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“Dive into the enchanting and eerie world of selkies, sirens, and mermaids with author and literary agent Rachel Ekstrom Courage and FBC contributor, Jordy! In this episode, we explore the origins of these mythical women, their ties to patriarchal narratives, and why their stories continue to captivate us today. Jordy also shares some mermaid and siren inspired novels that are on her TBR (to be read) list. If you love folklore, feminist retellings, and unraveling the mysteries of the deep, this ...

“Dive into the enchanting and eerie world of selkies, sirens, and mermaids with author and literary agent Rachel Ekstrom Courage and FBC contributor, Jordy! In this episode, we explore the origins of these mythical women, their ties to patriarchal narratives, and why their stories continue to captivate us today. Jordy also shares some mermaid and siren inspired novels that are on her TBR (to be read) list. If you love folklore, feminist retellings, and unraveling the mysteries of the deep, this ...

“VERDICT: With twists and turns and a touch of the supernatural, this mysterious teen beach read is a welcome addition to any high school library.”

Read more: https://www.slj.com/review/nothing-bad-happens-here

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“[A] spellbinding blend of mystery, thrills, and drama […] rich in character and suspense. This haunting thriller with dynamic, empathetically portrayed characters is both entertaining through its many twists and turns and filled with lessons about trusting intuition.”

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“You don’t have to be on a beach vacation to enjoy Nothing Bad Happens Here, a summery, smart YA thriller that’s good fun at any time of year…”

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March 22 – Grand Haven, Michigan
Third Coast Author and Book Festival
Event Link / Facebook Event Link

March 29 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2:00pm, Riverstone Books – Squirrel Hill

Nothing Bad Happens Here “Nantucket Beach Party” themed book launch!

Event Link – Free with RSVP

April 26 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
5:00pm – Penguin Bookshop

Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery Book Lauch Party!

“Rachel will chat with us about the book, answer questions from the audience, and sign copies for cus...

“Preorder a copy of Nothing Bad Happens Here from R.J. Julia Independent Booksellers in Madison, CT and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win the prize pack pictured above…”

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“Preorder a copy of Nothing Bad Happens Here from Murder by the Book in Houston, Texas and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win the prize pack pictured above…”

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“Literary agent Courage (Nothing Bad Happens Here) kicks off a new series with this breezy whodunit featuring characters from The Golden Girls […] Courage splendidly captures the voices and mannerisms of her much-loved characters, and wisely resists the impulse to modernize the show’s 1980s Miami setting. For Golden Girls fans, this is a nostalgic delight.”

Read more: https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781368102988

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