Franki Amato News

Last year amazing things happened to Franki Amato: She solved a Bourbon Street strip club murder in Amaretto Amber, she heard Madeline Mrozek narrate her voice in the audiobook version of Limoncello Yellow, and she became a USA TODAY bestseller when “Rosolio Red” hit the list in the short story collection Cozy Christmas Shorts.

So, what's Franki doing in 2017? Well, she's kind of irked that she's been sidelined by a forthcoming Danger Cove Hair Salon mystery, A Poison Manicure and Peach Liqueur (a Christmas release). But like I always tell her, from time to time Cassidi Conti has to investigate a murder too.

Once I've gotten Cassidi on the right path, Franki's going to solve a short mystery set in the springtime, possibly in Italy. Then she'll tackle a bloody crime in Campari Crimson, her fourth mystery involving New Orleanians who live as vampires (yes, that really happens).

But next up for Franki is a boxed set! Gemma Halliday Publishing will release Franki Amato Mysteries (Books 1-3) on January 31. To celebrate, I'm giving away five e-copies (it's not available in print) to the first five readers who comment below.

After that I'm going to get ready for Mardi Gras in NOLA, where I'll be on a float with the Krewe of King Arthur. I'm super psyched but also a little scared. Because Franki has assured me there's a mystery in the works . . .

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Franki Amato News — 20 Comments

Glenis on January 28, 2017 at 5:15 pm said:

What a great start to the year!

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- Traci Andrighetti on January 28, 2017 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  I know, right? I’ll email you privately about the e-book.
  
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Betty W on January 28, 2017 at 5:56 pm said:

Congratulations–sounds like you’ve been busy, Traci!

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- Traci Andrighetti on January 31, 2017 at 12:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Betty. I have been busy—but not so much with writing. 🙁 That’s why I went on the retreat—to recharge.
  
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Judy on January 28, 2017 at 6:34 pm said:

Congrats on everything & looking forward to more Franki!

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- Traci Andrighetti on January 31, 2017 at 12:40 pm said:
  
  I am too, Judy!
  
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Madeline Mrozek on January 28, 2017 at 6:57 pm said:

Never a dull moment in Franki’s life! Looking forward to her new adventures chock-full of crazy characters!

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- Traci Andrighetti on Facebook on January 31, 2017 at 9:49 am said:
  
  Thanks for bringing them to life with your audiobooks!
  
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- Traci Andrighetti on January 31, 2017 at 12:38 pm said:
  
  I wish my life were as adventurous! But then, it usually is when I go to New Orleans…
  
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Michelle Willms on January 29, 2017 at 1:43 am said:

That sounds so exciting! I can’t wait to read all the new mysteries!

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- Traci Andrighetti on January 31, 2017 at 12:35 pm said:
  
  I can’t wait to read them too, because that would mean that they’re written! LOL
  
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Danielle Pharoah on January 29, 2017 at 7:33 am said:

I’m so excited to see what Franki is going to get up to this year!! I absolutely love your writing!! Good luck in 2017!!

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- Traci Andrighetti on January 31, 2017 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that more than you know. Thanks for inspiring me to get writing!
  
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Suzanne Chavoustie on January 29, 2017 at 11:51 am said:

I am so ready for Frankl’s next adventure! I’ve missed her. Thank you for bringing her back!!!

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- Traci Andrighetti on January 31, 2017 at 12:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Suzanne! I’ve been busy with Danger Cove for so long that I’m missing Franki too.
  
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Antonette Pierce on February 1, 2017 at 5:20 pm said:

I’m new to the Franki series, and truth be told I haven’t even finished the first book. I had to email to say how much I love what I have read so far. I am also an Italian (subject to hearing “eye-talian” all the time). Was over 30 when I was married, and had a Nonno that I loved and adored (sadly he is no longer with us), but Franki’s Nonna is A LOT like him. Realizing Franki is fiction, but figured there is always truth in fiction. Just wanted to say how much I am enjoying and laughing with the Italian antics. It makes me remember the great times I had with my famiglia.

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- Traci Andrighetti on February 2, 2017 at 7:34 am said:
  
  Antonette, your nonno sounds hilarious, and he’s proof that there is truth in fiction. My nonno and nonna died when I was still a kid, but my father’s older sister took over for them. Example: She once grabbed my hand in a restaurant and (very loudly) pleaded with me to get married—I was 25. The nonna in my book is a compilation her and several other women in my dad’s family, and she’s also based on a friend’s Sicilian great aunt, who looked and acted like Sophia Petrillo from Golden Girls. When I was younger, I found their antics to be embarrassing and annoying, but now that I’m older I realize how much they all enriched my life, and I miss the comedy-drama. That’s the reason for the books—to bring them back in some way. Thanks so much for reading.
  
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Helen Lichner on March 5, 2017 at 7:04 pm said:

Looking forward to Franki’s new stories and wondering when the new book will be available to read. I really do enjoy her stories sooo much.Thank You.
Helen

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- Traci Andrighetti on March 18, 2017 at 10:58 am said:
  
  I’ll have a new Franki book as well as a short story out next year. This year is a Danger Cove Hair Salon release!
  
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Helen Lichner on March 5, 2017 at 8:00 pm said:

looking forward to your new e-book about Franki. Can you please tell me when this will be available to read? I really love her books and laugh all the way through each one…

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