Council for Wisconsin Writers

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Chloe Ellefson Historic Sites

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Noted Wisconsin Author Launches New Book

Here’s a delightful invitation from Wisconsin mystery, children’s and “American Girl” author Kathleen Ernst:

“You are cordially invited to the launch party for my 4th Chloe Ellefson
Historic Sites mystery, Heritage of Darkness. The party is scheduled
for next Tuesday, October 22nd, from 6-7:30 PM at Mystery to Me, 1863
Monroe Street, Madison.

We’ve got a fun evening planned! Stories, show-and-tell, door prizes,
and the chance to support our new indie bookstore. And both cake and
lefse will be served. Hope to see some of my SinC sibs there.

Cheers,
Kathleen
www.kathleenernst.com”

(SinC = Sisters in Crime http://sistersincrimewisconsin.wordpress.com/)

Also, please visit the Council for Wisconsin Writers website at www.wiswriters.org

 

 

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Scene of Award-Winning Crimes

Below is an appreciation from CWW Anne Powers Fiction Book Award winner Kathleen Ernst and info about the setting for her  Chloe Ellefson Historic Sites mystery series. Congratulations again, Kathleen.
Kathleen Standing by Old World Wisconsin Entrance Sign
Old World Murder Book Cover
5 Weeks on Amazon’s
Best Selling Mysteries List

The Heirloom Murders cover Image
Best 2011 Fiction Book –Council for Wisconsin Writers
Old World Wisconsin is the premier outdoor history museum in Wisconsin, and one of the very best in the country.  If you have ever visited Old World, then you know what I mean.  If you haven’t yet, then a memorable experience awaits you.
Starting in 1982, I spent twelve years there as an interpreter and curator.  When I wrote my first two Chloe Ellefson Historic Sites mystery books, Old World Murder and The Heirloom Murders, I set many of the key scenes in the museum’s public and private areas that I knew so well.
If you’d enjoy seeing where many of those scenes take place, and discussing them, then please join me for an exclusive, before-hours/behind-the-scenes guided tour through the historic buildings that make up a big part of Chloe’s world.
You’ll also have the special opportunity to hear about the historic buildings from Old World Curator Marty Perkins, who knows more about the historic site than anyone else.
The inaugural tour will be held Sunday morning June 10th. Attendance is limited to facilitate Q&A.  Prior registration is required.  In addition to the tour, tickets provide access to a group reception, and to the museum for the rest of the day.  This is a fundraiser — all proceeds go to support Old World.  For additional details, including how to sign-up, click http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/Events/EventDetail/Event2716.aspx?utm_source=OWW-TourTicketsContest-14May2012&utm_campaign=OWW-JuneTourGiveaway&utm_medium=email
Want to attend, but the gas pump ate your ticket money?
Don’t despair!  I’m giving away one free pair of tickets to the June 10th tour.  If you’re 18 or older, you could be the lucky one.  To enter the contest drawing, just reply to this email. I’ll announce the winner next Monday, May 21st, so send your reply before then (just one reply per person please).