I’m Listening to You

There is nothing quite like hearing directly from the people who spend time in the world you’ve created.

Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with some of my most engaged readers over Zoom, as well as joining a fantastic book club discussion. Writing is often a solitary pursuit, so being able to chat face-to-face about Grady Gallagher, the world of Virginia Hunt Country, and the mysteries unfolding there was both refreshing and incredibly rewarding.

First off, thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts. It was a thrill to hear that you're loving Grady’s snarky, first-person narrative voice, as well as the brisk pacing and the twists that kept you guessing until the end. Knowing what resonated most with you is pure gold for an author.

More importantly: I’m listening to you.

I’m taking all of the insights, questions, and reactions from those conversations straight to the keyboard as I work on the next installment in the Virginia Hunt Country Mystery Series, The Trials of the Hunt. Reader feedback has been invaluable in helping me sharpen the stakes, dial in the humor, and construct even more intricate puzzles for Grady to untangle.

The Trials of the Hunt is shaping up to be faster, sharper, and full of fresh surprises—all thanks to the wonderful community cheering Grady on.

Thank you for reading, sharing your thoughts, and coming along for the ride. More updates on the next book are coming soon!

Warm regards,

Tim Karney