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Signing & Events

The Riesling Retribution June 14, 2009, Reston, Virginia.
Barnes & Noble. Spectrum Center, 1851 Fountain Drive. (703) 437-9490. Cool authors and hot summer books -- drop by for an informal book signing and an opportunity to chat with more than a dozen Virginia authors who write mystery, romance, sci-fi, non-fiction, and young adult books. Get signed copies of your summer reads! 2-5pm.

June 21, 2009, Hume, Virginia.
Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road. 540-364-1203. Ellen will be signing books from 1-4pm.

July 11, 2009, Bluemont, Virginia.
Come meet Ellen at the first annual DC's Wine Country Food & Wine Festival located at historic Whitehall Manor. $30 admission to attend the festival. Book signing from 6-9pm.

August 8, 2009, Middleburg Virginia.
Swedenburg Estate Vineyard, 23595 Winery Lane. (540) 687-5219. Book launch for THE RIESLING RETRIBUTION with Swedenburg Estate Vineyard and Books & Crannies bookstore. Ellen will be signing copies of her newest book from 12-5pm.

August 11, 2009. Richmond, Virginia.
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street, 804-692-3500. Talk and signing in the Lecture Hall.
Free and open to the public. 6-7pm.

August 13, 2009. Falls Church, Virginia.
INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road. Book signing in the hospital atrium (Books and Crannies of Middleburg will be on hand to sell books). 11am-2pm.

August 15, 2009, Oxford, Maryland.
Mystery Loves Company, 202 South Morris Street. (410) 226-0010. Join Ellen for a signing and a glass of wine from 2-4 p.m. in MLC's charming store on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

August 21, 2009, Roanoke, Virginia.
Cantos Bookstore, 18 Campbell Ave, SE, 540-342-0100. Book signing from 5-7pm.

August 22, 2009, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.
Hickory Hill Vineyard & Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane; Moneta, VA 24121. (540)296-1393. Book signing from 1-4. Cantos Bookstore will sell books.

August 23, 2009, Floyd, Virginia.
Château Morrisette Vineyard, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 171.5, 287 Winery Road, SW, (540) 593-2865. Book signing from 1-4. Cantos Bookstore will sell books.

August 28, 2009, Richmond, Virginia.
River City Cellars, 2931 West Cary Street. (804) 355-1375. Book signing. The Fountain Bookstore will sell books. 5-7pm.

September 4, 2009. Leesburg, Virginia.
Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun Street, (703) 777-7427. First Friday talk & signing. Check back for details.

September 10, 2009, Reston, Virginia.
Barnes & Noble, Spectrum Center, 1851 Fountain Drive. (703) 437-9490. Discussion and signing. 7pm.

September 13, 2009, Delaplane, Virginia.
Barrel Oak Winery. 3623 Grove Lane. (540) 364-6402. Book signing at one of Virginia's newest state-of-the-art wineries. Come meet owners Sharon and Brian Roeder and winemaker Rick Tagg, Ellen's new technical advisor for the wine country series. Signing from 12-5pm. (Books sold by Books & Crannies).







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More praise for The
Chardonnay Charade


“Light and refreshing -- like a glass of white wine on a summer day... an engaging mystery with likeable characters. Crosby, a former journalist, has obviously done her homework about grape growing and winemaking.
Associated Press

“[A] deft use of setting and... pleasingly drawn characters.”
Chicago Sun-Times


More praise for
The Merlot Murders


An absorbing plot, rich with details on the wine industry, and an evocative sense of the lush Virginian countryside.
Barbara Bibel,
Booklist

Crosby has done her research on the wine industry in Virginia, making this fast-paced mystery a treat for those who like unusual settings.
Library Journal

Like a fine wine, Crosby's debut is complex and intricate... This is a terrific kickoff to what promises to be a highly satisfying new series.
Publishers Weekly

(A) scintillating novel... the top-notch suspense keeps you guessing until the riveting conclusion.
Romantic Times