Author Gigi Pandian

on Tour

April 20-29

with

Quicksand:
A Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery

(cozy mystery)

Release date: March 10, 2015
at Henery Press
280 pages

ISBN: 9781941962275

ADVANCE PRAISE

USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian
is the child of cultural anthropologists from New Mexico
and the southern tip of India.
After being dragged around the world during her childhood,
she tried to escape her fate when she left a PhD program for art school.
But adventurous academics wouldn’t stay out of her head.
Thus was born the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series
(Artifact, Pirate Vishnu, and Quicksand).
Gigi’s debut mystery novel was awarded a Malice Domestic Grant
and named a “Best of 2012” Debut Novel by Suspense Magazine.
Her short fiction has been short-listed for Agatha and Macavity awards,
and she also writes the new Accidental Alchemist mystery series.
She takes photos of gargoyles wherever she goes, and posts them on her Gargoyle Girl blog.

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TOUR QUOTATIONS

The Discerning Reader

One incredibly smart narrative with highly intelligent characters.
Fabulous historical elements cement the solidity of the storyline.
Exciting, fast paced, loads of fun. Very enjoyable sharp mystery.

For the Hook of a Book

Pandian writes well-researched historical mysteries that intertwine many cool places into a suspense mystery and an action-filled adventure.
I can fondly say that Pandian’s Quicksand had some of all the major elements of a book to love.
This book was a captivating, energized ride to historical and cultural places ripe with mystery and suspense.

View From the Birdhouse

Quicksand is an unusual, adventure-filled cozy mystery.  I found the intelligent characters and the emphasis on history very appealing.
I enjoyed Gigi Pandian’s writing style.  I look forward to reading more of her books, and recommend Quicksand to other cozy mystery fans.

It’s a Mad Mad World

This is a wonderful cozy mystery book with a fantastic main character: Jaya Jones.
Gigi Pandian has written a book that really suited me and if you like cozy mystery books, then I would recommend checking out this book and the rest of the books in the series.

Pix Me

This is the first book I’ve read by Gigi Pandian and found it to be so much fun! It was a fast-paced Indiana-Jones style story that kept me glued to the pages.
Plenty of plot twists keep you interested until the end of the book.
This series would make a great TV series!

Queen of All She Reads

If you like quirky characters, solving mysteries and a touch of romance, then you’re going to want to read this book.
The two mysteries were well developed and took plenty of twists and turns and kept things interesting.
I enjoyed it and plan to go back and read the previous books, Artifact and Pirate Vishnu to see what other adventures Jaya has gotten into.

Griperang’s Bookmarks

Even though it does read fast it is packed with plenty of adventure. I liked that there was not only mystery but some romance and history as well.
If you are a fan of cozy mysteries you will enjoy this book.

Wildmoo Books

If you’re looking for an adventure story wrapped in the fuzzy warmth of a cozy mystery Quicksand might be up your alley.
It was entertaining.
If you’re in to cozies do check out the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series.

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won a copy of

Scent of Triumph:
A Novel of Perfume And Passion

(historical novel)

Release date: March 31, 2015
at St. Martin’s Press
384 pages

ISBN: 9781250048905

JAN MORAN is the author of Fabulous Fragrances I and II,
which earned spots on the Rizzoli Bookstore bestseller list,
and other contemporary novels,
including Flawless, Beauty Mark, and Runway.
A fragrance and beauty industry expert,
she has been featured on CNN, Instyle, and O Magazine,
and has spoken before prestigious organizations,
including The American Society of Perfumers.
She earned her MBA from Harvard Business School
and attended the University of California at Los Angeles Extension Writers’ Program.

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Author Jan Moran

on Tour

March 28-April 16

with

Scent of Triumph:
A Novel of Perfume And Passion

(historical novel)

Release date: March 31, 2015
at St. Martin’s Press
384 pages

ISBN: 9781250048905

JAN MORAN is the author of Fabulous Fragrances I and II,
which earned spots on the Rizzoli Bookstore bestseller list,
and other contemporary novels,
including Flawless, Beauty Mark, and Runway.
A fragrance and beauty industry expert,
she has been featured on CNN, Instyle, and O Magazine,
and has spoken before prestigious organizations,
including The American Society of Perfumers.
She earned her MBA from Harvard Business School
and attended the University of California at Los Angeles Extension Writers’ Program.

Visit her website. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest

Subscribe to her newsletter

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TOUR QUOTATIONS

For The Hook of a Book

You can see quite easily upon reading that Moran did extensive research into the time and place for this book. Couple that with exquisite character development, with characters who are fully dimensional and connective, as well as lush descriptions and fluid sentences, and this novel came together as one that I had a hard time ever putting down. It’s a novel that absorbs and captivates you, compelling to read it in one sitting.
Moran’s ability to take you back in time and place, opening your mind and senses, is truly her gift as a storyteller and a writer.

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The Scent of Triumph is a triumph. I utterly enjoyed it; pulling me in right away.
I would highly recommend this book. There were so many good elements in here. Jan Moran definitely did her research and did it well. I was impressed; and it seems like it’s hard to impress me these days. I hope you check this one out.

The French Village Diaries

This beautiful looking cover drew me in and I immediately found myself in a very engaging book with a storyline that made it very difficult to put down.
This book is more than just a romance novel and would appeal to those who enjoy reading about the French perfume and fashion industries and those with an interest in historical fiction set during the 1930’s and 1940’s.

Musings of a Writer & Unabashed Francophile

What I loved most about this book is that it felt epic.
There was a real sense of time and of history.
There are threads of romance, history… really there’s a bit in this book for everyone. I’m definitely going to look into the author’s other works now that I’ve read this one

View From The Birdhouse

I love historical fiction and find the 1940’s a fascinating era, so I knew I would enjoy this read.
The book is a fast paced read, and would make a good movie. I think fans of sweeping books with a historical 1940’s setting will enjoy Scent of Triumph.

I Wish I Lived In a Library

This was one of those books I was a little hesitant to pick up because I knew it was going to be hard to put down!  From the first page I was hooked and followed Danielle’s journey with a lump in my throat.  I really couldn’t turn pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen next.
If you’re interested in perfume or love books set in wartime this is not one to miss.

Book Nerd

I have to hand it to the author, I never would have thought that perfume would be interesting to read about, but it was.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to have their senses involved in this beautiful story.
The writing was engaging and the story well paced.

I Am, Indeed

A story that spans multiple years, it was a read that was intriguing.
The war years were horrid, and Danielle’s ability to morph and change to fit situations was beautifully done.
Several twists and turns lead the reader on an emotional journey that keeps Danielle at the forefront.
Danielle’s story does stick with readers long after the final page is turned.

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