WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

Mystery,entertaining, and a good story, March 8, 2013

This review is from: From the Clutches of Evil (A Jillian Bradley Mystery) (Kindle Edition)

I enjoyed reading a different type of story than I have been choosing. This story held my interest and made me want to keep reading it. I feel I would enjoy reading more by this author in the future. Jana from East Texas

 

Review by: Phillip Gatua on March 03, 2013 on Smashwords

I felt like I was part of the story - that's how engrossed I got. I like the relationship Jillian has with the cop guy.

Feel Good Christmas Book February 28, 2013 

By Elizabeth Truiett

Format:Kindle Edition

Jillian rings in the Christmas season with her friends Walter and Cecelia and extended family, but the real mystery lies in Jillian's quest for romance. I can hardly wait to see what comes next for Jillian in the next novel, Ruby of Siam. The murder mystery is well thought out and packs a punch when you realize who the murderer is! 

Great book, February 24, 2013 

This review is from: Great Game. From the Clutches of Evil (A Jillian Bradley Mystery) (Kindle Edition)

I enjoyed this book and finished it in a day. It is a good clean book with a good story line. Nancy Thames is a great author and I will be reading more of her books.

Review by: Erickson Sue on Jan. 25, 2013 :
I loved this story!! Kept me reading well into the night. Thanks for the great read, why is the only book on smashwords???? I loved the nosy Jillian and her friends. The setting was beautiful as I have been there many times. Teddy just loved!!! Again what a great read!! 

 

Have a great weekend, dear readers!

See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill

Nancy Jill Thames is the author of "Jillian Bradley Mysteries," Christian fiction based on travel adventures with her husband. The stories reflect Nancy Jill's love of art and serving afternoon tea, which has earned her the title of “Queen of Afternoon Tea.” She is listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller's List and won awards for her blogs. Nancy Jill is a Texas Longhorn, having earned her degree from The University of Texas in Austin, where she resides. The author donates 10% of book sales to the Central Texas SPCA-a no kill animal shelter.

Nancy Jill is busy working on book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" due out in 2013.
Member of the Leander Writers Guild.

 

THE BEST PART OF BEING AN AUTHOR

BOOK WINNER!
Melissa Powers Alejandro

CONNECTING WITH READERS! And not only was I able to meet many of my fellow Texans in Killeen last Saturday, I had the privilege of meeting many fellow authors as well. The most fun I had was giving away three signed copies of "MURDER IN HALF MOON BAY." By doing so I made three new friends I hope to stay in touch with over the years. Here are a few snapshots from the day.

TABLE SET UP FOR GIVEAWAY

FELLOW AUTHOR AARON ZOOK

FELLOW AUTHORS 
BOB DOERR AND 
AARON ZOOK

MY TABLE DISPLAY - NO, THAT'S NOT ALADDIN'S MAGIC LAMP, IT'S MY TEAPOT FOR HOLDING THE TICKETS FOR THE DRAWING!

Have a great weekend, dear readers!

See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill

Nancy Jill Thames is the author of "Jillian Bradley Mysteries," Christian fiction based on travel adventures with her husband. The stories reflect Nancy Jill's love of art and serving afternoon tea, which has earned her the title of “Queen of Afternoon Tea.” She is listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller's List and won awards for her blogs. Nancy Jill is a Texas Longhorn, having earned her degree from The University of Texas in Austin, where she resides. The author donates 10% of book sales to the Central Texas SPCA-a no kill animal shelter.

Nancy Jill is busy working on book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" due out in 2013.
Member of the Leander Writers Guild.

THREE WISHES

Do you ever make wishes? I still do. At this very moment, if a fairy-godmother were to make an appearance and give me three wishes, here's what I would wish:

My very own quaint little bookstore, filled with the scents of books and candles burning.




 

An orange marmalade cat napping about - they're the friendliest species of cat I know. 

And, a table set up where my customers could stop in for a nice cup of hot tea.



But wait!  These wishes can come true! (Except for the orange marmalade cat, sigh!) I actually have four bookstores - Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and Kobo. And if you want, you can visit my Queen of Afternoon Tea page, and enjoy getting to know a variety of authors. You'll even be able to enjoy (virtually, of course) lovely tea fare with recipes included.

I hope you'll stop in one of my stores and pay me a visit. Even if you just want to look around, I'll still pour you a nice cup of tea. Do you enjoy going into bookstores?

See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill

Nancy Jill Thames is the author of "Jillian Bradley Mysteries," Christian fiction based on travel adventures with her husband. The stories reflect Nancy Jill's love of art and serving afternoon tea, which has earned her the title of “Queen of Afternoon Tea.” She is listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller's List and won awards for her blogs. Nancy Jill is a Texas Longhorn, having earned her degree from The University of Texas in Austin, where she resides. The author donates 10% of book sales to the Central Texas SPCA-a no kill animal shelter.

Nancy Jill is busy working on book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" due out in 2013.
Member of the Leander Writers Guild.

 
To check out her books, Murder in Half Moon Bay, The Ghost Orchid Murder, From the Clutches of Evil, The Mark of Eden, Pacific Beach, and Waiting for Santa, please visit: 
Cozy Mystery Author, Nancy Jill Thames
COZY MYSTERY MAGAZINE 


CONTACT INFORMATION  
jillthames@gmail.com

A REMINDER FOR US ALL

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Pure Cambridge Edition

See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill

Nancy Jill Thames is the author of "Jillian Bradley Mysteries," Christian fiction based on travel adventures with her husband. The stories reflect Nancy Jill's love of art and serving afternoon tea, which has earned her the title of “Queen of Afternoon Tea.” She is listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller's List and won awards for her blogs. Nancy Jill is a Texas Longhorn, having earned her degree from The University of Texas in Austin, where she resides. The author donates 10% of book sales to the Central Texas SPCA-a no kill animal shelter.

Nancy Jill is busy working on book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" due out in 2013.
Member of the Leander Writers Guild.

 
To check out her books, Murder in Half Moon Bay, The Ghost Orchid Murder, From the Clutches of Evil, The Mark of Eden, Pacific Beach, and Waiting for Santa, please visit: 
Cozy Mystery Author, Nancy Jill Thames
COZY MYSTERY MAGAZINE 


CONTACT INFORMATION  
jillthames@gmail.com

DO SOMETHING FUN THIS WEEKEND!

Come join us Saturday from 10-4 pm - I'll be a featured author and would love to meet you! Enter to win a signed copy of "Murder in Half Moon Bay" during drawings at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.

Dear Friends of the Arts, It’s almost here! It’s going to be great fun! It’s all about the art of painting, sculpting, writing, firing, molding, and many other action verbs! And, I'm excited to be  participating in the 5th Annual Take 190 West – Killeen Salutes the Arts Fest, March 2, 2013!  We are centrally located from IH-35 by S.H. 190 (Hence the name Take 190 West) or 195 near Georgetown, or even by plane at the Fort Hood Regional airport. We are looking forward to seeing you and sharing our creations! Yours in celebrating the Arts! ~Nancy Jill Thames Killeen Civic & Conference Center And Visitors Bureau 3601 S. WS Young Drive Killeen. TX 76542

© 2013 City of Killeen, Texas

What Good Are You?

If you had never been born, would the world notice your absence? Reminds me of the Christmas movie "It's a Wonderful Life" when George Bailey discovers that he did make a difference in the lives of many. When I write the Jillian Bradley mysteries, I wind up with my heroine helping at least one person in need.  

Without giving away spoilers, I will tell you that in Book 1 "Murder in Half Moon Bay" she and her garden club friends battle evil for the sake of country. Book 2 "The Ghost Orchid Murder" includes several instances where Jillian steps in to help emotionally and monetarily, the latter by anonymously paying for the funeral of the murder victim. Jillian has a generous heart coupled with an inquiring mind and determination to see that justice is carried out. In Book 3 "From the Clutches of Evil" Jillian helps a young amnesia victim to find his identity. At the same time, she helps free a family from oppression by uncovering hidden secrets in their past.

Moving on to Book 4 "The Mark of Eden" we find Jillian helping her personal assistant Cecilia find her father who is embroiled in a madman's life-threatening experimentation project. Book 5 "Pacific Beach" finds Jillian battling to save her nephew Chase from being the accused killer of a young starlet and her mother, at the hotel where Jillian and her family are staying. Yes, Jillian is a well-meaning senior who leaves no stone unturned when she finds a mystery to solve.

In Book 6 "Waiting for Santa" it is Jillian herself who needs help when she finds herself torn between two men. But even in this case the book reflects back to Book 2 "The Ghost Orchid Murder" where you can find how Jillian tried to help others. 

Now that I'm working on Book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" it's Jillian's driving motivation to help provide for the family of the murder victim that drives the story. This amateur sleuth's constant desire to lend a helping hand will answer the initial question "What good are you?" by her books saying, "To those of us who benefited from Jillian's help, we say thank you for reaching out and making a difference in our fictitious lives." 

Of course, as a Christian, the Lord helps Jillian in her life. This in turn is her motivation for helping others. I hope you enjoy the stories and are gently reminded that by helping others, we find true satisfaction in our own lives. Have a wonderful weekend, dear readers.

See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill

Nancy Jill Thames is the author of "Jillian Bradley Mysteries," Christian fiction based on travel adventures with her husband. The stories reflect Nancy Jill's love of art and serving afternoon tea, which has earned her the title of “Queen of Afternoon Tea.” She is listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller's List and won awards for her blogs. Nancy Jill is a Texas Longhorn, having earned her degree from The University of Texas in Austin, where she resides. The author donates 10% of book sales to the Central Texas SPCA-a no kill animal shelter.

Nancy Jill is busy working on book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" due out in 2013.
Member of the Leander Writers Guild.

 
To check out her books, Murder in Half Moon Bay, The Ghost Orchid Murder, From the Clutches of Evil, The Mark of Eden, Pacific Beach, and Waiting for Santa, please visit: 
Cozy Mystery Author, Nancy Jill Thames
COZY MYSTERY MAGAZINE 


CONTACT INFORMATION  
jillthames@gmail.com

MEET JILLIAN BRADLEY

My protagonist always places her little dog, Teddy, on a towel at the foot of her bed; takes a hot bubble bath at night; spritzes herself with perfume before retiring at night so she'll have pleasant dreams; and always orders half-portions at restaurants to keep her figure trim. She serves afternoon tea to friends and characters in the stories, and prays to God for direction and help whenever she doesn't know what to do, or faces danger.

Is this a real Christian lady or what?

See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill

Nancy Jill Thames is the author of "Jillian Bradley Mysteries," Christian fiction based on travel adventures with her husband. The stories reflect Nancy Jill's love of art and serving afternoon tea, which has earned her the title of “Queen of Afternoon Tea.” She is listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller's List and won awards for her blogs. Nancy Jill is a Texas Longhorn, having earned her degree from The University of Texas in Austin, where she resides. The author donates 10% of book sales to the Central Texas SPCA-a no kill animal shelter.

Nancy Jill is busy working on book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" due out in 2013.
Member of the Leander Writers Guild.

 
To check out her books, Murder in Half Moon Bay, The Ghost Orchid Murder, From the Clutches of Evil, The Mark of Eden, Pacific Beach, and Waiting for Santa, please visit: 
Cozy Mystery Author, Nancy Jill Thames
COZY MYSTERY MAGAZINE 


CONTACT INFORMATION  
jillthames@gmail.com

DO SOMETHING FUN THIS WEEKEND!

Come join us Saturday from 10-2 pm - I'll be a featured author and would love to meet you! Enter to win a signed copy of "Murder in Half Moon Bay" during drawings at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.

Dear Friends of the Arts, It’s almost here! It’s going to be great fun! It’s all about the art of painting, sculpting, writing, firing, molding, and many other action verbs! And, I'm excited to be  participating in the 5th Annual Take 190 West – Killeen Salutes the Arts Fest, March 2, 2013!  We are centrally located from IH-35 by S.H. 190 (Hence the name Take 190 West) or 195 near Georgetown, or even by plane at the Fort Hood Regional airport. We are looking forward to seeing you and sharing our creations! Yours in celebrating the Arts! ~Nancy Jill Thames Killeen Civic & Conference Center And Visitors Bureau 3601 S. WS Young Drive Killeen. TX 76542

© 2013 City of Killeen, Texas
For more information, email the Killeen Civic & Conference Center or call 254-501-3888

FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE

AS OF THIS WEEKEND, BOOKS 1-6 ARE AVAILABLE ON 

AMAZON

BARNES AND NOBLE

AND SMASHWORDS.

MY FRIEND IN NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA FORMATTED THE FILES FOR ME.  I'LL BE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR ALL HIS HARD WORK.

THANK YOU RIK HALL!

I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE READS IN PAPERBACK OR ON WHATEVER EREADER YOU LIKE TO USE.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND, MY FRIENDS!

See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill

Nancy Jill Thames is the author of "Jillian Bradley Mysteries," Christian fiction based on travel adventures with her husband. The stories reflect Nancy Jill's love of art and serving afternoon tea, which has earned her the title of “Queen of Afternoon Tea.” She is listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller's List and won awards for her blogs. Nancy Jill is a Texas Longhorn, having earned her degree from The University of Texas in Austin, where she resides. The author donates 10% of book sales to the Central Texas SPCA-a no kill animal shelter.

Nancy Jill is busy working on book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" due out in 2013.
Member of the Leander Writers Guild.

 
To check out her books, Murder in Half Moon Bay, The Ghost Orchid Murder, From the Clutches of Evil, The Mark of Eden, Pacific Beach, and Waiting for Santa, please visit: 
Cozy Mystery Author, Nancy Jill Thames
COZY MYSTERY MAGAZINE 


CONTACT INFORMATION  
jillthames@gmail.com

ONCE UPON A TIME...

Ever wonder where authors get their ideas? True stories? Personal experience? How about pure imagination? An interviewer once asked Agatha Christie where her ideas came from. She told him her stories came from simply watching people, imagining what they were going through at the moment. A housemaid boarding a bus...an article from a newspaper regarding the then and now of certain people. A good author can take any situation or object and create a story. In Book 7 of the Jillian Bradley Mystery Series, the story is based on a jewel theft. My son challenged me to write a book based on this theme - I took him up on it and came up with "The Ruby of Siam." Unfortunately, most rubies come from Burma so I had to come up with a way to tie the story into Siam. "Siam" had a more romantic sounding name than "Burma." But how to make the segue? Well, that's what the story is about. If you'll notice the picture on the front cover, a statue of a young Siamese woman sits erect. And that is where the story begins...long, long ago -  over 128 years ago when a famous pair of rubies disappeared.

See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill

Nancy Jill Thames is the author of "Jillian Bradley Mysteries," Christian fiction based on travel adventures with her husband. The stories reflect Nancy Jill's love of art and serving afternoon tea, which has earned her the title of “Queen of Afternoon Tea.” She is listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller's List and won awards for her blogs. Nancy Jill is a Texas Longhorn, having earned her degree from The University of Texas in Austin, where she resides. The author donates 10% of book sales to the Central Texas SPCA-a no kill animal shelter.

Nancy Jill is busy working on book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" due out in 2013.
Member of the Leander Writers Guild.

 
To check out her books, Murder in Half Moon Bay, The Ghost Orchid Murder, From the Clutches of Evil, The Mark of Eden, Pacific Beach, and Waiting for Santa, please visit: 
Cozy Mystery Author, Nancy Jill Thames
COZY MYSTERY MAGAZINE 


CONTACT INFORMATION  
jillthames@gmail.com