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Successful Book Launch for A Killer Whisky

I enjoyed my book launch for my new novel, A Killer Whisky, on Tuesday night. The weather co-operated with relatively mild temperatures and a hint of sunshine. Views from the Treehouse at cSPACE Marda Loop were lovely. It was especially great to see so many smiling, supportive faces and chat with newcomers and friends.

As part of the festivities, we offered “wee drams” of whisky and whisky cocktails named for some of A Killer Whisky’s characters. The most popular cocktail was “Katharine’s Patriotic Canadian Maple Whisky Sour.” Here’s the simple recipe:

Ingredients – yields one serving

1.5 oz whisky

1 oz lemon juice

2-4 teaspoons maple syrup

Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar about 2/3 full with ice.

Add whisky, lemon juice, maple syrup, pinch of cinnamon.

Securely fasten the lid and shake well.

Pour ice into cocktail glass.

Add maple whisky sour mixture.

Enjoy!

This was my favourite cocktail, too, but I refrained from drinking at the launch to stay alert for my discussion of how I came to write A Killer Whisky and the history that forms a backdrop to the story.

My friend and Calgary literary historian, Shaun Hunter, did a fabulous job of hosting the event. Another friend and writer Leslie Gavel kept the slide show moving smoothly. Judith from Owl’s Nest Bookstore created a fine display of my six novels.

Most people seemed to go home feeling satisfied and enthused with the event. I couldn’t ask for better launch my novel, A Killer Whisky.

Last Day of my virtual book tour

I have two stops for this finale day of my blog blitz tour. Here they are:

Our Town Book Reviews:https://www.ourtownbookreviews.com/2025/02/a-killer-whisky.html?sc=1741358052467#c5823763710522951092

The Avid Reader: Blurb Blitz + #Giveaway: A Killer Whisky by Susan Calder @GoddessFish | The Avid Reader

This whirlwind tour has been an interesting ride. Thanks to Goddess Fish promotions for organizing the tour, to the 15 reader websites for hosting A Killer Whisky and helping to connect readers and writers, and to the interested readers who posted comments about my book.

“I Dig Books”

On today’s virtual book tour, A Killer Whisky visits “Archaeolibrarian–I Dig Books” https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/review-giveaway-a-killer-whisky-alberta-canadian-historical-mysteries-by-susan-calder Leave a comment on the site for a chance to win the giveaway prize donated by BWL Publishers.

Only one more day to go on my blog tour. Hard to believe it’s almost over.

Busy Day on my Virtual Book Tour

Today I have two blog stops: Dawn’s Reading Nook https://dawnsreadingnook.blogspot.com/?zx=421cc8dee075e536 and Westveil Publishing Westveil Publishing – Jenna Rideout | Illustrator, Book Reviewer, Author, and I’m heading out with my hiking group for a two-hour walk in Griffiths Woods this morning. How do I find the time?

Two reader blog visits

After my weekend break, I’m back to my blog blitz tour with visits to two reader sites. Check them out to win a giveaway prize donated by BWL Publishing Inc. Here’s the link to “A Wonderful World of Books” “https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-killer-whisky-alberta-canadian.html

And here’s “Iron Canuck Reviews and More:” https://ironcanuckreviews.blogspot.com/2025/03/blitz-killer-whisky-alberta-canadian.html

Day # 3 of my Blog Blitz

I am busy today on my blitz tour, visiting two readers’ blog websites: Gina Rae Mitchell and Long and Short Review. You can check out either one or both. https://ginaraemitchell.com/killer-whisky/?like_actor=16376877&like_hmac=a1fed9d05250771e32ad4a374ee25203&postid=63371&commentid=47384&like=1&source=sub_email and A Killer Whisky by Susan Calder – Spotlight and Giveaway

Day Two of my Blog Tour Blitz

If you missed the first day of my blog tour – and even if you didn’t – you can check out the second readers’ website that is hosting my tour. https://fuonlyknew.com/2025/02/25/a-killer-whisky-by-susan-calder-peek-inside-and-giveaway/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIqtHlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWH76sTf8KtOpejS9CLlTzks1zqi0L4tY3EcvEZZKu0F4dZ3OYIbe62SHw_aem_cnRxQHXw2PNMD9P8dARpwQ&subscribe=already#subscribe-blog-blog_subscription-3 I’ve tried posting some comments but don’t see them on the site yet. Maybe they are screened first. I’m still learning the ropes of doing this.