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Nova Walsh

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Born

in Albuquerque, The United States

Website

http://novawalsh.com

Genre

Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fantasy

Influences

Diane Mott Davidson, Carolyn Haines, Elizabeth Peters, Janet Evanovich

Member Since

July 2022

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Author Nova Walsh writes culinary cozy mysteries full of humor, shenanigans, and friendships that last a lifetime. She mixes in a healthy dose of amateur sleuthing, some slow-burn romance, and a pinch of comedy in every book she writes.
Nova is a former chef/caterer who still loves to cook but loves to write even more. She’s an enthusiastic, if not totally successful gardener who loves travel, wine, and hanging out with friends.
Nova grew up in the southwest, and now lives in Galveston, Texas, with her husband, son, and dogs. When she isn’t writing, she’s often cooking, spending time with family, or reading a good book with a pup by her side.

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Average rating: 4.01 · 5,665 ratings · 441 reviews · 24 distinct works • Similar authors

	Death and Wedding Cake (Sugar Creek Mystery #1) 4.17 avg rating — 1,259 ratings — published 2023 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death and Peaches (Sugar Creek Mystery Series) 4.46 avg rating — 481 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death and Fondue 4.48 avg rating — 358 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lava Cake and Lies (Moonstone Bakery #1) 4.29 avg rating — 313 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death and Blackberry Pie (Sugar Creek Mystery Series) 4.44 avg rating — 274 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death and Eggnog (Sugar Creek Mystery Series Book 5) 4.39 avg rating — 222 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death and Groom's Cake (Sugar Creek Mystery Series Book 6) 4.51 avg rating — 168 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cupcakes and Crime (Moonstone Bakery #2) 4.37 avg rating — 149 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scones and Secrets (Moonstone Bakery #5) 4.44 avg rating — 127 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fudge and Felons (Moonstone Bakery #3) 4.40 avg rating — 122 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Christmas in Sugar Creek

I am writing today to let you all know about a new Sugar Creek story collection! I know it’s a bit of a surprise release… it was a surprise to me too, if I’m being honest. And it’s all because the characters of Sugar Creek were disappointed in me. They knew that all kinds of other cozy mystery characters were getting holiday stories and they wanted their own Christmas collection, too.

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Sugar Creek Mystery (7 books)
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Moonstone Bakery (7 books)
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond (The Last Kids on Earth #4)

by Max Brallier (Goodreads Author)

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Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens

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Nova Walsh made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please add books to series topic " Hi, I have a series, Moonstone Bakery, that should have a total of 8 titles in it and only has four right now. Here is the series: https://www.goodrea ...more "
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Nova Walsh rated a book it was amazing The Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie Donlea (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Nova Walsh wants to read East of the West: A Country in Stories by Miroslav Penkov (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Nova Walsh finished reading The Blue Ridge Christmas Cabin, Book Two (Evergreen #2) by Ivory Fields	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Nova Walsh wants to read Step on a Crack (Michael Bennett, #1) by James Patterson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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― Nova Walsh, Death and Peaches

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“It wasn’t quite ten yet, but the town was already waking up, the soft patter of rain against the windows adding to the comforting hush of the bookstore. Outside, Maple Street lay still, the orange and red leaves swirling along the sidewalk like confetti, signaling the arrival of autumn—my favorite season.”
― Nova Walsh, The Cozy Corner Book Store

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“You were given the amazing ability to create universes out of twenty six letters and you're going to the mall? Are you nuts?”
― Patricia McLinn, Survival Kit for Writers Who Don’t Write Right

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“My life amounts to no more than one drop in a limitless ocean. Yet what is any ocean, but a multitude of drops?”
― David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas

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“A half-read book is a half-finished love affair.”
― David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas

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