About
Tonya Kappes
Tonya Kappes is a contemporary American author known for her compelling and thought-provoking literary fiction. Born in the Midwest, she earned her MFA from the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. Kappes's debut novel, "Watermelon," (2008) received critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction. Her subsequent novels, including "Bloodroot" (2013) and "All the Truth That's in Me" (2017), explore themes of trauma, family secrets, and the complexities of human relationships. Kappes has been praised for her vivid prose, insightful character development, and ability to capture the complexities of the human condition. Her work has been translated into multiple languages and has received recognition from organizations such as the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Book Series by Tonya Kappes
Blossom Bay Shorts Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Murder by the Bay (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Romance by the Bay (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Bluegrass Romance Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Grooming Mr. Right | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Taming Mr. Right | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Camper & Criminals Cozy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Forests, Fishing, & Forgery | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Christmas, Criminals, and Campers | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicides | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Valleys, Vehicles & Victims | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sunsets, Sabbatical and Scandal | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tents, Trails and Turmoil | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Kickbacks, Kayaks, and Kidnapping | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gear, Grills & Guns | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Eggnog, Extortion, and Evergreen (Short Story) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ropes, Riddles, & Robberies | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Paddlers, Promises & Poison | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Insects, Ivy, & Investigations | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Outdoors, Oars, & Oath | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wildlife, Warrants, & Weapons | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blossoms, BBQ, & Blackmail (Short Story) | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lanterns, Lakes, & Larceny | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jackets, Jack-O-Lantern, & Justice | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Santa, Sunrises, & Suspicions | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vistas, Vices, & Valentines | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rangers, RVs, & Revenge | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Adventure, Abduction, & Arrest | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Campfires, Courage, & Convicts | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Trapping, Turkeys, & Thanksgiving | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gifts, Glamping, & Glocks | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Zoning, Zealots, & Ziplines | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hammocks, Handguns, & Hearsay | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Questions, Quarrels & Quandary | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brides, Bribes, & Binoculars (Short Story) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Witness, Woods, & Wedding | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Elves, Evergreens, & Evidence | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Moonlight, Marshmallows, & Manslaughter | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bonfire, Backpacks, & Brawls | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fireworks, Freedom, & Felonies | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Autumns, Awnings, & Arson | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cliffs, Clues, & Conspiracies | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Divorced Divas Mystery Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Bead of Doubt (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Strung Out to Die | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crimped to Death | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Ghostly Southern Mysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Ghostly Undertaking | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Ghostly Grave | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Ghostly Demise | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Ghostly Murder | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Ghostly Reunion | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Ghostly Mortality | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Ghostly Secret | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Ghostly Suspect | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Grandberry Falls Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Ladybug Jinx | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Happy New Life (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Superstitious Christmas (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Never Tell Your Dreams | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
Holiday Cozy Mystery Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Four Leaf Felony | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mother's Day Murder | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Halloween Homicide | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| New Year Nuisance | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chocolate Bunny Betrayal (Short Story) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fourth of July Forgery | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Thanksgiving Treachery | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Santa Claus Surprise | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| April Fool's Alibi | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Columbus Day Conundrum | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Holly Homicide | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Father’s Day Fugitive | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Hudson Hollow Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Wrapped Up in a Weeping Willow | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Kenni Lowry Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Fixin' To Die | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Southern Fried | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ax To Grind | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Six Feet Under | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead as a Doornail | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tangled up in Tinsel | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Diggin' Up The Dirt | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blowin' Up A Murder | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Heavens To Bribery | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Grave As All Get-Out | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Thick As Thieves (Short Story) | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Killer Coffee Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Scene of the Grind | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mocha and Murder | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Freshly Ground Murder | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cold Blooded Brew | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Decaffeinated Scandal | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Killer Latte | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Holiday Roast Mortem | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead to the Last Drop | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Frothy Foul Play | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Spoonful of Murder | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Barista Bump Off | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cappuccino Criminal | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Macchiato Murder | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pour-Over Predicament | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ice Coffee Corruption | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Steamed Secrets | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Laurel London Mysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Checkered Crime | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Checkered Past | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Checkered Thief | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Magical Cures Mysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Charming Crime | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Cure | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Potion (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Wish | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Spell | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Magic | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Secret | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Christmas (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Fatality | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Death (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Ghost | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Hex | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Voodoo | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Corpse | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Misfortune | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Blend (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Deception | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Charming Hexocist (Short Story) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Mail Carrier Cozy Mysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Stamped Out | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Address For Murder | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| All She Wrote | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Return To Sender | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| First Class Killer | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Post Mortem | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deadly Delivery | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Red Letter Slay | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Maisie Doss Mysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sleight of Hand | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tangled Lies | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Grave Deception | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Echoes of Betrayal | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Olivia Davis Paranormal Mysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Splitsville.com | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Color Me Love (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Color Me a Crime | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
Small Town Romance Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A New Tradition (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Dare Me Date (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Southern Magical Bakery Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Magical Bakery | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Spies and Spells Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Spies and Spells | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Betting Off Dead | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Get Witch or Die Trying | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Tonya Kappes Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Carpe Bead'em | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tag... You're It | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Snowplace Like Home (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Tonya Kappes Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Tricked-Out Toolbox ( With: Melissa Bourbon) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery Campfire Cookbook (Short Story) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
The Wishing Tree Series
The Wishing Tree ( By: Kay Bratt, Tammy L. Grace, Ashley Farley, Amanda Prowse, Barbara Hinske, Camille Di Maio)
2022
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Wishing Tree ( By: Kay Bratt, Tammy L. Grace, Ashley Farley, Amanda Prowse, Barbara Hinske, Camille Di Maio) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| I Wish... ( By: Amanda Prowse) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wish You Were Here: ( By: Kay Bratt) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wish Again ( By: Tammy L Grace) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Workout Wishes & Valentine Kisses ( By: Barbara Hinske) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Parade of Wishes ( By: Camille Di Maio) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Careful What You Wish ( By: Ashley Farley) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gone Wishing ( By: Jessie Newton) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wishful Thinking: ( By: Kay Bratt) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Overdue Wishes ( By: Tammy L. Grace) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Whole Heap of Wishes ( By: Amanda Prowse) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wishes of Home ( By: Barbara Hinske) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wishful Witness | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Wish in the Wind (Short Story) ( By: Kay Bratt) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| One More Wish (Short Story) ( By: Tammy L. Grace) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wishful Tails (Short Story) ( By: Barbara Hinske) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Wish for Forgiveness (Short Story) ( By: Amanda Prowse) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Tonya Kappes Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Something Spooky This Way Comes | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lost Love Letters: An Indie Chicks Anthology | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| One More Page | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
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