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November News

The bonsai collection at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul, with the weak November sun at its mid-day height. The tiny trees are sporting fall colors.
The Bonsai Collection at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

We’re at the tail end of autumn here in Minnesota, with a sprinkling of snow expected in a day or two. I took the photo above a couple of weeks ago outside the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul. A short bit of history: the glass-domed Victorian-style garden opened in 1915, sits next door to Como Zoo, and is well worth a visit if you’re in the area.

That’s their bonsai collection, each tree on a shelf of its own, with the weak November sun at its mid-day height. Not sure why but it surprised me to encounter tiny trees sporting fall colors, same as their big cousins a few yards away! Nature is amazing. Below is a photo of the big trees just down the path.

The big trees at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

Book News

That Murder Feeling picked up a lovely early review from Readers’ Favorite: “Neve Maslakovic takes the genre and twists it… A unique, original, and charming mystery.” Less than two months to go till release day! If you’re a NetGalley reviewer, you can now access the ARC here.

In backlist news, The Far Time Incident, the first book in my time travel series, is the Monthly Kindle Deal for November. Last few days to grab it at the discounted price…

What I’m Reading

Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite. Scifi novella. A fast paced, fun mystery set on a spaceship. The first in a series (Dorothy Gentleman Book 1)

My second recommendation is a book with a very long title: Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party: How an Eccentric Group of Victorians Discovered Prehistoric Creatures and Accidentally Upended the World by Edward Dolnick. Non-fiction. Entertaining, educational, and witty. It covers everything from 19th-century’s intrepid fossil hunter Mary Anning to UK’s World Heritage site unofficially known as Jurassic Coast to how the word dinosaur came to be.

That’s it from me for now. Happy Thanksgiving if you’re in the US, otherwise enjoy what’s left of November!

Neve

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Call for ARC Readers

The publication date for That Murder Feeling is getting closer and I’m giving out ARCs! Read on if you’d like to have the book in your hands (well, in your digital hands, downloaded to your device) before release day, January 13, 2026, in exchange for an honest review.

Book graphic for That Murder Feeling by Neve Maslakovic. The book sits on a red background with a knotted brown and teal vine running through. Text reads: Murder plants something dark in the garden of the soul. PI Rodrick Gray must find it. Coming January 13, 2026

Let’s jump into a VERY quick Q&A about how the process works.

What’s an ARC?
Advance Reader Copy, i.e, a chance to read the book early. Since this is the almost-but-not-quite finalized version, you might still encounter typos or formatting issues.

Who should join?
Anyone who loves mysteries where the detective has an unusual ability, has time to read before the release date, and is willing to post an honest review on book platforms, blogs, or social media.

How do I get a copy?
This time around I’m using a short Google form for organizational purposes. You can find it here: ARC Sign-Up Form. After you hit submit, watch your inbox for an email with further instructions.

Important note: Please add your name to the list even if you’ve been an ARC reader for my previous books—this will be the official ARC team list going forwards.

When do I need to read it by?
The ARCs will go out mid-November. Release day is January 13, 2026, which gives you just about two months.

Need more info?
To learn more about the book and view a detailed FAQ, click here: ARC Form Info Page.

I know this is a big ask with the holidays coming up but if it sounds like something that’s right for you, I’d love to have you on my ARC team!

Neve

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Cover Reveal: All the Whys of Delilah’s Demise

COVER REVEAL

It’s here, the cover for All the Whys of Delilah’s Demise, out on March 16, 2021! I was concerned the title, being long, would have to be squished in, but I think it pops beautifully. Fantastic job on the design by Damonza.

ADVANCE READER COPIES

As the publication date nears, I’ll have a few ARC ebooks (Advance Reader Copies) to give out. I’ll be emailing these out at the beginning of March. Launch week reviews posted on Amazon and/or Goodreads are more important than ever in getting the word out about the book, so if you interested in being an early reviewer, please do let me know. Details on how to sign up are below.

To be added to the ARC list, either:

(1) reply to this email (if you’re reading this in a newsletter)

or

(2) contact me.

There is a choice of formats: mobi (for Kindle ), epub, or pdf. Don’t forget to let me know which format you’d prefer!

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I’m Giving Away Advance Copies of The Runestone Incident

Hope everyone is having a merry and relaxing holiday season. Look what landed on my doorstep, like a Christmas present from my publisher — the advance copies of The Runestone Incident (Book 2 of the Incident series)!

Here are the ARCs, looking all snug in their box:




Half of the books have been slated for a Goodreads giveaway, but the other ten are up for grabs. If you’d like one, let me know within the next couple of days! Remember, the ARC is the next-to-last version of the book, so expect a handful of typos and uncorrected errors, and blank space where an illustration will go.

Here are some ways to reach me:

1. If you received this via the email newsletter, you can just reply back.
2. Send an email to neve (at) nevemaslakovic.com.
3. Send me a private message on Goodreads, Facebook, or Twitter.

Don’t forget to include your mailing address! 

The only thing I ask is that you post a review somewhere, anywhere, whether you decide you like the new book or not. Good places to leave a review are Amazon (after the publication date, February 11) and Goodreads. As always, the reviews are much appreciated.

Happy reading and have a wonderful 2014, everyone!


Neve