Happy Friday! Today I have the privilege of bringing you a new release from talented wordsmith, Tonya Penrose!

What’s it about?
A few unexplainable facts have left botanist Abby Drake dazed and confused: why she can’t account for three lost hours, why a road detour she was traveling changed into a closed loop around a mountain town called Charm, why she can’t find the place on her map and a route home, and why way too handsome, Mayor Nash Walker has appeared offering an introduction to Charm’s uncommon ways.
Good Reads Reviewer : “What an awesome story. You’ll find yourself not wanting to put the book down until you’re finished and at the same time not wanting it to end!”

Meet Tonya:

As an author, Tonya’s moved by the effect humor and narratives have on readers. That observation illuminates why her stories often convey messages inviting personal exploration. She is enthusiastic about crafting stories with beguiling characters, adding dashes of snappy humor, and engaging dialogue that leaves her fingerprint on each page.
When Tonya relocated to the mountains, she found fresh writing ideas waiting. From her favorite porch chair gazing at a tranquil lake, the nudge to scribe her first novel came calling. From her beach chair, she got the idea for a cozy series, Shell Isle Mysteries. Tonya confesses new respect for a chair’s ability to motivate writers. She chases her writing joy from the mountains to the seashore.
The Shell Isle Mystery Series introduces two novels: Baubles to Die For, Red, White, and Boom and Numbers Call a Murder (releases summer 2022). The characters of Page and Betsy keep chattering to Tonya, so expect future stories in this collection.
Tonya’s other books include Old Mountain Cassie: The Three Lessons and A Secret Gift.
Welcome to Charm is a new release.
Her fiction and non-fiction stories are published in numerous anthologies, e-magazines, local press, and literary magazines. She’s a member of Poets and Writers. Tonya Penrose is her fiction pen name.
Connect with her and grab your copy:
Thank you for introducing Tonya Penrose and her new release to me, Mark! I love mystery. I’ve read a couple reviews of Welcome to Charm and the recommendations. Congratulations to Tonya!
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Thanks for stopping by, Miriam. I hope you get a chance to read it.
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You’re welcome, Mark.
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These all sound like fabulous books!
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They do. Thanks for dropping by.
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I loved this story! Happy to see Tonya spotlighted here today 🙂
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Glad to hear, Denise, Thanks for dropping by.
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Thanks for sharing Tonya’s latest release Mark. I’ve already grabbed my copy. 😊
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Glad to hear, Balroop. Thank you for supporting Tonya.
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Thanks for the introduction to Tonya and her new release, Mark. I love the premise of the town with no way out and the touch of romance. Congrats to Tonya. 🙂
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It does sound intriguing, doesn’t it? Kind of reminds of the song by The Eagles, Hotel California. My pleasure for the introduction.
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I couldn’t really tell if it was dark or light overall, but the cover and hint of romance made me think this is a light-hearted mystery.
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This sounds wonderful. You have my attention–no exit? What’s that all about!
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Yes, I’m interested in this one too, Jacquie. Thanks for the visit.
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Lovely to meet Tonya here, Mark – this sounds like a very enjoyable read. Congratulations to her. Toni x
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Thank you, Toni, for dropping by. I agree, it does sound like a good read.
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Mark, Thanks so much for inviting me to be on your terrific blog. It’s an honor.
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My pleasure, Tonya.
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Sounds like my kind of book!
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Thanks, Wendi. I think you would enjoy it.
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What a lovely book cover! That drew me before reading about the book. Congratulations to Tonya and thank you for hosting, Mark!
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Thanks, Jan. I agree on the book cover.
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Hi Jan, Thank you for the kind words. I love the cover, too. It’s “charming.” 🙂
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Oh, yay! A new book by Tonya! I loved A Secret Gift. This book sounds like it might have the same feel to it. Thanks for sharing it with us, Mark! 🙂
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I’m glad to hear, Yvette. Thanks for dropping by.
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HI Yvette, Welcome to Charm is a rom/com, but it has some interesting layers of insight and a most atypical town. 🙂 Thanks for posting. xoxo
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Thanks for introducing me to Tonya, Mark. I love the cover of her new release! It sounds like a great read!
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My pleasure, Jill. I like the cover, too.
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Congratulations, Tonya. I’m heading to Amazon to take a deeper look! Thank you, Mark, for showcasing Tonya and her new release.
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Thank you, Gwen.
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Love this spotlight on Tonya Penrose! She is a talented author who always keeps her readers engaged with witty dialogue and well-developed characters you can relate to and wish you knew. I gave Welcome To Charm a 5-star review. Great article Mark!
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Thank you for the kind words, Joy. I know Tonya will be happy to hear this.
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Joy, Big thanks to you for stopping by Mark’s blog and your kind words about Charm. I loved writing this book and meeting the characters.
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