About The Seventh Tapestry: A Tense, Beautifully Woven Art Crimes Mystery

When a priceless 16th-century tapestry vanishes from the Museum of Medieval Art in Edinburgh, newly hired curator Sandra Robertson finds herself under suspicion — and in grave danger. 

Asked to help uncover the truth, Sandra reluctantly teams up with Neil McDonnell, the dashing Scotland Yard art crimes investigator, and together they navigate a web of illicit trade, institutional secrets, and mounting threats. 

As bodies turn up and the thefts escalate, Sandra must decide how far she will go to protect the artifacts she loves and the people she’s come to trust. 

Blending rich historical detail with taut romantic suspense, The Seventh Tapestry takes readers into the world of art crime: detective work that depends as much on provenance records and patchy inventories as it does on instincts and courage. Fans of atmospheric mysteries and historical intrigue will be drawn into the labyrinthine streets of Edinburgh, the hush of museum galleries, and the pulse of a partnership that may become something more.

The Seventh Tapestry is perfect for readers who love art history, clever whodunits, and a slow-burning romantic arc that raises the stakes at every turn. 

JUST A NOTE: This first time I saw the six famous tapestries, woven in the 1500's and dubbed The Lady and the Unicorn, in the Musée de Cluny (National Museum of the Middle Ages) in Paris, France, I was hooked. Why couldn't there be a seventh tapestry? 

And that led to The Seventh Tapestry. This story brings together art, history, and the people who protect our past — and explores the crossroads where passion and peril meet. 

If you haven't read my story yet, why not discover The Seventh Tapestry, a gripping art-crimes mystery set in Edinburgh. Follow curator Sandra Robertson and investigator Neil McDonnell as they chase stolen medieval artifacts, face deadly threats, and uncover shocking secrets.

And, let me know what you think!

 

MARCH IWSG: About Launching . . .

 This month's Insecure Writers' Support Group (IWSG) question asks writers to share their thoughts on launching their book. Specifically, What elements do you include in your book launch? Or, what do you have in mind for your future book launch? Or, what advice do you have for others planning to launch a book?

As a frugal, indie writer, I have tried many different strategies over the last decade, but I'm not sure what works best. And, I'm not sure I have the stamina to really support an all-out marketing effort that should support the launch of any book, especially when we writers spend a few years (or more) writing and revising and revising again. Here are a few that have worked for me:

• Newsletter: Most recommend developing a mailing list and sending out that newsletter consistently . . . but not so often you wind up alienating your readers! I always wonder what will interest my readers the most? It's easy to procrastinate when you're feeling uncertain.
• Presence on social media: Again, consistency and visibility. What can you offer potential readers? A glimpse into your writing life? 
• Reduced pricing or give-away during a launch period: This can be a nice way to say thank you to loyal readers. Actually, this is my favorite -- and can be announced through that newsletter.
• Paid advertising: Have you explored promotional sites/offers from places like Fussy Librarian? My own experience suggests you can anticipate a bump in sales.

That's pretty much all I can think of just now. You may have noticed I've been pretty invisible at IWSG since the December posting. Let me share that life has certainly presented a few plot twists! My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, bringing new challenges to us both, but we are persevering. My ability to walk has also been somewhat limited, but I can still walk. And I'm still writing, nearly finished with that next book, Honeymoon in Egypt.

I'm looking forward to reading what others write -- and learning some new strategies. May your own writing go well!

Thank you to Alex Cavanaugh for hosting the Insecure Writer's Support Group. I'm not on my home computer, so please go to the home page for IWSG for more information about this very helpful online writing community. And, here's the link (I hope) so you can visit those dedicated hosts for this month's posting: 

The awesome co-hosts for the March 4 posting of the IWSG are PJ Colando, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, and Natalie Aguirre!

Why not visit a few of these IWSG writers to learn their strategies?