Murder Under a Western Moon by Abigail Keam @AbigailKeam @sdsxxtours #giveaway

Mona Moon is the American Phryne Fisher!

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?

Hello Cozy Mystery Readers.  My name is Abigail Keam and I write the 1930s Mona Moon Mysteries and the Josiah Reynolds Mysteries.  I love history and do extensive research on any book that I write.  In my1930s Mona Moon Mysteries, I weave real people and events into the stories.  I research the popular food of the time, people’s everyday habits, clothing, and world views.  The 1930s was an exciting time with women protesting for better pay, union strikes, banks closing, political division, and people scrambling for work during the Great Depression.

In Murder Under A Western Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery, Mona abandons her plans for a honeymoon with Robert Farley, Duke of Brynelleth and hurries to her family’s copper mine in Montana because of a murder and a possible strike by the miners. 

There she unravels corruption, deception, and sabotage at her copper mine while escaping various attempts on her life. 

What I love about Mona is her power.  She has money, position, and grit.  She uses her money and position to influence others and does not apologize for it.  She relies on her own strength of character to push her agenda.  She is the American Phryne Fisher!

Do you have any other books you are working on that you can tell us about?

Mona will eventually go on her honeymoon with Robert in Murder Under A Honey Moon which will come out in 2024. I write another mystery series—the Josiah Reynolds Mysteries.  Death By Theft: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery will come this fall in 2023.  Josiah is a beekeeper who keeps stumbling over dead bodies.

Can you tell us about what you have planned for the future?  

I had only intended to write three Mona Moon mysteries, but they were so popular, I wrote more.  I enjoy researching history about the 1930s and weaving it into the Mona Moon mysteries.  My planned three books have now turned into 12 books, and I will keep writing about Mona Moon as long as readers enjoy her. At the end of each book, I have an addendum which further explains the history in the book.  I have discovered some wonderful historical women while doing my research.  My task is to write an entertaining mystery with some interesting history. 

How long have you been writing?

I wrote my first short story in the second grade—Bobby Bobo Got Baptized At The Big Bone Baptist Church.  My teacher called my mother and told her how good it was. My mom immediately ordered The Happy Holisters Mysteries for 7-10 years old.  I received one mystery book per month via the mail. I have been writing continuously since then, but I have been writing professionally since 2009 and have written over 40 novels. Check me out at http://www.abigailkeam.com/  

Anything more you would like to say to your readers and fans?”

Like my protagonist, Josiah Reynolds, I am also a beekeeper and have won many awards at the Kentucky State Fair.  If the reader comes away with a new appreciation of honeybees and the history of the 1930s from my two mystery series, then I am happy.  I receive many emails and DMs from readers, and their praise encourages me to improve my craft.  I love writing and telling my stories.  It gives me a deep satisfaction.  

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