Lana McAra
Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author Ghostwriter, Editor, Book Coach
New Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series
Soon after psychologist Haley Meyers moves into her new apartment, someone vandalizes her car. Could it be a disgruntled client? Or possibly an ex? When her client dies under suspicious circumstances, Haley gets scared, but not nearly as scared as when her father pays her a visit—four years after his funeral.
The first in The Englewood Medium cozy mystery series, Shaken But Not Stirred is a small-town story about love, life, death and friendship with trips and turns that will keep you guessing.
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Lana McAra is an award winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of more than 40 titles with 1 million books sold (many under the name Rosey Dow). An author via traditional publishing for 30 years, she has been editing and ghostwriting for more than 20 years, working for WinePress Publishing as well as Author One Stop and individual clients.
She won the national Christy Award for Reaping the Whirlwind in 2001 which was re-released in June, 2023. Her historical cozy mystery series, Colorado, sold more than 250,000 copies. Her titles have appeared around the world in bookstores and libraries in regular print, large print editions and audiobooks. To view a list of her recent releases, click here.
Going through a divorce after a 30-year marriage, Lana took a hiatus from her own fiction work and focused on ghostwriting while adjusting to her new life. She is about to release her new cozy mystery series entitled The Englewood Medium: Shaken But Not Stirred in early 2024.
Lana lives in North Florida where she very much enjoys country living. Read more about Lana on her extensive LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanamcara/
Why the 2 Names?
A Personal Message From Lana
Since my divorce 14 years ago, I have gone through a magnificent transformation from a timid, anxiety-ridden victim of narcissistic abuse to the confident spiritual healer and media personality I am today.
That meant a lot of breaking down of old mindsets, shedding tons of old belief systems, and a complete renovation of my self-image. For me, that meant a name change. Yes, I took on a new name as part of my transformation.
Rosey Dow is the name on my pre-divorce books. They are mostly inspirational romantic cozy mysteries with a historical novel and a couple of contemporary suspense novels thrown in. When people ask me about my previous writing, I tell them those are from my Christian days, from the Christian perspective.
Today, I call myself spiritual as I no longer follow a specific creed or spiritual text.
From this point on, my books have my current name, Lana McAra, so you will know what to expect--a fun story that includes elements of energy healing, Reiki, chakra clearing, sage burning, crystals and hypnosis from time to time. If you love those, too, come along with us by joining the thousands on my mailing list who get early news before anyone else.
My new stories are FUN and full of life with a tantalizing puzzle that I challenge you to figure out before the big reveal.
Here's what Lana's readers are saying...
Rosey Dow does a magnificent job of portraying the various eccentric characters you find in every small town. From the town doctor to the woman who can cook a possum and you would swear it is rib eye steak. ~Kindle Customer (from Amazon)
I loved the unique setting of this mystery. It told two stories at the same time...the Scopes trial and the mystery. The author gently and respectfully examined the opposing philosophies presented at the trial. I look forward to reading more of her books! ~Mom of 3 (from Amazon)
The who-dunnit portion of Ms. Dow's latest effort is so well done, I defy anyone to guess the criminal's identity. Her accurate, painstaking research is clearly reflected in the clear and informative presentation of the Scopes "monkey" trial details. For entertainment, this is tops. For historical accuracy, it can't be bettered. I would recommend this for anyone who has an interest in mysteries or historical fiction. But be warned...don't start reading until you have time to finish...you won't want to put it down! ~D.A. Featherling (from Amazon)
I read this book to our kids while on a long trip. They loved it and didn't want to stop anywhere because then I would have to stop reading. ~seehere (from Amazon)
Nice book like all this authors. I really enjoyed reading every book she has put out. I read them and then I pass them on to other readers. ~Carol (from Amazon)
The book is entertaining and easy to read. The dialogue was particularly funny (due to the intended humor and time period). ~Tallulah A. Scribbles (from Amazon)
I started the book and oh my goodness, you are constantly wondering what will happen. I highly recommend this book it you like romance, suspense and just plain good writing. But like the others have said, set aside some time because it is hard to put down! It's a keeper. ~Love 2 Read Novels (from Amazon)
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Contact Lana
ileanamcara@gmail.com
Phone
+1 302-580-9293
Location
North Florida
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