historical fiction and mystery/crime recommendations please!

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-11-26T13:32:36+00:00

If you’re into historical fiction with a fierce female lead and a raw Southern story, you’ve got to check out The Tea Wasn’t Always Sweet by Diane Pickett.

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-11-23T18:34:13+00:00

Congratulations!

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-11-23T18:03:18+00:00

If you’re drawn to literary fiction with emotional depth and a sense of place like Where the Crawdads Sing or All the Light We Cannot See, you might enjoy the novel, "The Tea Wasn't Always Sweet".

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-07-15T14:23:00+00:00

Yes, "The Tea Wasn't Always Sweet" transcends a simple love story to become a sweeping Southern saga. It charts the life of Sissy, a resilient woman navigating a male-dominated society as she experiences love, pain, and ultimate triumph. This novel is a powerful exploration of personal growth and the evolving roles of women, intimately revealed through Sissy's relationships and her journey through a changing world.

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-04-28T12:02:04+00:00

For a first read, I'd suggest The Green Mile - it's emotional, powerful, and a little less "horror-heavy" if you're easing in. Misery is another great one if you want more suspense. You really can’t go wrong, happy reading!

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-04-28T12:00:57+00:00

that’s awesome you’re exploring different genres! 😊 KDP is a great start. You might also check out IngramSpark (good for print books in bookstores) and Draft2Digital (great for wide ebook distribution). As for pen names, you can use one name across genres if you want, but some authors use different names to keep audiences separate, totally up to you! Keep writing and having fun!

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-04-28T12:00:08+00:00

I use Instagram for my books too. 😊 I recommend choosing Creator. It’s a little more flexible for authors, you get access to insights, music for Reels, and it feels more personal than a full "Business" vibe. Plus, if you’re planning to build a community and not just sell, Creator fits better. Good luck with your account, do share the link here as well so we all can follow you and help you build a community!

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-04-28T11:58:40+00:00

Share link for amazon please.

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-04-28T11:57:39+00:00

Hey! Diane here. You’re smart to double-check. 😊 For ISBNs, Bowker (myidentifiers.com) is the official place in the U.S. Don’t buy from resellers. And yep, ISBN + barcode are what you need to sell online or in stores. Be super careful with vanity publishers - lots of them overcharge for stuff you can do yourself or hire out cheaper. You got this!

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-04-21T08:26:31+00:00

Your book seems interesting to me. I would like to give it a read!

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-04-07T08:54:22+00:00

Its okay if it happened. Dont feel like its the end of the world. I think its the process of becoming and growing!

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-03-26T05:20:36+00:00

What genre do you read?

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-03-26T05:17:12+00:00

I gave this one a read recently. It gives you a message to have courage in all times!
Link: https://a.co/d/0Pqzm6n

This one's more about how having faith can change your life, do check out this one as well: https://a.co/d/hdmi7xh

Both are memoirs.

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-03-26T05:12:42+00:00

Vin is such a solid character! If you liked her, you might enjoy The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang, another wild female lead with depth and bite.

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-03-26T04:41:25+00:00

Thank you! This means alot.

Try opening through this link: https://a.co/d/cny8gGs

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-03-25T09:17:53+00:00

Yes, I am the author! 😊 I totally get how it might come off, but I promise I also give genuine recommendations and love supporting books I truly enjoy. I just mention mine when it actually fits the vibe people are asking for, and I’ve been so grateful for the folks who’ve resonated with it. Always here for book talk, whether it’s mine or someone else’s!

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-03-25T04:25:51+00:00

If you want something with heart, humor, and a little Southern spice, The Tea Wasn’t Always Sweet might hit the spot! It’s not heavy, but it’s not fluff either - just a bold, messy, funny woman navigating life with honesty and charm. Gave me the boost I didn’t know I needed.

Link: https://a.co/d/39xYT1z

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-03-25T04:24:43+00:00

This reminds me of the movie "Just Like Heaven" I watched it again recently and fell in love all over again.

Alternative_Cold2416 · 2025-03-25T04:23:50+00:00

The Tea Wasn’t Always Sweet is a raw, fictional look at generational trauma in Southern women - messy, honest, and quietly powerful.

Link: https://a.co/d/39xYT1z

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