30th
Dec
Dec
Today I’m excited to participate in the Release Day Event
of ‘Meet Your Baker’ by Ellie Alexander. I hope you enjoy this post just as
much as I did when I first saw it. 😉
of ‘Meet Your Baker’ by Ellie Alexander. I hope you enjoy this post just as
much as I did when I first saw it. 😉
Welcome to
Ashland, Oregon, home of the world-famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the
setting for Ellie Alexander’s debut mystery ‘Meet Your Baker’.
Ashland, Oregon, home of the world-famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the
setting for Ellie Alexander’s debut mystery ‘Meet Your Baker’.
‘Meet Your Baker’
is a culinary mystery centered in the fictional bakeshop, Torte, with a
mother/daughter pastry duo. It includes original handcrafted recipes. Meet
Ashland!
is a culinary mystery centered in the fictional bakeshop, Torte, with a
mother/daughter pastry duo. It includes original handcrafted recipes. Meet
Ashland!
In Ashland you’ll
find an eclectic community of artists, outdoor adventure seekers, college
students, farmers, retirees and a constant stream of tourists. At nearly 2,000
feet in elevation, its Mediterranean summers make it the perfect spot to watch
Shakespeare under the stars or hike one of the surrounding peaks. In the
winter, Ashland becomes home to ski enthusiasts with nearby Mt. Ashland, and
plenty of backcountry trails.
find an eclectic community of artists, outdoor adventure seekers, college
students, farmers, retirees and a constant stream of tourists. At nearly 2,000
feet in elevation, its Mediterranean summers make it the perfect spot to watch
Shakespeare under the stars or hike one of the surrounding peaks. In the
winter, Ashland becomes home to ski enthusiasts with nearby Mt. Ashland, and
plenty of backcountry trails.
You’ll feel like
you’ve stepped into a charming English village with Ashland’s
Shakespeare-inspired pubs, restaurants and shops.
you’ve stepped into a charming English village with Ashland’s
Shakespeare-inspired pubs, restaurants and shops.
Meander through
Lithia Park where you’ll pass ancient trees, grassy patches and picnic benches,
and wild deer. Be sure to get a glimpse of the towering Oregon Shakespeare
Festival buildings, and stop to drink from Lithia’s mineral spring fountains.
Lithia Park where you’ll pass ancient trees, grassy patches and picnic benches,
and wild deer. Be sure to get a glimpse of the towering Oregon Shakespeare
Festival buildings, and stop to drink from Lithia’s mineral spring fountains.
Take Shakespeare’s stairs to “the bricks” where theater
lovers and actors gather before performances.
lovers and actors gather before performances.
Finally, end your day with a sweet treat at one of
Ashland’s many divine bakeshops.
Ashland’s many divine bakeshops.
Be sure to check
out the blog tour that is filled with reviews, interviews and guest posts by
the author! The tour starts January 5th and runs through
the 16th. Check out the schedule!
out the blog tour that is filled with reviews, interviews and guest posts by
the author! The tour starts January 5th and runs through
the 16th. Check out the schedule!
About ‘Meet Your Baker’:
Welcome to Torte—a friendly, small-town family bake shop
where the treats are so good that, sometimes, it’s criminal…
where the treats are so good that, sometimes, it’s criminal…
After graduating from culinary school, Juliet Capshawreturns to her quaint hometown of Ashland, Oregon, to heal a broken heart and
help her mom at the family bakery. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is bringing
in lots of tourists looking for some crumpets to go with their heroic couplets.
But when one of Torte’s customers turns up dead, there’s much ado about murder…
“Sure to
satisfy both dedicated foodies and ardent mystery lovers alike.”
satisfy both dedicated foodies and ardent mystery lovers alike.”
―Jessie Crockett, author of ‘Drizzled with Death’
The victim is Nancy Hudson, the festival’s newest board
member. A modern-day Lady Macbeth, Nancy has given more than a few actors and
artists enough reasons to kill her…but still. The silver lining? Jules’s high
school sweetheart, Thomas, is the investigator on the case. His flirtations are
as delicious as ever, and Jules can’t help but want to have her cake and eat it
too. But will she have her just desserts? Murder might be bad for business, but
love is the sweetest treat of all…
member. A modern-day Lady Macbeth, Nancy has given more than a few actors and
artists enough reasons to kill her…but still. The silver lining? Jules’s high
school sweetheart, Thomas, is the investigator on the case. His flirtations are
as delicious as ever, and Jules can’t help but want to have her cake and eat it
too. But will she have her just desserts? Murder might be bad for business, but
love is the sweetest treat of all…
“Alexander
weaves a tasty tale of deceit, family ties, delicious pastries, and murder.”
weaves a tasty tale of deceit, family ties, delicious pastries, and murder.”
―Edith Maxwell, author of ‘A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die’
For more information about this book please visit Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Book Depository and Kobo.
About the Author:
Ellie Alexander is a Pacific Northwest native who spends
ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many
famed coffeehouses nearby. When she’s not coated in flour, you’ll find her
outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the
name of research. Follow her on Facebook or Twitter to learn more.
ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many
famed coffeehouses nearby. When she’s not coated in flour, you’ll find her
outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the
name of research. Follow her on Facebook or Twitter to learn more.
Giveaway:
Paperback copy of ‘Meet Your Baker’,
Chai Tea, designer baking liners and a Starbucks gift card.
Chai Tea, designer baking liners and a Starbucks gift card.
Open to US addresses only.
Ends 1/6/15
This event was organized by CBB Book Promotions.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
Thank you so much for posting Maureen! I can't wait to visit Ashland, I sure loved it in the book! And it's only a few hours from me. 🙂
You're welcome. Ashland looks beautiful. Make sure you make plenty of pictures when you visit. I can't wait to see them. 😀