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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?

“Fabulous and Brunette”
Today’s whirlwind blog tour takes me to Fabulous and Brunette blogspot. https://fabulousandbrunette.blogspot.com/ If you make a comment you have a chance to win a prize donated by BWL Publishing Inc.

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 # 5 of my blog tour with “Guatemala Paula Loves to Read”
I love the title of this blog – check out “Guatemala Paula Loves to Read.” https://guatemalapaula.blogspot.com/2025/02/blurb-blitz-giveaway-killer-whisky.html

Blog Tour Day # 4
Today, I’ll be attending my book club in Calgary as well as Sandra’s virtual book club. https://sandrasbookclub.blogspot.com/

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