< style="font-weight: bold;">I
just LOVE this series! I stumbled upon them when I found Killer
Knots on a display at my local library. It was so great that
I went back and read all the other books, in order. I hope you
have something else on the horizon for Marla and Dalton! Nancy
G.Please, don't stop the Marla Shore series. They must have children and grandchildren. I absolutely LOVE this series. Stephanie
I'm so glad to have discovered you. You tell an excellent story without steamy sex scenes. Marsha
I just
LOVE your mysteries and I can't wait
for the next one! Thank you for writing such great books
and for creating such memorable characters. Karen
I have just finished 'Killer Knots', the second
Marla Shore book I've read and have enjoyed them both very much -
light-hearted, witty and with a good pace and
plenty of interest. And thank you
too for the recipes at the end of
'Killer Knots'. We have six friends coming for dinner next week
and I have used up most of my favourite
recipes on them already.
So now I only have to get the ingredients and there's nothing more to
worry about! Hazel and for creating such memorable characters. Karen
Looking forward
to the next Marla
Shore book. Maybe you will consider it not being the last.
From a hopeful enjoyer of the series. Debbie
From a hopeful enjoyer of the series. Debbie
I just wanted to tell you I am HOOKED on your books. I picked up Dead Roots on a whim at the store and could not put it down. I then found Killer Knots, finished that very quickly and went on to Perish by Pedicure - loved them all! I am now ordering your earliest books so that I can get caught up.
I would love
to know if you have another book in the works and when it will be
coming out? Nancy
I just finished reading "Killer Knots". I've read them all. It seemed like it was the end of the series. I hope not. Please tell me there will be more. Pam
I have enjoyed your Bad Hair Day Mysteries. So far I have read Died Blonde, Hair Raiser, and I am currently reading Killer Knots. I truly enjoy your books I can not wait to read the rest of the Bad Hair Day Mysteries. But I especially can not wait to read Murder by Manicure and Perish By Pedicure. I am a Nail Tech and those two books got my attention when I was on your website. I ran cross your books at my local library. Died Blonde was the first book I read; the cover got my attention. Thanks for the great books. Keep up the excellent job! Lizzette
Please count me among the big fans of your Bad Hair Day Mysteries. I know you are taking a break before writing the next book with the wedding of Marla and Dalton. Just wondering when I should look forward to reading it. Terry [Author's Note: Follow my blog for up to date info on my writing projects.]
I finished Killer Knots. I really liked the way you tied up the endings. That museum must have had some real interesting staff meetings. The book was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed reading it before bed each night. Were all those real neat places on one cruise you took or several? I've never been on a cruise and had no idea that all those things - auctions,
talks, assorted tours, shows, etc. - seem to be going on all the time during the cruise. When do you ever relax? Debbi
I just finished reading Killer Knots and loved it! I've actually read all of the bad hair day mysteries books in the last few months. I can't put them down!! Michele
I wanted to write and let you know I'm a big fan of yours, and how much I really enjoy reading your Bad Hair Day Mysteries. My favorite so far is Murder By Manicure. I'm always checking for more of your books to read at my local library. You are a wonderful author, keep up the great work. Trisha
I have never enjoyed a serious of mysteries more than these. I have been a hairdresser for 38 years and I have been teaching for the last ten years. I had my start on L.I., N.Y. and Marla and her family reminds me of all those dear Jewish clients I used to work on. ( very similar to my Italian family ). As a resident of Tarpon Springs for 24 years, I can also relate to all the places the stories go to. I do hope you will continue to keep Marla going. I am on the final book, Killer Knots. You are such a talented writer. Please keep your readers posted wit up dates of your current work. Barbara
I love reading your books! I have been a hairdresser for over 30 years and you have such a knowledge of our profession that I thought you had roots in hairdressing,
You are an amazing author. I am so thankful I found your
books. Please keep Marla and Dalton going for a long time. Sharon
I loved this book [Killer Knots]! It was so amazing. You have so much talent and you really know how to keep someone on the edge of their seat! I didn't see the ending coming out like the way it did. You are amazing! So are you writing another book ? Maybe continue with Marla's Wedding? Leslie B.
I just finished reading "Body Wave". It was wonderful. I happened upon your books due to a false alarm in our new library that set off the sprinkler system. Anyway, many books were ruined but I guess some were saved. So pickings are pretty thin right now and your books stood out to me on their make-shift shelves. I'm so glad I picked up "Murder by Manicure". I like manicures, so that attracted me to your book (besides the colorful cover!). Well, I can't wait to read another one of your stories. Darlene
I just wanted to let you know I'm addicted to your Bad Hair Day series. I can not put them down!! I just love the characters and the constant action and mystery. Please keep them coming ! Tricia
I finished your Perish by Pedicure and it was really good. I love how you tie in the end to jump start another novel. I also love your descriptions. You are very meticulous without being boring. I can actually feel like I am 'there'. Some authors go on and on with description and one can get lost. No, you do it with a finese that keeps me focused. Looking forward to reading another book of yours. Barbara
I just finished reading KILLER KNOTS and had to write and tell you THANK YOU for a great read. I loved it! You had the cruise stuff nailed. My husband and I went on a cruise many years ago and went to some of the same ports as Marla. I could so relate to the comments about the cost of all the extras after thinking that everything was included in the cost of the cruise. We were young and had to watch our pennies. I can remember when we were boarding and someone came up to us with a tray of tropical drinks. We thought they were the complimentary drinks touted in the brochure and were very disappointed to learn that they were NOT. However, we managed to have a great time. I am assuming that you actually went on a cruise and that is why your book is so true to life. At least I hope you were able to go on the cruise and charge it off to research :-) Thank you so much for a most enjoyable read. I am glad to get to know more about Dalton's family. It sounds like you have lots more to write about and I am looking forward to that. Leslie
I read your book "Died Blonde" over the last two days. This was the first book of yours that I've ever read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I didn't figure out who the killer was until you revealed him and then I didn't expect the killer to be him. I will continue to read all of your books in the future. What a great read!! Carol
I have just finished reading your book, Permed to Death. I saw it at my library and the title caught my eye because I am a Hairdresser and used to work in a city salon. I couldn’t put the book down; it was really great and an interesting idea to write about. Thankyou for the story, it was very easy to read and I will look for your other titles next time I visit the library. I am a 60 year old lady from
I just wanted you to know that I loved Killer Knots. You made great use of your cruise experiences! I'm already ready for Marla & Dalton's next adventure.
You are a new-to-me author and having recently read the first 8 books in the series, I eagerly awaited the latest in the Bad Hair Day Mystery series before writing to you. I love Marla and her cast of friends, especially
I really enjoy reading about Marla and her adventures. Your books are well written, interesting, and hard to put down. They're like a good movie--you just want to see what happens next. Barb
I am an avid reader but must admit that Dead Roots is the first book of yours that I have read. A friend gave it to me to read months ago but being unfamiliar with your books, I kind of just pushed it aside. However, I ended up waiting in the optician's office for a couple of hours this morning and instead of running over to Steinmarts to do some shopping, I started reading your book and could not put it down. Thank you for saving me lots of money lol and for introducing me to some characters that I really enjoyed. I finished the book just a few minutes ago and just had to tell you how much I enjoyed it. I will definitely be looking for all of your other books to read. Cheryl
I have now finished reading 8 of your books in the Bad Hair Day series and am looking forward to the next one. I didn't read them in the order they were written and was impressed by how you gave just enough information in each one to make it easy to know what was going on, and how the whole series tied together. I think it's quite a challenge to get the balance right as to how much information you add in each book and I think you managed that brilliantly. I thoroughly enjoyed the series and feel disappointed now that I have read all that are available. I have put Three Men and a Body on hold at the library. I don't think they have Killer Knots yet so I might put in a request for it. I'm wondering if people have suggested that a TV series or movie be made out of the stories and characters in your books. I reckon they could be a great basis for something like that. Again, thanks for your books which have helped me to enter the land of reading! Sharon
I am really into your series and have ordered everything you have written. Your books make me feel good and for a senior "alta cocker" that is good. Thank you so very much, Shiela
I have become a strong fan of your mystery series, and look forward to reading Perish by Pedicure. In addition, I have a dear friend who is a stylist and a teacher in a community college cosmetology school, and your books are going to make the perfect gifts for me to give her. Thanks for sharing your creativity. Shannon
Absolutely love this series, I am starting Highlights to Heaven, they are funny, romantic and a very good mystery. I just love Marla and Dalton together and can't wait to see where they end up. Thanks for the great books. Cindy
I want to let you know how much I am enjoying your books. Since being diagnosed with a serious illness in May, your books have given me a getaway from my real life. I feel like Marla is a friend. I just finished Hair Raiser and am on to Murder By Manicure next. I am reading these out of sequence, but know what's going on nontheless. I look forward to reading all of your great novels. Jan
THANK YOU, NANCY, FOR WRITING SUCH FABULOUS, SPELLBINDING STORIES. I FEEL LIKE I REALLY KNOW MARLA AND DALTON! I ADORE YOUR BOOK COVERS!! ALOHA FROM HONOLULU. GINNY
Hello - I am a reader from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada, it is one of the western provinces. I recently discovered your books and started at the beginning and read through them. I am a social worker/therapist, I also care for my 93 year old mother who is still an avid reader. Although my life is often hectic and stressful, I can relax by reading and it is something I have in common with my mother. I am so grateful to still have her in my life. So we both enjoy your books. You have a gift for writing, I can't wait until your next one. Thanks for sharing your gift with us!! Thanks from Canada. Gwen
I just wanted to say that I have recently in the last three months read all of your books that you have written. Seriously when I picked up the first one I thought it was going to be a so so book to read. Boy was I wrong. I could not put any of the books down. So I’m wondering when Killer Knots is due out and are you working on any other books at this time? Or any for the future? I can’t tell you how bummed I was when I had finished the last book without having another to go to.
I am going to start Beauty School hopefully in July of this year .... and start my own Beauty Shop, when I do I want every one of your Bad Hair Day Mystery books in my shop (Hard Back of course)... reading your books are giving me the encouragement to finally go to school and follow my dreams. Thank You!!!!!! Kathie
I am on my second Bad Hair Day Mystery. They are just wonderful !!!!!!! I am a hairdresser and cosmetology instructor. I also live in Tarpon Springs. I can really relate to the industry in your books; you did your homework !!!! In the last book I read Marla visits Tarpon Springs. I live in walking distance to all the spots you mentioned. There really is a Harriet who lives in an old house on the corner near the bayou. Was she the inspiration for your character ? I do hope you continue the series; your books are very enjoyable. Barbara
I started Perish by Pedicure this morning and had it finished by the time midnight hit. It was fantastic! Marla was juggling so many things, I'm surprised she didn't go crazy. The "houseguests from Hades" were too much!...A creative storyline with a twist ending--very entrancing reading. Tammy
I have just completed Dead Roots and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It is the first I have read one of your books, will now look for the others. A friend had given me some of her books to combine with what I was getting ready to send to a military facility in Kuwait. This book was in her stack, it looked interesting so I read it last night and today so it can go with the rest. I am very glad I paid attention to what she had. I don't think I am a prude, and I don't have a problem with allusions to sex, or sexual feelings, I just hate to see them go on for a couple of pages like in so many books. You had the right balance, a good story with a little romance. Thanks. I have noted the names of your other books so will be looking for them at Barnes & Noble. Peggy
I just read one of your books, the name of it was Highlights to Heaven. I started reading it around 5pm and couldn't put it down until it was done.
Even while I was cooking, I was reading it. I got it from the library. I just want to let you know that I loved that book. I wish I could find all of your books so I can have my own. Leslie
I am currently reading your book Dead Roots. As of right now I'm on page 120. I have never read that much of a book. I'm only 18 years old and i didn't graduate high school, but I'm not illiterate or any thing i just always choose that reading wasn't my thing until this book. I can relate to Marla because i also went to cosmetology school. I really just wanted to thank you for writing such a great book, and i will continue to read on, and other books from your series! Brande
I recently
discovered your books while browsing the mystery
section at the library (I’m sure glad they have colorful
spines!).
I am rapidly tearing through the series and enjoying every page—what a
joy to find mysteries with a sense of humor! You are a talented
author
and an inspiration to me. Susan
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed Perish By Pedicure! couldn't put down! I can't wait to read your other books! When do you think Killer Knots will be out?Thanks again for writing such a great book! It was even more fun to read, as I live in Florida! Dayle
I finished Dead Roots - always enjoy when you pull together all the plots and relationships and everything at the end. I thought it was really good.
Debbi
I am a hairstylist in Texas and I just love your books. I have read Dead Roots and I am now reading your first one, Permed To Death. I would like to acquire the entire collection. Are there going to be any more than the latest, Perish by Pedicure? Since I have found the two, I have I decided to read them in order from cover to cover. Thank you so much for these wonderful books. Jeri
I just finished reading Perish by Pedicure. What a great book. Marla did it again . I can't wait till the next book to find out how Marla and Dalton are doing and what kind of mystery Marla finds herself involved with and how she solves it. Marilyn
I am writing to thank you for the most enjoyable reads and entertainment from your Bad Hair Day series. I just finished Dead Roots and am eagerly looking forward to your next 2 publications. Thank you and please keep up the good work. Nicola
Enjoyed Hair Raiser! Just finished Murder by Manicure and it was an entertaining read also. I reminisced while reading about the old section of Plantation and banyan trees (our friends lived on Banyan Tree Terrace) and I laughed where you discussed expensive cars in the parking lot (I remember seeing a fleet of Cadillacs at church one morning). Noticed Marla is engaged to Vail while reading your website. Just picked up Body Wave. -You might say I’m hooked. Linda
A friend recommended your book. It was most enjoyable! First off, we lived in Plantation in late ‘60’ off of Broward Blvd. We attended St. Gregory’s Church located near Jacaranda. So the locale was familiar and fun to read. The plot was good and the characters were interesting. I loved the Jewish flavor with the Yiddish words and the mother who wanted her daughter to find a nice Jewish boy. Everyone seemed suspicious at first to me. The setting in the beauty parlor was perfect. So much goes on in a beauty parlor. Will have to give this book to my son’s fiancée as she is a beautician. What a hoot! Nice Job! Linda B.
I enjoyed your book [Dead Roots]. I got it through Books By Mail as I can no longer go to the library. I especially appreciated the characters and the action of the mystery. I liked to be able to read a book with a plot and just not a background for a lot of blow by blow sex. You handled the intimacy parts well. The excitement of all the secrets in the buildings and in the family made a good story, out of the ordinary. I will be looking for more of your books. Thanks for a good read on a rainy day. Edna
I could say this over and
over again and it wouldn’t
be enough. I just finished the last book Dead Roots in your series
about Marla
Shore. I was just lucky and found your books at our local library.
Please keep
up the great work. Cynthia
Hello- love your Bad Hair Day mysteries!! Am currently devouring Murder by Manicure, having already read Permed to Death. May I get a list in order of these fun books?? I am not sure how many there are, and what order to read them in. I then pass them on to my 86 yr.old mother, who gets a laugh! I am Jewish, too, though not fron the Kohain tribe or even a Levite, but Jew none the less, and enjoy all the Yiddish thrown in! Free bagels for a year??!!! Oy, that's better than wholesale!! Keep writing these great books, Ms. Cohen! Victoria
I am reading your sixth novel, Died Blonde now. I have enjoyed reading all of your books and I can't wait until you publish your next book. I will read "Dead Roots" next. The character Marla Shore reminds me of Nancy Drew except this series of mystery books are on the adult level. I am read all of Nancy Drew books when I was a teenager and young adult. I am middle age now and I am enjoying the Bad Hair Day Mystery. I belong to a Book Discussion Group at my local county library. I will tell the other members about your books. If I can makeup some titles for your Bad Hair Day Mysteries, I will e-mail you. Keep up the good work! You are an excellent writer. Deborah
I just finished your book - Dead Roots
- and enjoyed it
immensely. I always enjoy your books. They are just down to
earth and
since I spent 11 years in Alabama I understand the south.
Thanks and I
will be reading the others soon. Mary
I just LOVE these Bad Hair Day mysteries. As a nurse/cosmetologist, I fine a special appeal and connection with these stories. I am looking forward to Perish by Pedicure and anything else coming along! Judy
Reading all of your wonderful Bad Hair Day mystery stories was a pleasure. I was looking for a good mystery series to begin while school was out last summer, and I stumbled across Murder by Manicure. After finishing this book, I decided to look for another book written by you. Only then, did I realize that there was a whole series to read! I am still trying to get my hands on Dead Roots. When I read books, there are certain ideas in each authors’ style that catch my eye, or help me decide not to continue reading that novelist. Your books caught my eye because of the unique combination of mystery, fashion style, Judaism and romance (the cute titles don’t hurt either). After looking online at your website, I realized that first: I wasn’t the only fan and that second: there are more of your books to look for! Maura
I have to tell you how much I love reading your books! There are so many odd coincidences that I had to let you know. I live in a suburb of Rochester, NY; my parents used to live in Hallandale, FL; we used to go to Jaxson's Ice Cream parlor for those huge sinful sundaes as our dinner; my Mom now lives just north of Vero Beach...I learned of Tarpon Springs and its quaint surroundings at the docks in November during a visit. Two days ago, I was on the phone with my sister-in-law who was telling me about her visit to Mount Dora staying at the Lakeside Inn. That afternoon I started reading "Highlights to Heaven!" Not only do you write of Mount Dora, but also of Rochester, NY! I enjoy reading about the different FL locations I've been to and have grown to love. In my younger days I always said I'd never want to live in FL. . . . well, time changes and I'm looking forward to retiring there some day. Sandy
Wow I can't wait to read the new series! I am just starting Murder by Manicure. I finished Highlights to Heaven last night. I love how the stories always end with Marla and Vail together. They are so romantic, you are an amazing writer. I am currently sick right now, so curling up with your books are great entertainment! Thank you for your talent and for writing me back, that means a lot. Have you ever thought of making movies? I would buy them too. Talk to you later, I am going to start my new book. LeslieI am a salon owner in Ohio and I just love your Bad Hair Day Mysteries! Please let me know when the 8th book comes out. Lisa
I LOVE that Marla's not your average white-bread-Wasp AND she's a strong smart Southern woman! It seems I always have a copy of one of the books in my briefcase for slow times in the courtroom when I can sneak in a few pages. I'm so happy to see that another title will be out in December and you're working on yet another. Mary
I absolutely love the Marla mysteries.Sometimes it is hard to find an author that you can keep reading over and over. I have only found a few....Robin Cook, Patricia Cromwell (love Kay Scarpetta series), Mary Higgins Clark, and YOU! Also, are you familiar with the Savannah Reid mysteries by G. A. McKevett? They remind me of your series too. I love them also. Anyway, I am anxiously waiting on the next one. I just finished DEAD ROOTS. Now if you could only write them as fast I read them! Kim
I just finished reading DEAD ROOTS. I would say this is my favorite Marla adventure. I am so glad to hear they are going to buy a different house together. And the spa services in the salon is a great idea.(yes if I were independently wealthy, I would add that to my little shop). Keep them coming. And send Marla on more vacations, please. She works hard, she deserves them. LOL LindaI live in Punta Gorda FL..and i just LOVE your books..they are funny, informational, interesting, and suspenseful..I have checked all the ones out of the library and am waiting for your new book to come out. I can just picture Marla talking!!! Phyllis
Just finished DEAD ROOTS this weekend. Once again, another delightful read. Looking forward to the next release. I used to live in Naples and Tampa, so when you've mentioned certain roads in previous books like Alligator Alley and different towns that I've been through, it makes my mind give a better picture of the story. Sandi
I have read all of the Bad Hair Day Mysteries and I am currently reading Dead Roots. I started it last night and I know that by tonight I'll be looking for something else to read. I can't wait for your next book. Charlene
Holy highlights! [Dead Roots] is the best so far. You are doing it, girl. So very interesting, charming, irresistable, hard to put down- this book kept me glued for three days until I just finished it! Bev
I took "Dead Roots" and started reading some more. It is just so relaxing and fun. I just had to tell you because I know there are many others who feel just like I do! It is such a treat! I make time to read your books because they are filled with imagination and humor and insight and everything just seems to come to life in a good way. I just wanted to tell you. I know your readers often get busy and may not always take that moment in time to tell you just how much they enjoy your books. But I can tell you that I really enjoy reading your wonderful series, can't wait til your next book, am so glad that you created this divinely wonderful and enjoyable series for us, and my feelings are shared with many, many readers just like me! Teresita
I’ve just finished reading Murder by Manicure. I love these amusing mysteries that take place in
I just finished reading Murder by Manicure and I loved it. I bought it for the title to give to my manicurist as a joke but...after I gave it to her, I read the fly leaf and borrowed it back because it looked so good. We laughed asI just finished reading Murder by Manicure....my first time reading any of your books and loved it. I can't wait to read another one. It's not often that you find books that are so much fun to read. No vulgarity, just clean fun and adventure.Thanks so much for providing such an entertaining book. Maritheresa
I read what the story was about because she works part time for a pharmacist named Hank. She made me promise not to tell her about the story, but it's going to be difficult. I have decided to go out and get the first books you wrote so
I could see how Marla has evolved. Looking forward to more good reading. Ginger
Just finished "Highlights to Heaven". I have also read "Body Wave". I saw the article about you in one of the Sunday supplements. I really enjoyed Highlights as we live in Leesburg Florida and go to Mount Dora frequently. Yesterday we were in Mount Dora at the Ice House Theatre. We have eaten in Dickens-Reed and also The Goblin Market. It is enjoyable to read a story when you are familiar with the area. Just wanted you to know that I enjoyed your stories. I am an avid mystery reader. SamI recently read your profile in Southern Living and have since discovered your books. I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I have enjoyed them. I just finished 'Highlights to Heaven' today. 'Died Blonde' is on it's way from Amazon and I've pre-ordered 'Dead Roots'. I've ordered additional copies of 'Permed to Death' for both my hairdresser and my boss. My boss is Jewish and I've told her about your series. She'll love them. Carol
Your books are absolutely wonderful and strangely have brought me a great deal of comfort. Since I live in Tampa and am familiar with the East Coast as well, and my husband and I enjoyed Tarpon Springs on many occasions - it makes Marla's adventures even more interesting and exciting!
Jean
I just discovered your wonderful BAD HAIR DAY MYSTERIES! I found "Highlights to HEAVEN" at the library. Then I went back to find #1-#4 up to BODY WAVE. I am now going to go back and see about where "Died Blonde" is and make sure our Sacramento Public Library system adds this book to the collection we have. Then I will make a library suggestion for purchase and recommend "Dead Roots." I would like to add that I have really enjoyed the refreshing books you have created for us. There are a pleasure to read. I can sit and just really enjoy Marla and her adventures. You have combined so many elements of writing into a great package for us to open and enjoy. I would say that in a world filled with so much chaos and confusion, your books are indeed a very bright escape for us and a real gem that provides readers with a happy feeling from sharing the adventure. I have been reading mysteries since I was a young girl in Los Angeles. I am now a 52 yr. old wife, mom, cat lover and avid mystery reader. Your books are a real joy and a rare find that provides the reader with hours of relaxation and excitement and a good mystery to solve. I am enjoying my travels with Marla and her friends and Dalton and Briana and am definitely looking forward to more books.Thank you for giving us your time and energy in the creation of a delightful and pleasurable read for mystery lovers. Teresita
I just got done reading Murder by Manicure. I found your books browsing the Myst. section at B&N!! It combines two things I love: Mystery and Hairstyling! I now want to style my own hair, instead of paying $13.00 for a haircut that makes me unhappy once I leave the salon. I have black hair that I highlight with Sun-in. So it now has a orange/brown shade! I like it! Anyway, I think Marla Shore is a funny character, especially when she thinks in "funny" print in the book. I have read the book mentioned above, plus Highlights to Heaven and Body Wave. I can't wait to read the others. Lux
Greetings, I have been reading your "Bad Hair Day Mysteries"since discovering one in my local library. I want to thank you for writing such fun books. I know when I see one of your books that I can count on a good story with some humor AND suspense. (I just love that combination). As a former hairstylist, I can tell you that the character of Marla Shore rings very true. Marla could be any of a number of hairstylists I have worked with (although she is smarter and has more
savvy than most). I don't write to authors lightly-even though your statement "I love to hear from readers" was a nice nudge- I read many many books. Since I don't have any great wisdom to impart or any brilliant questions to ask, I will simply say THANK YOU one more time and wait for your next book. Gene
The reason I bought your BAD
HAIR DAY MYSTERIES, is your last name COHEN. That's my last name,
and
I said someone with that last name has to be a GOOD WRITER. You
were
beyond GOOD; you're OUTSTANDING. I'm reading the last book DIED
BLONDE. When I start reading them, I can't stop because I want to
see
what Marla gets into. I'm so looking forward to DEAD ROOTS when
it
comes out in December.
You don't find many authors
who
write without swear words or sex. I don't mind some, but some
authors
get carried away and it turns me off.
Keep up the good work!!!!
Lois
I've just read Died Blonde and was thinking if you ever turn one of your books into a movie, the only actress who could play Marla would have to be Fran Drescher. Love your books! Laura
I was at the library, and the cover of Died Blonde caught my eye, then I saw the title: it was love at first sight!
Finally, a series I can relate to (
cosmetology lingo)! Although I am
late in starting the series, I loved Died Blonde!! Hair is my life! I
am not a cosmetologist, but I do hair now. Thank you for keeping
me from watching another repetitive sitcom on regular t.v. I hope to get the previous series (my local
library only had two of the books), and look forward to many
more. Katrina
I read your new novella -- what a smash! Can't wait to see how those two make out -- although they seem to be making out quite a bit already -- are they a possible springboard for a new series?...What a dynamite description you did of the water, boats, and Rex's strong feelings for the water -- slicing under the bow as it split through the waves, and the dolphins -- yep, you got it all there -- i could have sworn i was there too, that's how good the description was! Brenda
I just finished reading Highlights to Heaven and it was a non-stop read! I enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery as I was reading the book. I love when a book can draw me in on the first page and your book did just that. I wish you much success in your career. And you live in a great state where it is sunny all year round compared to Chicago! Stacy
I'm 17 years old and I am one of your greatest fans. At first I really didn't like reading, then when my mother and I went into a bookstore we found your books. When school had started I had needed a book for my classes for fifteen minutes, so I chose one of your books. Once I started reading your books I couldn't put it down, the fifteen minutes became twenty and then forty-five minutes and then it became an hour. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish because my school is known for stealing anything they can get their hands on. So then I started another one of your books, BODY WAVE. I am really loving your books, now I just need to get the rest of your books. I haven't really had time to go out and get them because my mother is in and out of the hospital. But I plan to get them all, even the one that was stolen. I was wondering if the stories that you write become movies, if they are could you please give me the names of the movies, and if they aren't I really think you should consider it because they would make really great movies. KatieI just finished reading Highlights to Heaven and it was a non-stop read! I enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery as I was reading the book. I love when a book can draw me in on the first page and your book did just that. I wish you much success in your career. And you live in a great state where it is sunny all year round compared to Chicago! Stacy
I just finished reading your latest book, DIED BLONDE, and i enjoyed it as i've enjoyed all your books. my husband and i live in maryland, however, our daughter lives in royal palm beach. she works for the south florida water management district, so when you mentioned it in this latest book, i was very pleased to read that. i look forward to reading
the next book in this series. Susan
I already read your first book and I just finished your second. Hair Raiser was terrific and I wanted to tell you that I enjoyed it very much. I started Murder By Manicure today. I love animals, especially ferrets and dogs and I'm glad that Marla has a dog named Spooks. Terrific name!...Thank you for writing the very best mysteries I have read in a long time. It's easy to read and lots of fun figuring out who did it...I look forward to reading all your other books. Michelle
This is the first of your books that I’ve read – I just happened on it at the local Public Library. Now I will have to start at the beginning and read all the series, just as I have done with Mary Higgins Clark and Patricia Cornwell. I have recommended your books to a co-worker who also loves murder mysteries. Becky
Just letting you know how much I'm enjoying Marla Shore and friends/family. I was a hairdresser at one time, and noticed that she does the same thing I used to do - look at someone and envision that person with a new look. Also, my mother is originally from central Florida and had sisters who lived all over that state, and I've always felt drawn to that area.Thanks again for "thinking up" Marla Shore - she's delightful! Alyce
Thank you for creating such entertaining reading. I love to read a lot. Being an at-home caregiver for my husband and son who are both disabled , reading is MY Calgon bath! Your books make me laugh and I spend most of my time reading with a big old grin pasted on my face! ha! Thank you for making me smile. Sally
I have read the first three installments of your Bad hair day mysteries. They are just wonderful. I live in Miami, and I am a voracious reader. I love mysteries with women as the central character. Yours are so funny, and being a Floridian, its fun when you can identify locations. My favorite was Permed to Death. Also, I'm a teacher, and it was quite amusing to have to explain that title. I just really want to commend you for your talent, and hope that you continue this series. Also, I really hope Marla and Vail stay together. I hope that she can overcome her fears about children and be a good stepmother to Brianna. I wanted to ask, what made you want to write this series? Are there other books in this series? Your biggest fan, Laura
It is a pleasure to read your books - they are witty and funny. I just wish there were more - I have read up to Body Wave , which I intend to start tonight and I eat them up in no time. I have a stressful day at work and sitting down with your books and coffee before going to work and then reading a bit here and there at night gives me a lift and takes my mind off of the stress. Thank you for your work - and keep going I want to know what happens with Marla and Dalton. Lori
I am 21 and I am a 1st time reader of THE BAD HAIR DAY MYSTERIES. The first book I read was HIGHLIGHTS TO HEAVEN. It was such a good book I could not put it down!!!!! Right now i am currently reading HAIR RAISER, and so far I like it. When I read your books I feel like I'm right there in the action. I love Marla she's so fun and loves to get into trouble and the detective hot stuff there!!!!! I can't wait to read the rest or the BAD HAIR DAY MYSTERIES, and I look forward to DIED BLONDE and DEAD ROOTS!!! Keep up the good work and the stories. JessicaI just finished reading Body Wave. It was great. I really enjoyed the info on tilapia. I only became familiar with this fish in the last year. Ruby Tuesday has a great sandwich, using this fish. I also enjoyed the info on coffee. I think it is great the way you not only entertain, but we also learn something from your books. Thanks for the pleasure of reading your books. Joan
Just want to say thanks for another great book. I just finished Highlights to Heaven and will be anxiously awaiting your next release later this year.
I wish I had a Marla Shore around here to do my hair. I really get into the characters and their lives. Debbie
I've been a fan of yours since your first book and I'm eagerly reading "Highlights to Heaven" right now. Although I live in N.J. I love Florida and the sunny weather and hope someday to move there. In addition to being an animal lover also (my husband is a veterinarian) I love that your books incorporate Marla's religion. Abby
i just finished reading your book Body Wave. i thought it was fantastic. i am glad there are books like this one out there, i have looked in the teen book section and i have to say there are so many books about personal growth but i dont really like that kind of book. it was sort of an accident i even came across your book. my friend and i were in the book store when she decided to pull a book off the top shelf and pulled like twenty down onto me. yours was the one that landed in my lap. i just wanted to say that your book was really great and inspired me to do some writing of my own. Carly
I've just finished reading your book "Permed to Death". It was so good, I could hardly put it down! I'm always on the lookout for light mysteries without a lot of gore. Your's is just the kind of book I love to read! I can't wait to read the next book. I found all the characters to be really interesting and look forward to reading more about them. Thanks so much for a great book! Karen
Just had to e-mail you to say how refreshing it is to read something that still leaves something to the imagination and every other adjective is not a foul word. I am an owner-operator of a salon in a very small town in the northern part of California...Used to be a rail head for shipping cattle years ago and logs. But you know what happens to places when the freeway passes you by...I'm not sure if you are interested in country input or not but I would love to tell you of some of our humor here...But most of all keep up the good stories. Can't wait to get your next book. Helen
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I HAVE ENJOYED YOUR BOOKS. THEY ARE WELL THOUGHT OUT AND YOUR CHARACTER "LEAPS WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TRED". THANK YOU FOR ALL THE ENTERTAINMENT. Nancy
I rediscovered you before I went on vacation to Boca recently, and I read about Marla for 2 weeks straight. Interestingly in one of the books, Marla and Tally, were eating at Legal's, as did I, right before i read it in the book...I collect mysteries set in Florida, and was in the BookWise book store,and found 2 new ones, which thrilled me no end..when the lady asked if I would like to see more of the same, she brought me over to a shelf, and I had more than the book store,:):) so I will happily add your books to my shelf...
After getting my Festival Flea market fix in Pompano, [3 times] I absolutely believe this is a good setting for a Marla murder mystery.
Also, since I work for a cruise websight, what about a Marla goes to Sea mystery So Fla is the perfect setting...Please write fast....I have gone through all your books,and hope a new one is due soon. Linda
Thanks for a great typo-free mystery! I worked for 6 weeks in Fort Lauderdale back in 1981 so [HAIR RAISER] brought back memories of heat and humidity, sea food and ripe fruit. I did see drug dealing but no murders thankfully! I look forward to more of your hair raising adventures. I enjoy that your book was in large print at my library. Thanks and keep writing, Beverly
I just discovered your Bad Hair Day Mysteries. I am a romance reader and really don't read mysteries. I love this series. Just finished the first two andI have only read your first 2 books but I absolutely love them. I will be sure and look on the library's computer to see if they have the rest of your books. They are a delight. Once I have started one, I won't put it down until I am finished. Last night, I took one into the bathroom and read while I took a bubble bath. Thanks for the great reads and please keep up the great work!! Debbi
am starting Murder by Manicure. Love your humor and characters. The books are entertaining and fast reads. Looking forward to reading the next ones. Hope you keep them coming. Donna
I happened to come across your books in my library and immediately read "Permed to Death", then "Murder by Manicure". Now I'm into "Hair Raiser" and enjoying them tremendously. I first read almost all of the alphabet mysteries by Sue Grafton when I broke my wrist, then a couple by Marcia Muller, V.I.Warshawski's creator and a number of others. I'm interested only
in women sleuths by women writers and while some have disappointed me, you have not. I have recommended them to a few of my friends telling them how fun and easy they are to read. The great escape. I'm enjoying the tension between Marla and Dalton, in fact, he is sprouting in my dreams & it's quite exciting (of course, he's interested in moi!). I admire your efforts in writing and combining it with a family. Please let me know what's next. Gloria
I just wanted you to know how much I am enjoying your books - I have now read Hair Raiser and Murder by Manicure and am looking forward to reading Permed to Death and Body Wave! Are you planning to write another wonderful Marla mystery? (I adore her character) I really hope so. There is something about your writing that is so captivating that it is very hard to put the book down!! I love it!! Ginnie
I really enjoy this series. I got my daughter to read one and she was hooked. We are both waiting for the book to become available at the library. I requested two copies at my branch so we don't fight over who is going to read it first. Gail
Hi,
I just discovered your books a week ago and wanted to let you know just
how much I have enjoyed the first two books "Permed to Death" and
"Hair Raiser" and am getting read to read "Murder by Manicure" which I
checked out of our local library. I know it must be very exciting for
you to be a mystery writer. You have a fan for life in me. Barbara
I just finished your first 3 books and you can bet I'll get Body Wave tomorrow. But I wanted to say , "Wow! Loved your writing, characters and will anxiously await the next books. You are right up there with Janet Evanovich (Have to be loyal because her books are set in my home neighborhood.) This genre of serial mysteries is wonderful. As if you don't hear it too often: I, too am a nurse and have always felt there's a book inside me.
Thanks for a great read and keep them coming. Terri
I must admit, I was drawn to this book simply by the title. I am a nail technician (or nail specialist as I like to call it), so obviously the title grabbed me. Upon reading the book, I enjoyed the fact that your main character is a hair stylist/salon owner. I could relate to her right away. Then when I realized she was interested in the Detective, I had to smile to myself. I just recently married a Detective. Those men in blue certainly exude charm....haha.I also enjoyed that the book took place in Florida, another coincidence, I live in Gainesville Florida. I have not yet been able to find any other books in the series, but I am anxiously looking. Since I started with the third one, I want to go back and read the first two before continuing on. ..Thank you for providing me with a new series to become addicted to. I can't wait to find and read them all. Laura
I have now read all your books and enjoyed every one. We have a small condo in Pompano Beach, Florida right across from the Hillsboro lighthouse and I just love reading your descriptions of all the places I know so well. Especially fun was the "Schlock Mart" which I am sure was the Swap Shop on Sunrise. Just reading the description took me right back there in my mind. The sights, the smells, etc. There is just no place like it. In fact, whenever we have company visit, that is a must see place. It's just so multi-cultural. Please keep writing these books as I smile through every one. Body Wave had a lot of red herrings and I was kept guessing almost until the very end. How about The Festival on Sample road? Could that make it's way into a future book? Or perhaps the Sawgrass Mall. . . lots of things can happen in a place that big. Or that lovely book store on Sunrise near the ocean. It sits right on a canal and you can take your book selection and coffee outside and sit at the water's edge. I would love to hear the way you describe that setting. Keeps me happy while I'm stuck in a Michigan winter until I can go south. Thank you for the hours of reading enjoyment. Belinda
"I just finished reading Body Wave this morning, what a great sassy book. I am a Manhattanite recently moved to Connecticut and an avid reader. So good to find a new and entertaining author. The Tarpon Springs references were so much fun for my husband and I because we visit that area at least 3 times a year and have taken captain Mikes Sponge Diving Boat trip. We also passed by Pappas. Your work is energetic, amusing and a delight to read out in my yard while watching my maggie dog play. Thanks for your hard work in putting together this series. I plan to read all of your stories now." Nancy
"I'm a reader of your Bad Hair Day Mysteries and I just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoy them...I can't wait to get my hands on "Body Wave" and am looking forward to the release of "Highlights to Heaven". When will "Highlights" be released?? Thank you so much for your novels....they are so great to read and I just love Marla.....whenever I read a line where Marla is thinking to herself and she says something and adds pal to the end of it....just makes me chuckle!! Your plots and characters are always great!!" Brenda