Carmela Dutra

It's official, I'm a traditionally published author. This wouldn't be possible without my amazingly talented agent, @LindsayGuzzardo or the fantastic team at @crookedlanebks Thank you for believing in me, and thank you to everyone who has supported me🩵

Twins, Fried Chicken, and a Lifetime of Mysteries! Check out my guest blog over at Chicks on the Case and learn how my main characters Beth and Seth Lloyd, are based on my grandmother and her twin sister. Oh! And there's a giveaway happening too! #comment-137058" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">chicksonthecase.com/2026/05/27/gue…

Hot Wings and Homicide (A Food Truck Mystery) by Carmela Dutra ~ Cozy Mystery @AuthorCarmela ift.tt/b0wOSv4

@BBuchananWomble @crookedlanebks Thanks!

@AuthorCarmela @crookedlanebks What a great title!

🌶️GIVEAWAY TIME! 🌶️ Win 1 of 5 physical copies of Hot Wings and Homicide! Enter on Goodreads now! Giveaway runs 5/19–6/7 surl.li/kmdxjs

Did you hear? @crookedlanebks is giving away 5 finished copies of Hot Wings and Homicide! 👇 goodreads.com/book/show/2401…

Want the recipe for these wings? Be sure to join me this Sunday, when I visit Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen where I share the recipe my followers named! Behold, the Wings of Fire. Do you share recipes, or keep them to yourself? mysteryloverskitchen.com

@ReadYourWrites @crookedlanebks @dollycas Thank you for having me on your blog to share more about my series and the MC’s for my Food Truck Mystery series.

Carmela Dutra stops by & talks about her new release, 𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄. Enter to #win a prize pack. readyourwrites.blogspot.com/2026/05/hot-wi… #newrelease #cozymystery #hotwingsandhomicide #afoodtruckmystery #carmeladutra #whodunnit @crookedlanebks @dollycas @AuthorCarmela

Thank you, @ReadYourWrites for having me on your blog to share more about my MC’s, and the process for writing book two. Be sure to check out the giveaway! readyourwrites.blogspot.com/2026/05/hot-wi…

What's it like being an author? My day doesn’t start with a peaceful, early-morning writing session. Instead, my day begins with coffee, chaos, and there is always a missing shoe. drusbookmusing.com/carmela-dutra-…

@DanahAALLL @LindsayGuzzardo @crookedlanebks thank you!

@AuthorCarmela @LindsayGuzzardo @crookedlanebks Congrats!!🎊🍾

It’s release day!! Hot Wings and Homicide is officially out in the world🎉 Thank you to every reader, reviewer, bookseller, friend, family member, my agent, @LindsayGuzzardo and publishing team who helped get this book here. Beth, Seth, Rylie & Teriyaki are here for more chaos

If Finlay Donovan Is Killing It met a fried chicken food truck cozy mystery ✔️ chicken food truck ✔️ quirky side characters ✔️ emotional support chicken ✔️ twin sleuths ✔️ murder If any of that sounds like your kind of read, add Hot Wings and Homicide to your TBR!

A virtual tour is about to start! Giveaways included! Follow along and learn how you can win a free copy of Hot Wings and Homicide! escapewithdollycas.com/great-escapes-…

If you love Only Murders in the Building meets The Great Food Truck Race… this one’s for you 🐔🔍 A reality food truck competition, high-stakes drama, and murder. It’s the perfect time to jump in before Hot Wings and Homicide releases on May 12th, 2026! a.co/d/01SukYQR

@valeriecnorton Congratulations 🎉

NEWS: I'M GOING TO BE A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!!! After 12+ years, I can't believe it's finally happening. My debut novel, THE DARKNESS BENEATH, is an Adult Fantasy Adventure coming Spring 2027 that's heavily inspired as a gender-swapped reimagining of The Mummy (1999)!

Everyone! @buttonjar1 @lacey_moone and me are having a three-book giveaway on Instagram! Come join us🌟 I'm @authorcarmela on IG don't miss your chance to win one of these awesome new releases before they hit shelves!

I’m so excited to finally have my copies of Tiptoe Through The Tulips With Me, Saltwater and Ash, and Curse of the Sword. My anthology collection just got three new gems! 🥰

@demimschwartz Yes!!! Congratulations

🌶️🐔HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE BOOK TOUR🐔🌶️ I’m so excited to officially announce my book tour! I’ll be visiting some brand new locations, returning to a few favorites, and chatting with two book clubs along the way. Will I be seeing you at one of my events? Which one?

Hot Wings, murder, and a VERY important chicken are coming your way! 🐔 To celebrate @crookedlanebks is hosting a special incentive! Pre-order in any format from any retailer, then email your proof of purchase to: marketing@crookedlanebooks.com international included!