozy Mystery Books in this boxed set
Christmas Cozy Collection - 5 Cozy Mystery Books in this boxed set

Get cozy with the magic of the season with these 5 holiday-themed cozy mysteries - all in one boxed set!  Holiday recipes and a special foreword from the author are included. Poinsettias and Pickpockets, a Petal Pushers Flower Shop Cozy Mystery As Christmas approaches, Presley finds herself juggling a flurry of wreaths, arrangements, and mistletoe. But […]

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Beating Overwhelm
Beating Overwhelm

Beating overwhelm isn't easy.  Sometimes when I look at my to-do list, I want to go back to bed and hide under the covers. I want someone to take me away from the never-ending things that need doing. Or do them for me. A fairy godmother would work. Is that too much to ask for? […]

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Elves and Embezzlement A Presley Thurman Cozy Mystery Book 17 Free This Weekend!
Elves and Embezzlement A Presley Thurman Cozy Mystery Book 17 Free This Weekend!

'Tis the season... for murder? In this cozy mystery, Presley Thurman and Cooper Sands (and Bella, too!) have returned to Hunter's Hollow just in time for their Christmas Eve wedding. But when Winston Rose is murdered in the parking lot of Sue Thurman's flower shop, the police peg Sue as their number one suspect. Presley […]

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What's the Worst That Can Happen?
What's the Worst That Can Happen?

Do you ever stop to think what's the worst that can happen? Do you find yourself over 40, over 50, over 60 and beyond and feel you have so much more you still want to accomplish? How often do you find yourself not doing something because you're afraid? Have you ever had a wild and […]

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Mistletoe and Murder, a Presley Thurman Mystery: First Chapter
Mistletoe and Murder, a Presley Thurman Mystery: First Chapter

Chapter 1 “When are you going to get down here?” my mother asked as soon as I answered the phone. I knew I should have sent her to voicemail and called her back later. “Hello to you too, Mother,” I said, forcing myself to sound upbeat as I sat down on my living room chair. […]

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