July 2, 2009

Love the dancing ghost!

Howdy Cleo, The 3Lanes think your "Frightening" ghost on the June 24th posting...Love Jack Too! (and the rest of the Haunted Bookshop Series).

I had to stop in my post to fix some zucchini for Crystal, she realized she is hungry (and she is writing!)

Cleo's reply:  Howdy back to my favorite Texas family - the Lanes!  

 HOWDY BACK,
AMARILLO, TEXAS!

 

So happy to hear Cyrstal is writing. Awesome! Thanks for dropping me the e-mail about the typo on my home page! All fixed now. Proofreading is so important. I'm horrified when I see typos in my books, and I don't mind a bit when readers let me know.

        There was a terrible typo in my latest Coffeehouse Mystery: Espresso Shot. (I'm referring to the hardcover edition of the book. The paperback edition is coming out this October.)

          Anyway, at one point in the book, the word "public" was not printed as "public." The "L" in the word went missing, which made it a MOST unfortunate typo! (Also sort of hilarious.) Fellow CM reader, Mary T., let me know about that one!

      In any event, it WILL be fixed in the paperback version of the book when it comes out this October (at least I hope so)! Thanks again and...

Java joy to you, Catherine &
Bob, Crystal and
your furry friend Smokie, too,

—Cleo Coyle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paperback edition
cover of

ESPRESSO SHOT

To pub: OCTOBER 6, 2009

Will include an exclusive
teaser for HOLIDAY GRIND
and fixed typos!  (LOL!)

 

 

 

July 1, 2009

can't wait for holiday grind (and the rest of the books)

Hi, Cleo!

I'm new to the series and enjoying it very much. I'm currently reading French Pressed (my third, actually). Too bad that the local bookstores here in Cebu (in the Philippines) don't carry the series though I was very lucky to have found Latte Trouble, Murder Most Frothy and book #6 in a bargain bookshop. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the books.

Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself here but I was thinking that it would be cute if in the future books, Matteo could ask Clare to... [spoiler deleted - see Cleo's note below...]

Or have they done that already? Haha - Haven't read books #1, #2, #5 and #7 as I'm still trying to locate copies here. But really, I'm enjoying your books (except for Joy sometimes..haha). Keep it up!

--Pachuvachuva, Cebu

 

Cleo's reply: Hi, Pachuvachuva! I am absolutely thrilled to hear that you are posting all the way from Cebu. Here is my "shout-out" to your beautiful island... 

HELLO

PHILIPPINES!

 

I am also very happy to hear that you are enjoying my Coffeehouse Mystery series, with the exception of Joy's behavior! "Haha" is right. That girl just doesn't make very good choices when it comes to men!

     I apologize for deleting a few lines of your post, but that's a compliment to you. The suggestion you made for Matteo and Clare is close to something I have planned for a future book and that's why I deleted it. I want it to be a surprise for the readers!

     I'm so happy that you stopped by to visit me today and to tell me how you're liking my books. I hope you continue to enjoy Clare Cosi's sleuthing adventures. Come on back and post again anytime.

     In thanks for stopping by my *virtual* coffeehouse, I'm serving you a *virtual* slice of authentic New York Cheesecake to enjoy with your next cup of coffee.

 

Sending java joy
to you across the big, blue Pacific!

 

—Cleo Coyle

 

 

For my armchair travelers out there:

"Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu City as the main center of commerce, trade, education, and industry in the central, and southern islands of the Visayas. It has five-star hotels, casinos, white sand beaches, world-class golf courses, convention centers, and shopping malls. The UK-based Condé Nast Traveler Magazine named Cebu the seventh best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region in 2007, eighth best Asian-Pacific island destination in 2005, and seventh in 2004."

—Quoted from the Wiki entry on Cebu.
To read more about you fellow
Coffeehouse Mystery reader's
home, Click here.

 

 

June 29, 2009

Christmas Reminisced

Hi Cleo,

[Re: Your new Coffeehouse Mystery: HOLIDAY GRIND...]

...Christmas in Vancouver BC, (I'm told) used to be the way you described New York City. Unfortunatly though lately we've been getting labled the "No Fun Coast" because they keep cancelling all the fun events due to the few people who make a nuisance of themselves and pick fights or get drunk ruining it for the rest of us. One of my dreams is to see New York one day and especially at Christmas, because of how I've seen it portrayed in books, on TV and in movies...

I remember Christmas in the country when I was a little girl. Crisp cold days spent walking in the woods looking for the perfect tree, flying down the tobaggon hill lined with prickle bushes full throttle wooping "WOOHOOO!" all the way down. Sipping on a big mug of hot chocolate afterward. Stringing pieces of popcorn onto long strings for the tree in our playroom and joining bright loops of construction paper to form more chains for the tree. Making Christmas cookies with Mom and getting icing all over ourselves in the process. (Mom to this day maintains that it's a miracle that there was enough icing for all of the cookies with all the finger licking going on)...

Driving around town looking at everyone's festive yard displays with the lights glittering on the snow. Going to see the Manger Scene infront of a church around the corner from us. Mr Harper singing Oh Holy Night at church with such chrystal clarity that not a single person (Children included) made a sound while he performed. Dad reading the christmas story and mom playing the carols on the church's old piano (we were the pastor's family) Singing Carols Christmas Eve around the family piano. Joining the Catholics for the Christmas Eve Service. Playing the part of a christmas gift and singing happy birthday to Jesus in the christmas pageant, I think I was a snowflake one year too.

After the Pageants Santa came and gave out goodie bags with candycanes, oranges, gingerbread men and Christmas coloured popcorn balls. I remember Christmas Dinners with our now lifelong friends as we didn't live near family. Building Gingerbread houses and making a mess of them too lol. Most important (to me anyway) was that final Eggnog with a Christmas Orange for bedtime snack Christmas Eve. (my version of milk and cookies) I always made sure I did that every year (I've never told anyone that before not even my mom) I never did believe in Santa, at least not in a physical sense anyway,) I believed and still believe that Santa is in all of us and we make him real by giving to people in need rather than taking.

Mom never taught us anything to do with Santa so I guess I came up with that on my own...Someday I hope to move back to the country again, and while I know it will never be the same as I remember it being as a kid, I'm going to do the best I can to make it as close to as good for any kids I might oneday have.

—Chelle

 

Cleo's reply: Hi Chelle! What a wonderful account of your Christmas memories! Thank you!

It's amazing how many of your memories are like my own--the sledding on the snowy hill, the decorating, baking, wrapping of presents. As we get older, the magic is often lost in the hectic pressure of tasks, trying to fulfill or take part in the *perfect* Christmas for our families and friends. Those ideas are part of my theme in HOLIDAY GRIND (to pub this November), Clare struggles to solve the slaying of a charity Santa who became her friend—and in the process she searches and eventually reaffirms within herself the reason for the season...

Thanks for sharing those wonderful memories - and I hope you enjoy the new book!

Warmest java wishes to my girlfriend up North,

Cleo Coyle

 

 

June 24, 2009

Note to Cleo

HI

I JUST HAPPENED TO PICK UP THE FRENCH PRESSED, AND WAS HOOKED HAD TO GET THE OTHERS AND START AT THE BEGINNING THEN REREAD FRENCH PRESSED. GREAT SERIES, FIRST TIME TO READ YOUR WORD, AND REALLY ENJOYED IT. LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE,

THANKS

ARLEEN

 

Cleo's reply: Hi, Arleen! I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying the Coffeehouse Mysteries. (I know that sounds like a totally canned response, but believe me it's not. I'm always, always thrilled to hear from readers.)

      French Pressed was a very special entry in the series, given everything that happens to my characters in that book (!): from Joy's being charged with murder to Clare's making a significant decision in the direction of her personal life. I also had a great deal of fun researching the background for French Pressed. 

Pictured Left is
Executive Chef
Andrew Bales...

 

Chef Bales was a great help to me in my research. He gave me a tour of his kitchen, including the walk-in fridge, which you see pictured--and he answered countless questions for me, which gave me great insight into the life of a professional chef. (I posted an interview with Chef Bales on my Home Page. Just click over to the main page of this site and scroll all the way down. My Q & A with Chef Bales is close to the last post on the scroll...)

     I'm so happy that you stopped by my *virtual* coffeehouse, Arlene. In thanks for posting, I baked you a *virtual* box of delish biscotti to enjoy with your next cuppa joe! Come on back now, y'hear?      

 

Wishing you java joy,

Cleo Coyle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 24, 2009

Jack and Pen's next adventure!

What is the release date and title of Haunted Bookshop #6. Please tell me!

 

Cleo's reply: Never fear, my Jack and Pen fan, you will hear more about the next Haunted Bookshop (#6) later this year! Be sure to sign up for my newsletter so I can let you know more in the coming months...

      For anyone wondering what this discussion is about: I write a 2nd mystery series under the pen name Alice Kimberly. The Haunted Bookshop series seems to have charmed a lot of readers - and for that I'm thrilled and grateful.

Here are the books in order:

 

#1 The Ghost and
Mrs. McClure

#2 The Ghost and
the Dead Deb

#3 The Ghost and
the Dead Man's Library

#4 The Ghost and
the Femme Fatale

#5 The Ghost and the Haunted Bookshop

 

(Click here to go to my Haunted Bookshop page and learn more about the characters and storylines...)

 

 

 

Thanks for posting...
and for caring!

Warmest haunted wishes to you,

—Cleo Coyle/Alice Kimberly

 

June 24, 2009

gift of coffee !

For Mother's Day my daughter gave me a great gift....coffee. She found this place online..great coffee..and site too. and I love the coffee cup she gave me. Very different shape.

http://www.gimmecoffe.com/

mary t 
Appleton WI

 

Cleo's reply: Hi Mary T.! So happy to hear from my baseball-loving girfriend: Shout-out for you:

 

HELLO,
WISCONSIN!

 

Also grinning about your Mother's Day gift of coffee. Happy (belated) Mother's Day to you, by the way. And thank you for the link to GimmeCoffee.com - good site for ordering coffee and coffee-themed goodies like the cup you received as a gift (click here to see this cup in Gimme Coffee's online store).

Of course, this is
my motto every
day, too:

Gimme Coffee!

Warmest java wishes 
and great to hear from you again,

—Cleo

 

June 24, 2009

Hi Cleo

Hi Cleo,

Just popping in to say hi and see how you're doing, can't wait for Holiday Grind I love books that take place at the holidays, somehow they seem more colourful than others do.

Question, why is it that coffee smells sooooo good but the taste is so different and bitter! Wish it tastes the same as it smells, that would be yum!

—Chelle from Canada

 

Cleo's reply:

Shout-out to my fave Canadian CM Reader! Hi Chelle! I'm glad you're looking forward to the holiday-themed entry in the series. 

Here in New York the holidays create real changes on the city streets - ringing bells on every corner from the Salvation Army kettles, ice skating rinks filled with bundled up kids, twinkling lights everywhere you look, big Christmas trees and Chanukah lights, department store windows all fancied up, office workers dressed up for parties, street vendors selling warm chesnuts, and food, food, food - so many different ethnic groups here make special foods for the holidays.

I try to capture some of that feeling in HOLIDAY GRIND and Clare Cosi goes through the grinder in trying to solve a murder at that time of year. It was great fun to write her adventures and I had a delish time creating and baking the holiday recipes for the book - muffins, cake, cookies as well as the tips on making your own coffeehouse syrups and espressos and lattes at home.

Per your question about coffee - I love the taste of GOOD coffee. Like anything else when a product is fresh and of good quality it's delish. If cheap, old, or stale (pre-ground in tins, roasted badly, left too long before making) or handled wrong in the making - yuck - which is why Clare's job as a professional barista is a tough one. She has demanding customers and any one link in the chain of roasting, grinding, brewing, and serving the coffee could destroy the positive experience in her coffeehouse.

And then there are the delish coffee drinks made from espresso - mochaccinos and caramel lattes and, at holiday time, ginberbread and eggnog lattes - I could drink them all day (if they were zero calories, which of course they're not - which is why I'm a purist with espresso and drip coffee - a splash of half-and-half and I'm good to go).

Big news for you, Chelle! I recently gave an endorsement blurb to JoAnna Carl to use for the next book in her Chocoholic Mystery series! I'll post more about her book as we get closer to her release date. On a previous post, you mentioned that you were a big fan of her series and I thought you'd like to know!

Warmest java wishes to my girlfriend up North,

—Cleo

 

 

June 23, 2009

MoonDoggie coffee

Does anyone know how Moon Doggie Coffees are doing? I have not seen any updates. Hope they're still in business.

 

Cleo's reply:

Click here or on the link on my site to Moon Doggie Coffee (scroll down the right column and you'll see it) and you can see that they are still going strong--at least on the Internet.

I don't live near the physical coffeehouse in Northern New Jersey, but if anyone wants to give us an update on Moon Doggie, that would be great...

Their coffee looks awesome - they micro-roast their own - and they're on my list of coffees to sample soon...

Thanks for posting!

Java joy to you,

Cleo Coyle

 

June 21, 2009

An excerpt next month?! Holla!!

Thanks for the reply! I’m looking forward to the excerpt. Just one question: Are the Fish Squad in this book? You don't have to give anything away, just yes or no. Pretty, pretty please?

—Nicole PS—I totally agree with Nurse Judy’s post—nothing beats Café Du Monde's café au lait and beignets—yum.

 

Cleo's reply: Hey, Nicole! Holla back! Thanks for posting. I am thrilled you like the Fish Squad. How can you not love giant lady cops who pack firearms and attitude? Can't give any details away about Holiday Grind just yet...but, I'm truly grinning from ear-to-ear that you find the FS as much fun as I do.

Lock and load, ladies,

—Cleo

P.S. For anyone not familiar with the Coffeehouse Mystery series, the "Fish Squad" first appears in Coffeehouse Mystery #6: FRENCH PRESSED and they appear again in CM #7: ESPRESSO SHOT...

 

Cheers!

—Cleo 

 

June 19, 2009

Just finished espresso shot

 

* Spoiler deleted...*

I will be waiting for the next one to see what happens to my friend Clare. I have even thought about drinking coffee the way it is described in these books makes your mouth water!

—anw28

 

Cleo's reply:

Hi anw! Thank you for posting! I read your entire post, but I did have to delete part of it to avoid giving away the ending of Espresso Shot - LOL!

The next book in my series is coming out this November (Coffeehouse Mystery #8 HOLIDAY GRIND), but many new readers are still catching up with the later books and will be reading #7 ESPRESSO SHOT (pictured) over the summer. I don't want anyone to fear coming to the message board and by accident reading a spoiler-- and I'm sure you understand this so I hope you're not upset...

Thank you for posting, I truly appreicate that you took the time and trouble, not only to let me know that you're enjoying my books but that you have an opinion about the characters.

I hope you enjoy the new book, too! Come on back again to my *virtual* Village Blend anytime! In thanks for stopping by, I baked you a *virtual* chocolate croissant to enjoy with your next cuppa joe!

Warmest java wishes,
—Cleo Coyle

 

June 18, 2009

There and back again

I had the joy to visit New Orleans in May for the NTI nurses conference and, even greater joy, took my husband with me. Hey, when the hospital isn't paying and I am, I'll take who I want!

I enjoyed every minute at the conference (it's like a huge hit of triple espresso to my professional intellect) and enjoyed every minute away from the conference. Ate at Mother's, Landry's, Maspero's, Cafe du Monde, Jimmy Buffett's, and Johnny's Po-boy.

Took a jazz dinner cruise on the Mississippi in absolutely evening weather. Oh, and fell off my new wedge sandals. I had walked a mile in them without problems and fell over at the entrance of the hotel. I guess there's a reason my mother didn't name me Grace.

Coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde
Nurse Judy let's the good java times roll in NOLA!

 

I am now able to drink regular leaded coffee and loved every cup full I had in NOLA. My husband, who doesn't like coffee,(darn good thing he's good looking) watched the waitress at the Cafe du Monde make my cafe au lait and stated that the coffee coming out of the urn wasn't coffee, it was syrup (uh huh, you betcha!).

And, our household is no longer cat-less. We have a (very energetic) Siamese kitten named Cleocatra (aka Schizo Cat) and a very laid back Mau named Bastet. Her best trick is disappearing into thin air when the grandkids come over. Now all I have to do is count the days until our Mediterranean cruise in October (3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days, but who's counting).

 

Cleo's reply: GREAT POST! Hi, Nurse Judy! Very glad to see that you're having a bit of fun after all your hard work...(shout-out to hubby and the two furry friends)!

Your post is amazing. It's basically a foodie's tour of New Orleans, which is why I've created links for some of the great places you mentioned. (I love NOLA, too. Not only for the food but for the people--and the ghost stories! LOL!)

Looking forward to reports from the Atlantic in the fall--including food on the cruise and special places visited (including, of course, restaurants)!

Eat with joy!

Warmest java wishes,

Cleo

P.S. My new favorite show is HBO's Nurse Jackie--although I suspect real RNs, like yourself, may not think so! If you catch it, let me know what you think. Cheers!

 

June 18, 2009

I Won Coffee - Yah!

For me nothing beats a good cup of coffee and a good book, so I am excited to win a bag of Bishops Blend coffee.

Vannie (~.~)

 

Cleo's reply:

Congrats, Vannie! Thanks for signing up for my newsletter and free coffee drawings. Your free coffee is on its way! I hope you enjoy the Bishop's Blend - I love it!

Drink with joy always,

—Cleo

 

 

 

 

June 9, 2009

Just opened small coffee espresso shop, Great Awakenings!!

Hey, to all you coffee lovers out there.

Stop by my little espresso trailer GREAT AWAKENINGS - off Highway 22 at the Sanntiam Golf Course. Great coffe/espresso from Caravan Coffee Roasters. Simply the Best in the area!!

Stayton, Oregon

Come on by....

—erma

 

 

 

June 7, 2009

Holiday Grind sounds wonderful!!!

I just read the description of "Holiday Grind" and I am really looking forward to November (living in Michigan that is saying something—anything that brings winter closer should be discouraged!) I don't know which is more exciting: the story, the recipes, or the coffee making tips. Thanks for the preview!

—Nicole

 

Cleo's reply: Thanks, Nicole! LOL on your Michigan winters!

Clare really goes through the grinder in this entry--it's a real roller coaster ride, and I hope you enjoy it! The recipe and coffee tips section is a true holiday gift to my readers--it's the biggest recipe section I've ever written and includes some really delcious coffee syrups: dark and milk chocolate, caramel, and holiday flavors like gingersnap.

Looking forward to posting an excerpt next month!

Warmest java wishes and thank you for stopping by and posting! Come on back now, y'hear?

—Cleo Coyle

June 4, 2009

HELP!! Need a decent coffee spot In Tampa, FL.

I have been a fan of the series since the first book. I love learning new things about coffee and trying out the recipes. On to the question at hand. I have moved to Tampa and I have found one coffee place I enjoy, however it is about 20 miles away in Clearwater. I am looking for somewhere I can go by frequently to purchase drinks instead of Starbucks. As I am not happy with my current espresso home at machine. Also any suggests for a good machine to use at home that doesn't hundreds of dollars? If anyone knows a decent place for coffee here in Tampa, please let me know. Really love the books.

June 1, 2009

"God in a Cup"

Hi Cleo,

I'm reading a fascinating book called "God in a Cup" by Michaele Weissman. The author is a journalist who travels with coffee people to Africa, Nicaragua and Panama. She relates in a very readable way the politics of the coffee business. She also does a beautiful job explaining cupping, grading and marketing of coffee. Several of the coffees you mention in the mysteries are touted. I'm dying to find someone who sells Esmerelda Special from Panama. The book is highly recommended for anyone who loves you books and coffee!

Marlene Kuhl

May 31, 2009

How about a virtual tour of the CoffeeHouse with people in it?

It would be neat to be able to see the Coffe House and the Baristas ,people from the novels etc populating the scene. With the Harry Potter films an extra was being able to navigate the various places, like the candy shop, from any angle. what do you think?

love the books!

S Griffin

May 31, 2009

new release

when is new release for the coffee house mystery coming out

May 30, 2009

Recipes from the books

I would like to add the recipes to my kitchen collection, but don't want to destroy the books. Is there a way to get them some where else?

 

 

 

May 29, 2009

Please Write Faster!

I checked out "Espresso Shot" from the library not knowing anything about the series...I was hooked! I had to immediately buy the rest of the series at B & N. It was interesting... having started the series with "Espresso Shot," I obviously knew what happened with Matt and Bree...but I found myself getting so upset as I read the earlier books and their relationship became more involved. You can't help but love Matt despite his faults. I really hope Bree disappears in a book or two...It's going to be a painful wait until November for my next fix!

Love the books (But please write faster!).

KM
Columbus, Ohio

 

May 28, 2009

Just reading my first Haunted Bookshop Mystery

Just reading my first Haunted Bookshop Mystery...

and I love it!! Now I need to find and read them all, as well as the Coffeehouse mysteries! How have I not stumbled on these sooner?! I know I'm in for so much fun!! I'm having to slow myself down with The Ghost and Mrs. McClure; I've nearly finished it in one afternoon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 26, 2009

Haunted Bookshop Mysteries

I just started reading your Haunted Bookshop Mysteries and I love them. I purchased one and read it within 24 hours and am now on Book 4. I don't know how Book 5 is going to turn out so I may be jumping the gun, but how are Jack and Pen going to get together if he's dead. I love that they can be together in her dreams/his memories, but in many ways this series is sad because it seems like they don't have a future. Can Jack have a son he never knew about and be reincarnated into his grandson so he and Pen can date? Just a thought. I'm not trying to tell you how to do your job I just really want the characters to be happy. And you have (obviously) done a great job about making me care about the characters which is essential to me in just about any book I read. Just wanted to let you know how much I love the books, and was hoping I could get some feedback on the future of the series. Thanks for putting up with my kind of crazy.

May 24, 2009

hardbacks

I LOVE your books and I was wondering since the last two coffeehouse mysteries are in hardback will the first books ever come out in hardback editions? I would love to have them all that way for my collection. Oh and I wanted to let you know that your books have gotten me to start working on being a coffee expert. I love coffee!!

May 20, 2009

Just a note!!

Wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed both series of your books. I pass them along to friends and so far we have not missed a one. I wanted to sign up for your newsletter, but was unable to due to some sort of computer glitch

Grier Wiseman
Virginia

 

May 20, 2009

Huge Fan -

I am such a huge fan. I have read all seven of your books and I can't wait for the next one. I'm so glad that I found out about your books. Thanks so much for the fun and exciting read!

D. Hardy,

GA/IL

May 19, 2009

Praise For Cleo

Cleo- I love, love, love your books. They are so suspenseful. It's great!!! They really are an easy read. I have read almost all of them. Keep writing. You're amazing!!! Lexi, Ohio

May 17, 2009

Great Coffee Find

Hi Cleo -

I've been on the look out for a great coffee shop ever since I started reading your Coffeehouse Mysteries - and I finally found one... Only it's all the way in Boston! The Boston Common Coffee Co. Their Black and Tan house blend in particular. The funny thing is the first thing I thought was - Cleo needs to hear about this place. I was even asking if they roast their own beans - which they do - as if I was someone really in the coffee know. LOL! Which thanks to your books, I probably do know more about coffee than the average person. Anyway, you're always posting stories about coffeehouse finds and using them for your drawings. I thought I'd let you know about them. I told them about your mysteries, too. Hope they check them out.

Tara Garrison, NY

May 17, 2009

Happy to review!

Hi, just wanted to let you all know that I enjoy the Coffeehouse series and have even done a short review/reccomendation on my blog! I have a few followers who love books, so hopefully they will pick up the series too! I also added a link to this virtual world/website!

:) Eileen

Cleo's reply:  Thanks, Eileen! Way cool site, I can almost feel the SoCal ocean breeze wafting in off my screen from your Inland Empire bookshop!

 

Click here to visit the
"Beach Reading" review
of On  What Grounds!

 

Beach Reading is a blog by Eileen Garza, the owner of Terrace Books. Sounds like a great place to check out. FYI, if you live in SoCal, the address is: TERRACE BOOKS, 22310 Barton Rd., Ste. D in Grand Terrace; at the corner of Barton Rd and Canal, CA 92313 (Inland Empire). Or click here to learn more. Cheers to you Eileen. Thanks for the review and keep in touch!

Java joy always,

—Cleo

May 16, 2009

I'm in love!

I totally love the books.. I am very interested in reading all of them. I read 2 and now I'm on 6.. but I find they are easy to read and enjoy... without going in order! Keep up the great work Cleo! I'm a foodie and I love all the food and coffee references!! Right up my alley!! Take Care!!

May 12, 2009

Great find!

I just recently discovered the Coffeehouse series and am enjoying it immensely. I'm reading my third book (although not in order). Sure hope you have more in store for us. The main characters are so likable as are many of the minor ones. Thanks!

~ Lisa

 

May 11, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of us who have mothers, are mothers, or mother those around us! Here's a fresh cup of joe to us! The clouds have lifted, the semester is over, and I am drinking coffee again! I have reached the light at the end of the tunnel and life is good again. I'm heading to New Orleans next week and I'll stop in at Cafe du Monde for a cup of chicory coffee and a beignet (I'm not sure that's spelled right) and contemplate on your upcoming book, Cleo. BTW, I have decided that I have been catless long enough and am getting a new kitten when I get back from New Orleans. Her name is Cleo, of course.

~~Judy Mac RN

May 8, 2009

Just "The Blend"

I have just started the first book and am already savoring it as much as a good cup of strong coffee-heavy on the cream! Can't wait to read them all!

May 7, 2009

Holiday Grind

Love the books! I saw on Amazon that book 8 (Holiday Grind) is coming out this fall!

 

Cleo's reply: YES. The cover for my new Coffeehouse Mystery HOLIDAY GRIND just posted on Amazon. This is an early version of the cover, not final, but since Amazon is posting, I guess I better, too! Stay tuned for the final cover soon...

 

 

Coffeehouse Mystery #8:

 

HOLIDAY GRIND
by
Cleo Coyle

 

November
2009!

 

 

 

 

 To pre-order my new book,
click on the link below:

  Holiday Grind (Coffee House Mystery)

 

 

May 5, 2009

JUST A NOTE

I would just like to say that I devour books especially mysteries. I have read countless mysteries by countless authors. CLEO COYLE/ ALICE KIMBERLY is/are the only author(s) that I can't figure out "who done it" before the end. The closest I have gotten was in LATTE TROUBLE. I figured out the who but not the why. These two series keep me thoroughly entertained.

—Mina

 

May 5, 2009

I won last month's giveaway!

Thank you ever so much for your giveaway last month. I won a pound of La Minita Estate Costa Rican coffee from Rooster Brother in Maine. It was a delicious coffee, full bodied and happy. Great aroma. Thank you so much for sharing it! And Mike, from Rooster Brother...you are awesome! Keep up the good work. i hope to wander to your neck of the woods soon.

—Marla Saunders

www.coffeeshopjournal.com

 

May 3, 2009

Waiting for your next book!

I've loved all your Coffeehouse books. When will we get to see another one!

—Jean

 

May 3, 2009

AeroPress Seattle

May 1 - take it along with - very transportable and let them try it out! They may want to keep it though???

May 3, 2009

Derby Coffee??

I cannot wait for the next Coffeehouse Mystery and the next Haunted Series! I have loved each one! The Aero Press Coffee Maker is something new to me..but since this is Derby day, I just wondered what the coffee of the day would be!!

May 1, 2009

Aero Press Coffee Maker

The Aero Press is the greatest. I've thrown away my espresso maker, drip maker, and French press. The only problem is that I'm visiting friends in a few days and wonder if I will be able to stand their coffee.....

April 30, 2009

A Note From Mike at Rooster Brother

RE-POSTED FROM E-MAIL TO CLEO's MAILBOX:
Villageblend@aol.com

Hi Cleo,

We have been enjoying reading your virtual Village Blend website and keeping up with news from the coffee world. We have a regular customer who, when he was in recently, tried La Minita for the first time because it turns out he is a fan of Cleo! Thanks!!

~Mike

www.RoosterBrother.com
Rooster Brother
A Store for Cooks
Ellsworth, Maine

 

April 30, 2009

Guide to Coffee and Chocolate Pairings

Greetings from drought-stricken, wildfire-smoked central Florida. (The EPA / Lung Association gave us a "D" and an "F" in the 2009 report of city air quality while the local news gave us a 'green' for good.) I recently ran across an interesting Guide to Coffee and Chocolate Pairings at the Equal Exchange while looking for ways to support my new-to-me-vegan lifestyle. www.equalexchange.coop/a-guide-to-chocolate-and-coffee-pairing

—geekette

 

April 27, 2009

Aero Press Coffee Maker

I just bought an Aero Press Expresso maker - and wondered if anyone out there has tried it. got it off Amazon - live in Seattle and could get it with my grocery order - rather good I thought!

www.amazon.com/AeroPress-Coffee-and-Espresso-Maker/dp/B000GXZ2GS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1240761910&sr=8-1

 

 

April 26, 2009

Great books

Love them all so far. Can not want for the next one Angela

April 26, 2009

Chelle

Hey thanks so much! I will be checking that series out. It's always great to get recommendations from others. I have one for you. Kate white has a series out that is very good! Don't know if you haven't read her. But, the first one is " If looks could kill" . I can't wait for cleo to come out with her new one. They are fantastic! Stay warm in Canada, because it's hot down here in Texas. Happy reading and thanks again! Sweettexas

April 25, 2009

Sanity Savers

Found your books when I was in the hospital with my Mom while she was recovering from a stroke. A nurse's aide had lent me her copy of the first book and I was in bliss. They took my mind off my slumbering Mom and made time pass a bit smoother. Can't wait to read more about Pen and Jack. Mom likes hearing about Jack and your descriptions of 40's New York. They remind her of when she was a kid. (Born in 42.) Keep the lead to the paper and the writers block knocked down.

—Amber

PS Seymour acts just like a couple guys I know at work. You have us letter carriers pegged down beautifully.

April 24, 2009

Chocolate Mystery Series

hi sweettexas, I'm not cleo but I do happen to know there is a chocoholic mystery series out there already, I collect it and it's delicious. It's full of chocolate facts and it's based around a Chocolate shop. It's by Joanna Carl a sudonom for Sandstrom I forgot her first name now. and it's called her chocaholic series, Lee McKinny is the main character a blonde texas girl who's an ex beauty queen but pefers small town life.

Chelle in Canada :-) congrats on the pregnancy btw

 

2nd post form Chelle: you can find out about the series by visiting www.joannacarl.com and by the way her first name is Eva. I looked it up. hope you like it as much as I do :-)

April 23, 2009

Chocolate mystery

Hi cleo!

Love your coffeehouse mysteries! What a brilliant writer! Your website is great and entertaining too! Thanks for giving all of us fans a great story and great website! My question for you is: Have you ever thought about writing a series based on chocolate? That would be so much fun, since there are so many chocoholics out there, including my pregnant self. Just a thought!

Thanks from Sweettexas!

: )

 

April 21, 2009

oh oh oh matteo and Jack

ooohhhhh I wish him and Clare to work things out, Madame is my favorite character and I agree Clare and Matt belong together.. and as for Mr.Jack PI love your Haunted Bookshop mysteries, I read them first and then attacked your Coffeehouse mysteries. I'm about to head over to Barnes and Noble to buy French Pressed and Expresso Shot... oh I hope Bree bites the bullet ... or Clare just cats her out of Matt's life!

:) Great books!

I love them <3

April 17, 2009

Announcements

Obituary DeLonghi Latte October 30, 2007—April 16, 2009. Beloved family member. Created numerous tantalizing frothy lattes & cappuccinos. Tragically passed In The Line of Duty. With its last gasp of steam, DeLonghi managed to deliver one last latte for the four bereaved family members. DeLonghi is survived by Bob, Catherine, Crystal, and Smokie. Services will be a closed trash container affair with Landfill Services to be held at Amarillo City Landfill sometime Monday. * * * Birth Announcement The proud Lane family announces Hamilton Latte arrived April 16, 2009; 1:18 p.m. at Georgia St. Wal~Mart Appliance Ward. Hamilton is a healthy 11½” long, 8 pounds and many ounces espresso machine.

April 17, 2009

java joe's in Des Moines Iowa !

If you visit Des Moines..be SURE to visit a great coffee house..Java Joe's...a fun.. and great...coffee experience. Do enjoy it if you can !!! http://www.javajoescoffeehouse.com/shop/