Book Tour + #Giveaway: Hook, Line, and Murder by GG Calpo @GoddessFish

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Blurb: 

What does Meg, a retired kindergarten teacher, do when the killer of her husband and only child still walks free a year after dirt had covered their graves? Go rogue, of course!

When the detective responsible for Meg’s nightmares takes over the murder investigation of her former student, Meg hunts the killer down with help from her friends. Their cozy lunches at Sweet Buns Café turn into tactical meetings while these retired grade school teachers get themselves in trouble better suited to those in their twenties. And to put the icing on their cream scones, someone is after Meg. Is it the killer? Or has Meg uncovered secrets better left buried with her loved ones?

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Read an Excerpt:

The day was beautiful, with clear skies and a mild snap in the air. It was cold yet warm with the right amount of heat from the sun, making it the perfect spring day. Motorboats and sailboats dipped in and out of the water, out by Poet’s Bay. And at the edge of the harbor were the fishermen, alone or in groups of two or three, a rod in their hands and their tackle boxes opened beside them. We rounded the corner, almost done with our walk, when we saw mothers dragging their children away and fathers covering the eyes of the children in their arms. Pushing against the stream of parents scrambling away were others whose eyes were fixed on the man by the harbor’s edge. A man on whose fishing line dangled a catch with, what I thought were, red fins and a red tail swaying lazily around the hook.

Red? In the salt waters of Poet’s Bay? As I stood there trying to figure out what I was seeing, Barbara shoved her way into the crowd. I followed, my curiosity getting the better of me. Murmurs of “Good morning” and “Good to see you, Mrs. B” trailed behind me, changing to “You sure you want to see this, Mrs. B?” and “I wouldn’t go any further if I were you, Mrs. B.” We fetched up to the front and looked down on the ground before us while the fisherman beside us puked his guts out.

It wasn’t a fish he had caught

Instead, on the ground was a hand. Just a hand. Nothing else.

Interview with GG Calpo

Could you tell us about any research trips you took for this story? Which places did you visit, and what made them essential to your writing?

I lived in Long Island for close to thirty years so the towns in Hook, Line and Murder were closely patterned to the towns near where I lived.

What's the strangest thing you've ever had to research online for your book?

This is a bit macabre and it’s certainly not in the book, but to make certain plot lines believable, I had to research how a murderer would go about cutting up a human body. And where exactly could it be done in Long Island.

What research (history, mythology, science) goes into your world-building?

Since Hook, Line and Murder is set in a small town, of which Long Island has many, I didn’t have to do too much research for the setting. But I did have to research how the murder was committed. And that was mostly scientific, specially biology, research.

Have any of the people you've known, past or present, left a lasting impression on your writing journey? If so, we'd love to hear about a memorable experience that stands out to you.

I met Hank Philippi Ryan at one of the writers conferences I go to. She was presenting a short seminar on how to keep the suspense going. I got to speak to her for a few minutes, probably not even five minutes. But in that very short time, she managed to provide support and encouragement. She took my work seriously and urged me to keep going. That validation helped me and it reinforced my commitment to developing my voice.

Do you write in the same genre all the time?

No, I also write urban fantasies and science fiction short stories.

If so, have you ever consider writing in another one?

Yes, I have a urban fantasy trilogy that I’m in the middle of and hope to finish the first two books by the end of 2026.

Which character, supernatural or human, do you enjoy writing the most and why?

I like writing about strong female characters. Strong women have greater depth and strength, plus life throws them into more difficulties, therefore more choices. Conflicts create good stories and these women bring a lot of conflict into my stories.

About the Author:

A retired CPA and lawyer, GG Calpo now writes cozy mysteries and urban fantasies. She blends her experiences as a Filipino American immigrant with the everyday stories of life around her. She spends her time reading, crocheting blankets and sweaters for her five grandchildren, watching mystery TV shows and taking long walks in her neighborhood. She resides in Central New Jersey, with her husband and two corgis, Whiskey and Nugget.

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Giveaway:

$10 Amazon/BN gift card

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