Hey, Readers. I’ve been hard at work on two projects this year, and today I’m excited to announce one of them.
I’ve always been fascinated with lighthouses. When a group of Story Empire authors began discussing the idea of writing a series set in a fictional town with a lighthouse and inn, you can bet I jumped on board.
My story, A Death at The Inn is one in a series of novellas by eight authors.
Suicide, accident, or murder?
After an argument with her fiancé, up-and-coming actress Leah Myers booked a room at the Harbor Pointe Inn. Near the end of her stay, someone found her body at the bottom of the nearby cliff. The police ruled her death a suicide.
Five years later, four people from Leah’s past visit the inn on the anniversary of her death. Her fiancé, her brother, her psychologist, and her close friend, Adele, who was a guest at Harbor Pointe the night Leah died.
Deputy Brad Sherman, assistant to the lead detective, has always believed something was amiss with the investigation. When he learns Leah’s former acquaintances are staying at the inn, he decides to look at the old case file.
The four guests soon learn each other’s identity and begin to discuss the events leading up to Leah’s demise. But someone doesn’t want them to know the truth.
When Adele confesses she is haunted by the possibility she saw something important that fateful night, it puts her in grave danger.
Now it’s a race against time before she becomes the killer’s next victim.
The Harbor Pointe Inn has loomed on California’s cliffs for generations of Hawthornes. For some, it’s been a blessing. For others, a curse. Travel through two centuries of stories to discover the old inn’s secrets.
All books are now available for pre-order. Click on the titles for the Amazon links.
The Price of Atonement by Mae Clair – Release date: September 26, 2023
The Gift by Gwen M. Plano – Release date: October 17, 2023
The Destination by D. L. Finn – Release date: October 31, 2023
The Seas of Time by D. Wallace Peach – Release date: November 14, 2023
The Edge of Too Late by Jan Sikes – Release date: November 28, 2023
A Fathomless Affair by Staci Troilo – Release date: December 5, 2023
A Death at the Inn by Joan Hall – Release date: January 2, 2024
The Room at the End by Harmony Kent – Release date: January 9, 2024
I am so excited to participate in this collection. The genres and timelines vary, but there’s a little something for every reader.
Special thanks to Staci Troilo for designing the covers, Harmony Kent for formatting the books, and Diana Peach for the trailer.
And to all – Mae, Gwen, Denise, Diana, Jan, Staci, and Harmony, I’m grateful for each of you and excited about this project.
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I’m looking forward to reading this series. Congratulations to all of you!
Thank you so much, Vera!
Thanks for the shout-out, Joan, though it wasn’t necessary.
It has been quite a journey. And such an honor to work with this group. Happy announcement day!
Thank you, Staci. Happy announcement day to you as well!
Wonderful post, Joan. It’s an exciting time. Bravo! 😊
It is exciting, Gwen. My first time for a group project like this. I’ve been included in anthologies before, but this is different.
Congratulations, Joan!!
Thank you so much, Liz.
You’re welcome, Joan.
Congratulations, Joan! I’m looking forward to reading A Death at the Inn.
Thank you, Jill. I had originally planned it as a short story to be included in Menagerie, but soon realized it would be too long. When we started planning Harbor Pointe, it was the perfect place for the story. All I had to do was change the title and location. 🙂
I love the way you set up your post, Joan. This is fabulous. Congrats on your new book and here’s to all of us for getting this project out into the world.
Thanks, Diana. It’s an exciting time for all of us!
Congratulations to you all! What a marvelous series this will be!
Thank you for your kind words, Kymber. Guess you can tell we are excited. 🙂
Great post, Joan 🙂 Such exciting times! Xo
It is exciting, Denise! Looking forward to all the releases.
I’m thoroughly jazzed about this series, too, Joan. I’m delighted to be participating!
Me too, Mae!
Congratulations, Joan, on your novella and on being part of this project as a whole.
Thank you so much, Robbie. We’re excited about the project.
I’m so excited about this series! And your novella, Joan, sounds like my kind of read! Congrats, friend! <3
Thank you so much, Mar. I do hope you’ll enjoy the story.
I have no doubt!!
Congratulations to all of you. What a brilliant idea.
Thank you, Darlene. It was a fun project!
I love this idea! Your book sounds like a page-turner, Joan. I have the first in series on preorder- congrats everyone!
Thanks, Jacquie. I know you’ll enjoy Mae’s book (and the others as well when the time comes). Appreciate your kind words about my book.
I am so thrilled that we can now start to talk about this amazing project, Joan. I love your blurb and your graphic!
Thank you so much, Jan. It was hard to keep this a secret because I wanted to tell everyone about it. Now, we can move ahead and look forward to the release dates.
Congrats, Joan. Hugs.
Thanks so much, Teagan. We’re excited about this series!
I’m so excited to read these, Joan. I’m also fascinated by lighthouses.
Thanks, Teri. I always thought it would be fun to live in a Keeper’s House.
Sounds very intriguing! You tell captivating stories, so I know this novella will be good.
Thank you for your kind words, Cynthia.
[…] It’s been a busy summer for me, writing-wise. I completed the edits for my upcoming release A Death at The Inn, part of the Harbor Pointe Series. If you missed my post about this collaborative project, you can read it here. […]