Loved this Book and the Characters

Florida Retirement Is Murder 

EXCELLENT READ ❗❗ 

"Loved this book and the characters. I hope this is going to be a series, I will be one of the first to see what happens in the Florida Retirement Community with Stewart. Great read!!!"

#5Star #BookReview on #Amazon ✍️💥⚡️🔥⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

 #bestseller #bestofthebest #florida #floridaretirement #cozymystery #MurderMystery #humorous #funnybook #satire #comedy #kriscourtney #floridaretirementismurder #authorlife #writingcommunity #writerslife #goodreadsauthor #LaughOutLoud 

Author Appearance in Paducah Kentucky

 

FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER

Sooooo Excited - 4 Weeks Away 🔥⚡️💥⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I look forward to seeing long time Friends and New Fans in Paducah, Kentucky on May 13th for this event - Paducah Kentucky - Book Signing 'Florida Retirement Is Murder'

Be Sure to Get your Copy online at #Amazon or #BarnesandNoble - Limited Quantity available at the event! Special Drawing for Gift & Free #Bookmarks with every purchase! 'Wake Up, Earl!™" 

See ya there and check out the Link below!

Kris Courtney

EVENT DESCRIPTION:  

Gratitude & Blessings

 Thank You !!

We had a Great Response to the "Kindle KDP Countdown"

Excited that the Paducah Kentucky & 'The Villages in Wildwood Florida Book Signings are coming up real soon.  We just ordered our #BookMarkers for these events, Check em' out!!

PADUCAH, Kentucky - Book Signing - May 13th, 2023

The Villages, Florida - Author Appearance - June 16th, 2023

See y'all Real Soon

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 Florida Retirement Is Murder

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Florida Retirement Is Murder ~ US Copyright Registration #TXu2-345-697

 

Official US Library of Congress Copyright

Going to the mailbox is exciting sometimes...

Editorial Review ~ Florida Retirement Is Murder

EDITORIAL REVIEW

Huge Excitement for our first in a Series of #reviews due in for the #NYE2022 #BookLaunch 

Read the Entire Review Online:  Publishers Weekly - Booklife

#editorial #review #fiction #satire #mystery #novel #kriscourtney #floridaretirementismurder #booklife #publishersweekly #listing #newbook #paperback #hardcover #bestseller #amazon #kindle #ebook #barnesnoble #epub #kobo #preorder #available

Sheet Page for New Release - Fictional Satire Novel

 

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 Florida Retirement Is Murder

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Pre-Order 'Florida Retirement Is Murder' Now Available!!

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Florida Retirement Is Murder

A Fictional Satire Mystery Novel by Artist & Author Kris Courtney

Synopsis:

FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER

Snowbirds do more than just Flock

“Stewart Johnson had worked hard his entire life to reach retirement. However, his Golden Years would prove to be more of a challenge than he anticipated after his wife passed away. Seeking to find peace of mind and warmth in Florida, Stewart became surrounded by a tribe of Snowbird residents who took him on a journey of laughter and sleuthing inside a gossip riddled community filled with the humorous dysfunction of overgrown children.”

The setting is in Central Florida and the dramatic genre of "Fictional Satire Mystery Novel" appeals to both young and old. With the more-alike-than-different family ancestry, we all share some of the very same quirks and ability to laugh at ourselves. It is that level of vulnerable exposure inside the mind of senior citizens that we can all relate to with humor. This book will cause the reader to laugh out-loud and relate back to their own memories or current life history, not to mention an entertaining ‘Book Club’ experience. This colorful story will fit perfectly on every shelf and screen.

Oh, Wake Up, Earl!™

 

Read More:  www.kriscourtney.com

 

FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER

Snowbirds do more than just Flock

“Stewart Johnson had worked hard his entire life to reach retirement. However, his Golden Years would prove to be more of a challenge than he anticipated after his wife passed away. Seeking to find peace of mind and warmth in Florida, Stewart became surrounded by a tribe of Snowbird residents who took him on a journey of laughter and sleuthing inside a gossip riddled community filled with the humorous dysfunction of overgrown children.”

The setting is in Central Florida and the dramatic genre of "Fictional Satire Mystery Novel" appeals to both young and old. With the more-alike-than-different family ancestry, we all share some of the very same quirks and ability to laugh at ourselves. It is that level of vulnerable exposure inside the mind of senior citizens that we can all relate to with humor. This book will cause the reader to laugh out-loud and relate back to their own memories or current life history, not to mention an entertaining ‘Book Club’ experience. This colorful story will fit perfectly on every shelf and screen.

Oh, Wake Up, Earl!™

 Stay Tuned, Pre-Order & Giveaways Coming Soon!

Florida Retirement Is Murder

 

New Book Title & Cover Page Reveal - Oct 31st

 New Book Title & Cover Art

On October 31st

New Book Title & Cover Page Reveal

FREE Excerpt PDF Included!

Stay Tuned for more Announcements and Giveaways - Coming Soon!

www.kriscourtney.com

Highlights of a Book Proposal

 Manuscript Submission Proposal

Thank you for requesting the full manuscript of “TITLE” and your interest in my proposal. You will find that information included as per your instructions.

 Submissions to an Agent are challenging to say the least. And learning to hear the word NO' is a life lesson all to its own. But when a YES' arrives for a Full Manuscript, Glory Days are here!  

Well sort of...

Sending a good message that clearly defines who you are and what you are hoping to obtain in a representative is a case of self awareness and confidence.  All of which are life skills required to be an Artist or Author. And none of which came easy for this writer. Below is the example template that was used for solicitation of this new release.  Albeit modified and personalized for each submission, it outlines my sincere hope for a successful launch and publication.  Kind of like going fishin...

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I view the ‘target audience’ on this publication to be both young and old. With the more-alike-than-different family ancestry, we all share some of the very same quirks and ability to laugh at ourselves. It is that level of vulnerable exposure inside the mind of senior citizens that we can all relate to with humor. This book will cause the reader to laugh out-loud and relate back to their own memories or current life history, not to mention an entertaining ‘Book Club’ experience. This colorful story will fit perfectly on every shelf and screen.

I see the ‘marketing’ for this literature to be both in paper and film. This is a strong concept for an ongoing series in both areas of entertainment. The storyline offers unanswered questions and thirst for more of the story to be told. Included in the events there is a powerful catch phrase which I have already trademarked, “Wake Up, Earl!”  Combined with a merchandise promotion for reader engagement, the licensing potential becomes an open field for avenues of revenue and brand name recognition. It is my sincere desire and vision to see this project reach both ‘Best Seller’ platform and media production in these channels. I am convinced, with the strength of a highly motivated and qualified production team, this product can reach high-end yields of return.

Finally, I wish to say thank you!  Thank you for taking time to read my artistry and creative work. I am an Artist and although I have accomplished other rewards in my younger life as an Engineer, it has been in the last 25 years that my passion has been to allow my God given talent to become exposed. It is my sincere desire to be aligned with a team of professional talent that can guide this product into mainstream publication. I have traveled extensively as a single gentleman and would be anxious to participate in publicity efforts across the globe or in the local neighborhood book store and coffee shop.

Enjoy the reading, I look forward to hearing back soon!

Kris Courtney

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Now we wait....

Literary Fiction - Satire Mystery Novel

Literary Fiction - Satire Mystery

Currently in Solicitation/Query #NewBook #query #galley #review #NewReleases

Wake Up, Earl! Merchandise and Logo Promotion

 

Wake Up, Earl!

New Product page for Merchandise for upcoming New Book Release Coming Soon!

2022 Pivot and a New Book soon to be Released

Thank You

I am SO Grateful for you taking time to read this Post !!

My name is Kris Courtney and I am an Artist, Author and a retired Gentleman who has experienced the transition of surviving the 2020 pandemic collapse and am now making a pivot in 2022 into a new creative avenue with a New Book Release!

I'll be Damn to let the Pain of My Past, Control the Love of My Future

This Blog will now reflect that process as I move forward with Query Submissions, Development and ultimately the Marketing Release & Publication.  I hope that through the jovial and humorous story, you are able to interact and share your reviews, questions and personal stories on how my creativity has given a small glimpse of Joy into your world.

At the time of this post, the New Book is undergoing a 'Deep Edit' and has been Queried to over 100 Agencies for solicitation and representation.  This has been a huge undertaking of writing and molding a Fictional Tale out of random thoughts from a collection of travels. The example of that 'Query Letter' is here below, and I look forward to meeting you as this book launch takes hold in the upcoming months ahead - Thank You.

*Example Query Letter for Submissions*

[email address]    Lit Agent Email

[subject line] Query ‘BOOK TITLE IN CAP’ Satire Mystery, Literary Fiction

Dear [Lit Agent Name]:

Genre – Fictional Satire/Mystery:

'BOOK TITLE IN CAP', is a collection of elder aged and loosely govern comedic characters that live in a Florida Gated Retirement Mobile Home Park and find themselves entangled with each other to uncover there is a killer among them.  The setting is in Central Florida and the dramatic genre of "Satire Mystery" takes Snowbird residents on a journey of laughter and sleuth discoveries inside a gossip riddled community filled with the humorous dysfunction of overgrown children.

I have recently return to Indiana and have authored this Comedic Drama from my experiences in the state of Florida that have given light to a fictional story of generational characters encountered throughout 20 years of traveling across the United States as a professional Artist & Author. My work includes original oil paintings that have been shown abroad, won multiple awards & recognition in artistic genre application of watercolor, acrylic and multimedia.  As well, I have penned an award winning international screenplay and other various publications that include a personal memoir as well a collection of self published children’s books.

[Lit Agent Name] I have included the Prologue plus the first 3 chapter excerpts’ of 'BOOK TITLE IN CAP' for your enjoyment. The completed, unpublished copyright work is an 84,000 word count manuscript and I am eagerly anticipating your response.

Sincerely,

Kris Courtney

'Address'

Cell:

Email:

Page:

'BOOK TITLE'

Prologue & First 3 Chapter excerpts following: