A little magic can go a long way -- to really screwing up a girl's life!
Mara is having the worst month of her life. At least, that's what her cards tell her and they've never been wrong. She's evicted from her apartment, loses her job and is banned from Beverly Hills. So when the tarot cards predict her imminent demise, she uses a little magic to make her world right.
Suddenly, an aunt she's never met dies, leaving Mara as her sole heir. But when Mara moves into her inherited home, she discovers Aunt Tillie never moved out. She's still one pissed-off old lady, even post-mortem, and she blames Mara's magical meddling for her death.
When Mara accidentally releases a demon and awakens the spirit of the most powerful witch in history, Tillie's ready to kill her -- literally. It's the only way she can think of to save the girl from herself. The witch and the demon, however, have other plans for Mara's body!
This is a full-length novel, at 88,500 words (332 pages).
GENRE: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Chick Lit, Paranormal Mystery, Paranormal Romance, Ghost Story, Supernatural Suspense, Contemporary Fantasy, Horror.
WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:
"This was so much fun to read I didn't want it to end! If you are looking for a paranormal story that has it all, this is it!" -- Wickedly Bookish
"Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead is a must-read for paranormal lovers. Christiana Miller is an author to keep an eye on!" -- Melanie's Book Addiction
"Get ready for a psychic roller coaster ride. This book is a tour de force novel of magic, spellcraft and over all chills." -- Everything Magical and Middle Eastern
Mara is having the worst month of her life. At least, that's what her cards tell her and they've never been wrong. She's evicted from her apartment, loses her job and is banned from Beverly Hills. So when the tarot cards predict her imminent demise, she uses a little magic to make her world right.
Suddenly, an aunt she's never met dies, leaving Mara as her sole heir. But when Mara moves into her inherited home, she discovers Aunt Tillie never moved out. She's still one pissed-off old lady, even post-mortem, and she blames Mara's magical meddling for her death.
When Mara accidentally releases a demon and awakens the spirit of the most powerful witch in history, Tillie's ready to kill her -- literally. It's the only way she can think of to save the girl from herself. The witch and the demon, however, have other plans for Mara's body!
This is a full-length novel, at 88,500 words (332 pages).
GENRE: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Chick Lit, Paranormal Mystery, Paranormal Romance, Ghost Story, Supernatural Suspense, Contemporary Fantasy, Horror.
WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:
"This was so much fun to read I didn't want it to end! If you are looking for a paranormal story that has it all, this is it!" -- Wickedly Bookish
"Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead is a must-read for paranormal lovers. Christiana Miller is an author to keep an eye on!" -- Melanie's Book Addiction
"Get ready for a psychic roller coaster ride. This book is a tour de force novel of magic, spellcraft and over all chills." -- Everything Magical and Middle Eastern
"A charming, well written, fun novel well worth the read. Ms. Miller's humor is delightful! Come fly with her through the bewitching life of Mara - you won't be disappointed!" -- FMAM Mostly Mystery Reviews
"If you want a great indie paranormal adult read that will keep you turning the pages and guessing what will happen next, then pick up this book and give it a read." -- My Guilty Obsession
"Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead was a tremendous amount of fun to read. Christiana Miller's background in the TV industry shows in her confident, imaginative plotting and idiosyncratic characters that leap off the page with the power of their intention within the story." -- Reading is My Super Power
"A spellbinding tale about the families we are born to--and the ones we choose. It captivates from the first page and holds on until the final, shocking conclusion. You won't want to miss it!" -- Barbra Annino, Author, Opal Fire: A Stacy Justice Mystery
"Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead is a fine romp through spookyland, with enough paranormal creepiness to chill your blood. Witches, demons, magic spells, oh my! There's just enough intrigue and magic spells to keep you on edge, and Miller's hilarious one-liners leave you begging for more. Highly recommended for fun but scary reading on dark, stormy nights." -- Bonnie Turner, Author, Down the Memory Hole
"If you want a great indie paranormal adult read that will keep you turning the pages and guessing what will happen next, then pick up this book and give it a read." -- My Guilty Obsession
"Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead was a tremendous amount of fun to read. Christiana Miller's background in the TV industry shows in her confident, imaginative plotting and idiosyncratic characters that leap off the page with the power of their intention within the story." -- Reading is My Super Power
"A spellbinding tale about the families we are born to--and the ones we choose. It captivates from the first page and holds on until the final, shocking conclusion. You won't want to miss it!" -- Barbra Annino, Author, Opal Fire: A Stacy Justice Mystery
"Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead is a fine romp through spookyland, with enough paranormal creepiness to chill your blood. Witches, demons, magic spells, oh my! There's just enough intrigue and magic spells to keep you on edge, and Miller's hilarious one-liners leave you begging for more. Highly recommended for fun but scary reading on dark, stormy nights." -- Bonnie Turner, Author, Down the Memory Hole
Editorial Reviews
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2012 Silken Sands (RWA) Star Contest, Reader's Choice Award -- 2nd Place Award Winner, Paranormal
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2011 Best Read, Wickedly Bookish Awards. "This indie gem stole my heart with its fun humor, endearing characters, and thrilling moments. The transition from funny to chilling was at times immediate, combining these two elements very enjoyably." -- Wickedly Bookish
From the Author
This is a story about a stubborn young woman, her flamboyantly witchy best friend and their adventures with a pissed-off, homicidal ghost and a magickal toad. The story is full of witchcraft and humor, but it also has a lot of supernatural thrills and chills, a sprinkling of demonic sex, and a shocking twist at the end. It's not suitable for children.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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How does one even begin? So very well written! I enjoyed every moment of it, even when things got a little dicey towards the end. Just as everything in our heroine's LA life is closing in around her, a gift from the grave comes to her rescue...or does it? Our poor heroine is so very haunted that she can't tell from one moment to the next what is real.
A real page turner right to the very end. A lot of witchcraft, a lot of humor, a really great set of characters...and Christiana Miller is off to the races. Oh, and don't forget Aunt Tillie! She's a pistol.
A real page turner right to the very end. A lot of witchcraft, a lot of humor, a really great set of characters...and Christiana Miller is off to the races. Oh, and don't forget Aunt Tillie! She's a pistol.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This is such a great fun read. It has a little of it all. It has magic and mystery. Mayhem and humor. A little bit of dark magic, a little bit of light magic. Ghosts and demons. Big city, small town. Witty best friend, death and destruction. Love interests and did I mention magical toads?
Okay, so you sort of get the idea, this book will appeal to just about everyone and has just about everything you could ask for in a great paranormal read.
A great heroine, Mara, who is no push over and knows how to take charge and get the job done and while she isn't perfect and is still learning about who she is and what she can do, she didn't run away from her troubles. Instead she faced them on head first and did what needed to be done.
I loved the humor and just the all around witchiness (totally made up that word) of it all.
And then we have Gus. Ah Gus. How to describe thee. Actually, I can't describe him other than to say he is the kind of friend that you would want in a crisis. The kind that is loyal, funny and always has your back.
I really hope that there will be a second book out soon because I definitely plan on reading it. I want more adventures with Mara and Gus and I want to know more about what becomes of them and the new life they took on and what more is in store for them.
So in short, if you want a great indie paranormal adult read that will keep you turning the pages and guessing what will happen next, then pick up this book and give it a read.
Okay, so you sort of get the idea, this book will appeal to just about everyone and has just about everything you could ask for in a great paranormal read.
A great heroine, Mara, who is no push over and knows how to take charge and get the job done and while she isn't perfect and is still learning about who she is and what she can do, she didn't run away from her troubles. Instead she faced them on head first and did what needed to be done.
I loved the humor and just the all around witchiness (totally made up that word) of it all.
And then we have Gus. Ah Gus. How to describe thee. Actually, I can't describe him other than to say he is the kind of friend that you would want in a crisis. The kind that is loyal, funny and always has your back.
I really hope that there will be a second book out soon because I definitely plan on reading it. I want more adventures with Mara and Gus and I want to know more about what becomes of them and the new life they took on and what more is in store for them.
So in short, if you want a great indie paranormal adult read that will keep you turning the pages and guessing what will happen next, then pick up this book and give it a read.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Loved the book. It has everything in it. I want more. The story was well written, I don't like frogs,toads but I loved the toad in the story. The best friend is the best, we all want a Gus in our life. Loved the cottage. A must read
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Aunt Tillie is Fun Fresh and Fantastic
Mara is an unconventional heroine who is an extraordinary- but perfectly ordinary-- woman. She is not some idealized glamour-puss but a down-to-earth, spunky, funny gal with very... Read more
Published 4 days ago by LaurieStory
Fabulously Witty and Funny
This is not your typical ghost story. This is funny, entertaining, and downright uplifting. I wanted something to captivate me and keep me entertained for a while, but I never... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Barbara R. Berge
Very enjoyable urban witch story
I very much enjoyed this book from this relatively new author. I particularly like mysteries that have some historic references to them and the back story about her family and the... Read more
Published 7 days ago by David Yazel
title is amusing, story gets jumbled in its telling
I was amused by the title of this book when I decided to read it. Nothing like I thought it would be.. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Mysterylover
I want an Aunt Tillie
Fun easy reading. Was hard to put down and made me laugh.
After reading this book I went to see what other books Christiana Miller had written. Read more
After reading this book I went to see what other books Christiana Miller had written. Read more
Published 21 days ago by PennyJean
Awesome
This book has everything you need to have great book. Nice to have a funny sidekick I felt like I really knew Gus. Can't wait to read the next book.
Published 22 days ago by Quinn
Excellent
What not to love abourt Mara, she's quirky, cute, funny, loving and weird.
This story is super well written. Quick chapter.
This story is super well written. Quick chapter.
Published 25 days ago by N. Drouin
Much fun
Enjoyable light read. Great characters. Keeps moving. Has twists and turns and is all in all a fun time. Once I got into it I couldn't put it down.
Published 25 days ago by trinitycause
I love this book!
You should defintely BUY THIS BOOK!!!! I am so glad i read this book! It was awesome, I loved Gus and Mara! They were hilarious and so lovable, i cried at the end. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Lisa M. Gehrholz
Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead
Loved this and 3 Witche,The Book of the Dead can'nt wait to read Opal Fire and Bloodstone. My next reads.
Published 28 days ago by Carolyn J Bechard
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Christiana Miller is a novelist, screenwriter and mom who's led an unusual life. In addition to writing for General Hospital: Night Shift and General Hospital, she's had her DNA shot into space (where she's currently cohabiting in a drawer with Stephen Colbert and Stephen Hawking), she's been serenaded by Klingons, and she's been the voices of all the female warriors in Mortal Kombat II and III. If her life was a TV show, it would be a wacky dramedy filled with eccentric characters who get themselves into bizarre situations.
If you want to know more about Christiana, you can visit her website at www.christianamiller.com or like her Facebook page and keep up to date on her latest releases at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christiana-Miller/109830829036280.
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