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Elevate Kris Courtney's Cozy Mystery to Global Fame

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FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER is an International Bestselling and Award-Winning Cozy Comedy Snowbird Mystery by American Artist & Author Kris Courtney. A resident of Florida from various locations, he has knowledge of the region and all the snowbird antics set inside a Florida golf community.


Awarded 'Best Cozy Mystery' Team of 2023 by AudioBookReviewer Magazine, Narrator Mari Oyaizu Carson enthusiastically brings to life the delightfully eccentric inhabitants of a senior mobile home park. A masterpiece of voice acting that makes listening easy and impossible to pause.

The recognition & awards continue as recently nominated for the M&M Mystery & Mayhem 2024 Chanticleer Cozy Mystery Books to be announced in April at The 2025 Chanticleer Authors Conference & the 2024 Chanticleer International Book Awards Ceremony Thursday – Sunday, April 3 – 6, 2025.

Recently featured in the prestigious internationally recognized magazine "Golf Central Magazine" November 15, 2024 Issue Vol25/8.

Excerpt pg. 42
"Courtney has crafted a golf community comedy that highlights an incredible mystery tale full of hilarious moments and unforgettable scenes from the first tee box all the way to the gumshoe sleuth adventures of uncovering clues at the clubhouse. The story is rich with humor, intrigue, and a vivid portrayal of life, making it a delightful read for fans of the genre. Stewart, the protagonist, is quickly made aware of the 'Beware of the Twentieth' and 'Wake Up, Earl!' community secrets."
5-Star Reviews:
"The author's ability to have you 'see and feel' the Florida scenery is so awesome you can smell the air and feel the humidity. You want to hang out with these people. The mystery (and I'm not spoiling anything) is cleverly written..."

"I was hooked at the title!"
It has been the most engaging book I have read and reread."

"I want them as my friends!! I swear this would make a great weekly TV show." (Film/TV Rights have already been queried by CAA)


We Need Your Help, Please!

Despite the challenge of the ongoing 2024 distribution challenges and our previous 4.7 ranking that has been under attack, American Artist & Author Kris Courtney's International Bestselling Cozy Comedy Snowbird Mystery continues to break through the barrier and is now up for the prestigious 2025 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Award for Best Cozy of the Year!

Published under the micro-publishing of KCProduction, we are in need of the funding to secure travel and attend the 2024 Chanticleer International Book Awards Ceremony Thursday – Sunday, April 3 – 6, 2025. As a small micro-publisher and author, the impact of the summer of 2024 mainstream media, we are asking for your help to attend this global event in person! And albeit nothing has been announced in the press coverage, we are both confident and professionally excited to elevate this hilarious award-winning book to the next level of global publishing and recognition!

Once your contribution pushes us into the spotlight by reaching our goal, this event is to be held at the Bellingham Yacht Club Event Center, located at beautiful Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham, Washington, we will bring live updates, commentary, and social media content to share. In addition, to give value added to your contribution, everyone who assists in this lifetime experience will be announced and shared (should you allow) to reflect your generosity to this journey.

THREE (3) contributors will receive conference SWAG and/or personally signed material PLUS+++ a copy of the International Award-Winning Novel (winners selected at random and announced 72 hours after the award ceremony).

Your contribution is greatly appreciated!


Kris Courtney has gained international recognition for his fine art and studio/gallery locations across the country, various publications including an award-winning true story screenplay adapted from his first release, Norma Jean's Sun - Memoir. Born with multiple amputations, birth defects, and deformities, his life is about ability and is reflected in his highly desired works. Ability is, as ability does!


Thank you for your contribution and faith in my artistry & talent,
Kris
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