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Now is the time to see why HOLLYWOOD…

️‍♀️ A Cozy Christmas Gift for YOU!

It’s time to see why HOLLYWOOD has chosen A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery is in development for a television show!

The A Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery Series is having its biggest sale of the year!

Start your journey for FREE with Book 1: Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries!
Continue the fun—Books 2-30 are just $0.99 each on Kindle!
Love paperbacks? They’re only $8.99 each during this sale!

Don’t miss out—this sale runs from December 8 to December 12 only!

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Cozy up with Mae West and her charming crew of campers this holiday season!

Exciting News: Holly Homicide Releases TODAY!

Grab your favorite mug of cocoa, light a crackling fire, and settle in, cozy mystery fans—because Holly Homicide is here to bring all the festive charm and holiday mystery your sleuthing hearts desire! ✨️‍♀️

It’s finally release day, and I couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to Violet Rhinehammer’s latest caper, set against the magical, snow-dusted backdrop of Holiday Junction. Think twinkling Christmas lights, the scent of pine wafting through the air, warm cups of mulled cider, and… oh yeah—a murder to solve. Because what’s Christmas without a little intrigue?

What to Expect in Holly Homicide:

✨ A Festive Wonderland: The story takes you to the heart of Holiday Junction, where every corner is brimming with Christmas cheer. From the charming outdoor market booths to the breathtaking tree-lighting ceremony and even the occasional snowball fight, you’ll feel like you’re living inside a Hallmark movie… with a side of whodunit.

️‍♀️ A Determined Sleuth: Violet Rhinehammer is back and better than ever! This small-town journalist has a knack for asking the questions no one else will—while dodging danger, juggling holiday cheer, and maybe even squeezing in a little romance. (You’ll swoon for her chemistry with Darren!)

❄️ Mystery & Twists Galore: When a beloved local artist is found dead at the lodge, Violet finds herself unraveling a web of secrets involving stolen designs, anonymous threats, and suspicious alibis. The suspects are as layered as a plate of holiday cookies, and just when you think you’ve cracked the case… BAM! Another twist.

Holiday Romance: Oh, the romance! Let’s just say Violet and Darren take things to the next level, and their cozy Christmas tree farm date will leave you wishing you had someone to sip hot cocoa with under the mistletoe.

All the Small-Town Quirks You Love: From Millie Kay (Violet’s mama, who always has a hilarious and meddlesome opinion) to the larger-than-life townsfolk who can’t resist gossip, Holly Homicide brings you the humor and charm you’ve come to expect from the holiday-loving community of Holiday Junction.

Why You’ll Love It:

Whether you’re a longtime reader or new to my books, Holly Homicide has all the ingredients to make your holiday reading list sparkle: a cozy setting, a strong and relatable heroine, a puzzling murder, and all the holiday feels. It’s the perfect companion to a cozy blanket and a plate of Christmas cookies (don’t forget the sprinkles!).

So, what are you waiting for? Slip on your fuzzy socks, grab a copy of Holly Homicide, and let Violet take you on a sleigh ride full of laughter, love, and a little bit of crime-solving. Let’s solve this murder together—because in Holiday Junction, the holidays are to die for.

Available Now!
Grab your copy of Holly Homicide wherever books are sold, and don’t forget to let me know your favorite moment! Tag me in your posts with #HollyHomicide or share your reviews—I absolutely love hearing from you.

Happy sleuthing and Merry Christmas, y’all! ✨
With love,
Tonya Kappes ❤️

HUGE TV NEWS: This picture says it all!

This photo was taken in June as I attended a very important zoom meeting.

I’m so excited to be able to let you know A CAMPER AND CRIMINALS COZY MYSTERY SERIES is in development for a television show with producers!

A couple of years ago I had four major producers all vying for the shopping rights for the series, then I got an email from a woman producer who I didn’t know of her work. I courted these producers for a while and when I talked to the woman, she knew the series inside and out!

She was on fire for Mae and the Laundry Club Ladies.

Over the past year we weathered the writing strikes all those Hollywood twists. But along the way her company has been on fire for Mae and the Laundry Club Ladies.

Getting back to the deal-we thought it was going to be a movie and done. BUT now it’s in development for a tv show.

Y’ALL! A weekly television show.

It will not be a binge watch. It will be a weekly show.

The title of the series will be WELCOME TO NORMAL.

And the first season is based on WHO KILLED PAUL WEST.

This is all I can tell you now.

The executive producers and show runners came to my house to stay for a few days. We went to my hometown of NIcholasville, Kentucky and they got to meet a few women I’d consider LAUNDRY CLUB LADIES. When the executives told these women in my life, they all cried right in front of them.

We had dessert at mama’s. And we went to our small town diner.

They had a blast!

Then we went to Bardstown, Kentucky for them to get a feel of what is in my head for downtown Normal.

AND then we went camping in the Daniel Boone National Forest. They were so excited to ride in our RV and they stayed in a cabin at the campground. We hiked, got coffee at the Daniel Boone Coffee Shop, ate campfire chili and just got to know each other.

It has been such an amazing experience that when we zoom next, I can’t wait to tell you all about it.

Until then…this is all I can say but they know I am so close with my readers, they said I could tell you that the series is in development!!!

If you’d like to follow along with all the fun, be sure to follow me on Instagram.

First Magazine Picks Halloween Homicide as a must read SPOOKY book

This spooky scare installment of Tonya Kappes’ Holiday Cozy Mystery series is filled with twists and turns. While on her town’s local ghost walk, reporter Violet Rhinehammer quickly realizes that one of the fake bodies is indeed real!

Now Violet is determined to catch the killer before Holiday Junction’s Halloweenie Festival is ruined. A fun and festive Halloween tale.

What readers are saying: “Another addictive read joining Violet in her new hometown, and this time, we get to celebrate Halloween with her! I completely enjoyed this book and look forward to more visits with Violet soon!”

Please check out the article here.