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  • You've Got a Book in You

    "Elizabeth Sims proves herself a true writer's friend."

    —Jamie Morris, Director, Woodstream Writers

  • The Actress

    "Sims' wry commentary on life in Hollywood is dead-on."

    —Publishers Weekly

  • The Extra

    "an intelligent thriller."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispatch

  • On Location

    "You just have to love Rita."

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "Packs a twelve-week writing course into 280 pages."

    —Julie Compton, author of Keep No Secrets

  • The Actress

    "Intricate and surprising, this is a gripping read."

    —Kristine Huntley Booklist

  • The Extra

    "The two leads, Rita and George, are engaging and believable."

    —Hallie Ephron Boston Globe

  • On Location

    "Sims orchestrates the action—and occasional comic relief—for maximum impact."

    —Publishers Weekly

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "The spark of inspiration to get started writing a book."

    —Hallie Ephron, award-winning author

  • The Actress

    "A page-turner from stem to stern!"

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • The Extra

    "Goes down easy, like a perfect cup of coffee."

    —Crimespree Magazine

  • On Location

    "A fast-paced, atmospheric mystery. Sims shines."

    —Melinda Bargreen The Seattle Times

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "The approach is always positive and well worth the price of admission"

    —Ellen Hart, award-winning author

  • The Actress

    "The fascination will keep you up late."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispatch

  • The Extra

    "An engaging thriller."

    —Harriet Klausner

  • On Location

    "As smart as it is compelling."

    —Michele Leber Booklist

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "It doesn't have the arrogant undertone found in other writing books."

    —The Book Depository

  • The Actress

    "Sims has a well-plotted and engaging winner here."

    —Melinda Bargreen The Seattle Times

  • The Extra

    "...and a lost beagle."

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • On Location

    "Heart-pounding and page-turning."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispatch

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "In-depth, comprehensive and witty, but never complicated."

    —the office of LETTERS AND LIGHT

  • The Actress

    "Exhilarating! Elizabeth Sims provides a fascinating tale."

    —Harriet Klausner

  • The Extra

    "Brisk prose, facile storytelling, engaging characters."

    —Michele Leber Booklist

  • On Location

    "Rita's best role to date."

    —Lynne F. Maxwell Mystery Scene

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "I found great little gems of advice."

    —L.J. Sellers, bestselling mystery author

  • The Actress

    "Rita is a strong and believable voice."

    —Roberta Alexander The Mercury News

  • The Extra

    "A perfect blend of mystery, comedy and romance."

    —Rosa St.Claire Miami Books Examiner

  • On Location

    "A fabulous novel."

    —Harriet Klausner

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "Encouraging, practical and witty."

    —Gesa Kirsch, Ph.D., Professor of English, Bentley University

  • The Actress

    "A veteran mystery writer with a crackerjack tale."

    —Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Damn Straight by Elizabeth Sims
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Damn Straight

Lillian Byrd Crime Series #2 by Elizabeth Sims


  • Kirkus Reviews New York, NY
    "...Much charm and deprecating humor."
  • Booklist review by Whitney Scott
    "...Your evening read will keep you up 'til dawn."
  • Library Journal
    "...Appealing characters, and a rabbit mascot."
  • The Lesbian Review Audiobook Review
    "Dina Pearlman did a good job of bringing the story to life. Her narration suits the characters and feeling of the novel."
  • reviewingtheevidence.com review by Denise Pickles
    "Believable characters... Todd is delightful... a lot of excitement."
  • AfterEllen.com review by Sarah Warn
    "Exceptionally well-written."
  • Just Out Portland, OR
    "...By far the best detective of the bunch."
  • Virginia Gayzette
    "...A nice way to visit the Dinah Shore without the trip."
  • Woman's Monthly (WOMO) Washington DC review by Andrea L.T. Peterson
    "An all-round enjoyable read."
  • Create & Play Olympia, WA review by Emily Decker Lardner
    "Lillian is a detective worth following."
  • GIRLFRIENDS review by Saira Qureshi
    "For those with a golf background, Sims does an excellent job of exhibiting her knowledge of the sport. Those less experienced will still be able to follow along."
  • Lambda Book Report review "Sleuthing at the Dinah Shore" by Lynne Maxwell
    "Whatever you do, mystery readers, do not bypass this compelling new series... When you read Damn Straight, I guarantee you'll seek out Holy Hell. I did."
  • Diva
    "So far, so engaging..."
  • Stonewall News Northwest
    "Once again, author Elizabeth Sims comes up with a nail-biting chiller of trophy caliber."
  • Books To Watch Out For - The Crime Scene by Nan Cinnater
    "On the lighter side..."
  • RainbowNetwork.com review by Charlotte Cooper
    "Really well written and completely lacking in the pompousness that often plagues the genre."

REVIEWS:

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  1. You've Got a Book in You

    The Rita Farmer Mysteries

  1. On Location
  2. The Extra
  3. The Actress

    The Lillian Byrd Crime Series

  1. Left Field
  2. Easy Street
  3. Lucky Stiff
  4. Damn Straight
  5. Holy Hell


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