Terri L. Austin's Blog
January 25, 2022
Terri's Passing
It is with great sadness and a shattered heart that I announce the passing of my wife of 32 years, Terri L. Austin, known to me and her friends as . It has taken me some time to garner the strength to write this notice.
Terri passed away from COVID pneumonia on January 7, 2022. She had so many stories of Rose and Holly that she wanted to tell. She had been working on her next Rose mystery and almost was finished with the first draft. Sadly, because only Terri could understand where her characters were going and what they were going to do, Rose’s next and following adventures will never be told. As the first reader of her stories, I will have a hole in my heart that no other story will fill. I have loved seeing her grow as an author over the years, and she loved writing. She only wished she could write faster, but many life and health issues over the years slowed her process down.
Terri was always humble and ever so grateful to her fans. She really wanted to pass on the stories that she enjoyed writing. Her writing process was an adventure to her, since she was a “pantser.� She would come out of her office after writing a chapter and either be laughing at something a character did, or amazed at what someone did and couldn’t wait to get back to see what would happen next.
She had one more romance novel that was completed as part of an upcoming Irish Brawlers series, The Rules of Engagement , but she was waiting to write the second of the series before releasing it. It can be read as a stand-alone novel, so I will be releasing that sometime in the future, as well as a novella that takes place in the Null world originally released in an anthology. These will be the final tributes to her career as a writer.
Missing her every day,
Jeff Snethen
Terri passed away from COVID pneumonia on January 7, 2022. She had so many stories of Rose and Holly that she wanted to tell. She had been working on her next Rose mystery and almost was finished with the first draft. Sadly, because only Terri could understand where her characters were going and what they were going to do, Rose’s next and following adventures will never be told. As the first reader of her stories, I will have a hole in my heart that no other story will fill. I have loved seeing her grow as an author over the years, and she loved writing. She only wished she could write faster, but many life and health issues over the years slowed her process down.
Terri was always humble and ever so grateful to her fans. She really wanted to pass on the stories that she enjoyed writing. Her writing process was an adventure to her, since she was a “pantser.� She would come out of her office after writing a chapter and either be laughing at something a character did, or amazed at what someone did and couldn’t wait to get back to see what would happen next.
She had one more romance novel that was completed as part of an upcoming Irish Brawlers series, The Rules of Engagement , but she was waiting to write the second of the series before releasing it. It can be read as a stand-alone novel, so I will be releasing that sometime in the future, as well as a novella that takes place in the Null world originally released in an anthology. These will be the final tributes to her career as a writer.
Missing her every day,
Jeff Snethen
July 22, 2014
Another July Giveaway Week
This week, you can head on over to my and leave a comment in my contest post about your favorite Jane Austen character and be entered to win a #PrizePack including an ARC of my new erotic romance HIS EVERY NEED. This contest ends Thursday July 24, 2014.
And keep an eye out for another contest next week!
And keep an eye out for another contest next week!
July 14, 2014
Giveaway Time
Head on over to my page and leave a comment noting your favorite British actor/actress or movie and be entered to win a #PrizePack which includes an ARC of my new erotic romance HIS EVERY NEED. Contest ends Wednesday July 16, 2014.
August 6, 2013
Giftcard Giveaway
Subscribe to my newsletter at and be entered to win a $25 giftcard. Amazon or B&N--winner's choice. Drawing August 31st.
August 7, 2012
Guest Appearance on Terry Odell's Blog
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Flown the Coop
I’ve recently come to a mileÂstone in my life—I’m an empty nester. I’m forty-three and my kids have abanÂdoned me. Okay, yes, I’m happy they’re in colÂlege and doing well. Even though it’s sumÂmer and they should be home, stayÂing up too late and eatÂing me out of house and home. Instead, they’re being proÂducÂtive and getÂting eduÂcated. The nerve, right?
Flown the Coop
I’ve recently come to a mileÂstone in my life—I’m an empty nester. I’m forty-three and my kids have abanÂdoned me. Okay, yes, I’m happy they’re in colÂlege and doing well. Even though it’s sumÂmer and they should be home, stayÂing up too late and eatÂing me out of house and home. Instead, they’re being proÂducÂtive and getÂting eduÂcated. The nerve, right?
August 3, 2012
Guest Appearance on Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers
Thursday, August 3, 2012
BOOK CLUB FRIDAY - GUEST AUTHOR TERRI L. AUSTIN
I love a good hero. Or in the case of my new mystery, Diners Dives and Dead Ends, a good heroine. Rose is brave in the face of adversity. She’s loyal and kind. All good fictional hero/heroines should be brave, likeable, but flawed and human at the same time.
But I have to admit, I love a good villain just as much. A good villain lets our heroine shine. Gives her something to work against, makes her sharper, stronger. Brings her game up a notch.
BOOK CLUB FRIDAY - GUEST AUTHOR TERRI L. AUSTIN
I love a good hero. Or in the case of my new mystery, Diners Dives and Dead Ends, a good heroine. Rose is brave in the face of adversity. She’s loyal and kind. All good fictional hero/heroines should be brave, likeable, but flawed and human at the same time.
But I have to admit, I love a good villain just as much. A good villain lets our heroine shine. Gives her something to work against, makes her sharper, stronger. Brings her game up a notch.
July 21, 2012
Guest Appearance on Anne K. Albert's Blog
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Terri L. Austin, Author of Diners, Dives & Dead Ends, Talks Writing & Offers
Terri - First of all, thanks for having me on your blog, Anne! And hello to all your readers.
Anne � It’s always wonderful to chat with a fellow mystery author! What one line sums me up as an author?
Terri - Throw me some chocolate, leave me alone with my characters and nobody will get hurt.
Terri L. Austin, Author of Diners, Dives & Dead Ends, Talks Writing & Offers
Terri - First of all, thanks for having me on your blog, Anne! And hello to all your readers.
Anne � It’s always wonderful to chat with a fellow mystery author! What one line sums me up as an author?
Terri - Throw me some chocolate, leave me alone with my characters and nobody will get hurt.
Guest Appearance on Denise Grover Swank's Blog
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Writer Wednesday� Terri L. Austin
Today it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Terri L. Austin! I met Terri at my local RWA writing group a little over a year ago. I was so excited when I heard she’d sold her debut novel, Diners, Dives and Dead Ends, to Henery Press.
Terri, congrats on your release yesterday and thanks so much for stopping by my blog!
Thanks for having me on your blog, Denise. And hello to all your readers!
Writer Wednesday� Terri L. Austin
Today it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Terri L. Austin! I met Terri at my local RWA writing group a little over a year ago. I was so excited when I heard she’d sold her debut novel, Diners, Dives and Dead Ends, to Henery Press.
Terri, congrats on your release yesterday and thanks so much for stopping by my blog!
Thanks for having me on your blog, Denise. And hello to all your readers!
Guest Appearance on Dru's Book Musings
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Mornings at Ma’s With Rose Strickland
My name is Rose Strickland, Rosalyn to my parents. But I’ll answer to Miss, Waitress, or Hey You I Need More Coffee.
Mornings at Ma’s With Rose Strickland
My name is Rose Strickland, Rosalyn to my parents. But I’ll answer to Miss, Waitress, or Hey You I Need More Coffee.
Guest Appearance on Hearth Cricket
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Welcome Terri Austin! (And Her Recipe for Peach Butter)
It’s peach season here in Missouri, so I thought I’d share one of my family’s favorite recipes�
Welcome Terri Austin! (And Her Recipe for Peach Butter)
It’s peach season here in Missouri, so I thought I’d share one of my family’s favorite recipes�
