Joann Keder Author

“Stories that will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you wonder why you didn’t see that coming!”

-Amazon Reviewer

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The Author Show Podcast Interview

I am thrilled and deeply honored to be named the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Evelyn May Depew Storyteller of the Year Award! This recognition holds a special place in my heart, marking a milestone in my journey as an author.

The Authors in Grocery Stores Program, a groundbreaking nationwide initiative in partnership with Kroger stores, bridges the gap between authors and readers in the most innovative way. Year after year, this program has seen exponential growth, bringing stories to life in the aisles of everyday shopping experiences. It’s a testament to the power of storytelling and its ability to connect us all.

As part of this remarkable program, an annual contest is held to spotlight authors whose work transcends the ordinary, providing readers with endless hours of enjoyment and adventure. This year, I am overjoyed to announce that I am that “someone.” It’s a profound honor to be recognized among such talented peers, and I am immensely grateful for this accolade.

Evelyn Mae Depew Storyteller Award 2023

New Releases!

You’ll love this new series featuring a chef, her grandmother’s diner, and a town full of murder and mayhem!
Honeypie Sweetwater’s life is a recipe for disaster—her culinary career in San Francisco is burnt to a crisp, her sterling reputation tossed out like last week’s leftovers, and now her home is slipping through her fingers like fine sand.
Just as she’s about to surrender to fate, a ghost from the past delivers a bombshell—her beloved grandmother didn’t die; she was murdered.
Clutching the deed to a quaint diner on the rugged coast, Honeypie whisks back to the salty sea air of her youth to unravel a mystery that’s been marinating for years. In a town bubbling with secrets, every friend could be a suspect, and every enemy, a clue. As the plot thickens and an enigmatic blast from the past steps out of the shadows, Honeypie must face a bitter truth: the most dangerous ingredients in this simmering scandal are her own buried secrets.
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Slashed Potatoes and Grave-y
Wacky Waffle Whacker Ecover

In the usually peaceful, perpetually fog-shrouded town of Misty Cove, an unnerving melody is afoot. As the Battling Baffled Bands Festival – a cacophony of high school bands tuning, tooting, and drumming their hearts out – draws near, an offbeat note strikes the community: a serial killer is on the loose! Enter Honeypie Sweetwater, local café owner and amateur sleuth, with a penchant for pie-making and crime-solving in equal measure. Alongside her, Gwen Folds – a unique blend of coroner and dry cleaner, handling both the dearly departed and stubborn stains with unparalleled grace.

As the dynamic duo dives into the mystery, they find themselves wading through a sea of suspects, each more peculiar than the last. From trombone-playing taxidermists to clarinet-clad cat ladies, Misty Cove is a symphony of potential culprits. With the clock ticking and the festival fast approaching, Honeypie and Gwen must unravel the mystery before the killer orchestrates their next deadly move.

Will our intrepid heroines tune into the killer’s frequency and bring them to justice before the first note is played? Or will this sinister symphonist’s next composition be penned in peril? Find out if Honeypie and Gwen can ensure the only thing the kids are battling at the festival are the bands, and not for their lives. Get ready for a tale of suspense, humor, and perhaps the odd musical pun, in the heart of Misty Cove!

Keilah moved to Sandy Salts, Iowa in search of a fresh start. Little did she know, acclimating to the quirky town in the middle of nowhere would be more complicated than she anticipated.

Her elderly landlord, Dee, has a dark secret that has followed her since childhood. Dee’s younger brother was kidnapped decades ago and never found. While the spunky woman tries not to talk about the painful ordeal, the mystery of his disappearance constantly haunts her.

Digging into the cold case residents have all but forgotten, Keilah unwittingly discovers shocking secrets from her own past. The explosive truth she uncovers could change the town of Sandy Salts and Keilah, forever.

“dramatic and moving, but It’s sprinkled here and there with the perfect quirky humor,”

Amazon Reviewer

“Everything I like in a novel!”

Amazon Reviewer

“This is a story of true friendship, loss, & finding happiness again.”

Violet Vendetta

Feather Jones, renowned for her uncanny paranormal investigative skills, finds herself entangled in a chilling web of danger. An enigmatic stranger presents an offer: not to solve a mystery, but to commit murder. Worse yet, the proposed victim is someone she knows well.

Meanwhile, Gemini and Howard find themselves ensnared in a web of suspicion spun by a meddlesome neighbor. The once-harmonious neighborhood turns into a hotbed of hostility, secrets, and unexpected alliances.

Right and wrong entwine in a dance of suspense, leaving you breathless until the final, shocking revelation!

Violet Vendetta

Brace yourself as unexpected guests arrive in Piney Falls…

Cedar Hill is warmly welcomed by her brother, Cosmo and his wife, Lanie. It soon becomes apparent that beneath the surface of this seemingly innocent reunion lies a dark mysterious secret.

Simultaneously, Piper Moonlight Hill’s life gets more interesting when an unexpected figure from her past resurfaces, making her question her own judgement and fear for her life.

Will Cosmo, Lanie, and Piper succeed in uncovering the reasons for these mysterious visits before it’s too late? Dive into the world of Kinundrum, a novel with twists and turns around every corner, much like C.J. Lyons’ suspenseful masterpiece, The Widow File.

An absolute must-read for fans of thrilling suspense and intrigue!

 

 

Kinundrum (Piney Falls Mysteries Book 7)
And coming soon…

In the usually peaceful, perpetually fog-shrouded town of Misty Cove, an unnerving melody is afoot. As the Wacky Waffles and Wailing Woodwinds  Festival is about to march forward, an offbeat note strikes the community: a serial killer is on the loose! Enter Honeypie Sweetwater, local café owner and amateur sleuth, with a penchant for pie-making and crime-solving in equal measure. Alongside her, Gwen Folds – local coroner and dry cleaner, handled both the dearly departed and stubborn stains with unparalleled grace.

As the dynamic duo dives into the mystery, they find themselves wading through a sea of suspects, each more peculiar than the last. Misty Cove, it seems, is a symphony of potential killers with a deadly wafflemaker as their weapon of choice. With the clock ticking and the festival fast approaching, Honeypie and Gwen must unravel the mystery before the killer orchestrates their next deadly move.

Wacky Waffle Whacker Ecover