Rebecca Benston
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Over the last few months, I've had the pleasure of presenting a series called Tea & Mystery to libraries in New Carlisle, Springfield, Urbana, Wilmington, OH and we even took our show on the road to the Waterville Public Library in New York state. Participants have enjoyed discussing their favorite mystery writers and reminiscing over tea and cookies about old television shows, movies and mystery radio shows. It's surprising to most just how much mystery we allow into our lives. All participants have agreed that mysteries are a wonderful way to entertain ourselves; to let our minds wrestle with some big problems and then just walk away from them.
Figuring out the puzzle is the big draw for most of us mystery fans and participants at these Tea & Mystery events have enjoyed trying to figure out whodunit as they listen to short mysteries from my book, A Little Bit of Murder.
Tea & Mystery events bring fans together
Pictures from the road...
Here I am speaking to the gang at New Carlisle Public Library during a Tea & Mystery event. We had a wonderful time!
"Rebecca Benston was a delight! Her Tea & Mystery program was a big hit at our library. Our patrons had a relaxing and enjoyable evening, chatting about their favorite mystery reads! We can't wait to host Rebecca again at our library!"
--Sarah Webb, Clark County Public Library
"Library patrons are still raving about your 'Tea & Mystery' program! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and skills with our library."
--Maggie Bollar, New Carlisle Public Library
The scene of the crime...Campbell County Public Library in Ft. Thomas, KY. Thanks to Ryan Stacy for putting together a great room for the event! We even had cups and saucers for our tea and a variety of scrumptious cookies and pastries to choose from!
Tea & Mystery can be as formal as you like! Add your own props to help make the event a success with your patrons!
Tea & Cookies, Cake, Fruit, Pie, you name it! Tea & Mystery=Snack Time!
That's me, getting ready to present Tea & Mystery at the Noble Branch of the Cleveland Heights Public Library!
Tea & Mystery!
The cost of a Tea & Mystery event is $50 plus $.48 per mile inside Ohio (Libraries outside of Ohio: Call for rate). Your patrons will have a great time and learn about lots of great mystery authors! Contact me at lonestoryteller@yahoo.com for more information on how to bring this wonderful event to your town!
Already scheduled Tea & Mystery?
Here are some resources to help you have a successful Tea & Mystery event. I'm looking forward to coming to bringing Tea & Mystery to you!
This page was last updated: September 20, 2009
Tea & Mystery at the Victorian House by the Sabina Public Library! A great place for the event and they were so clever with their decorating! Trash bag table cloths, police tape and an assortment of weapons (toys, of course!)!
The University of Dayton bookstore was the site of our latest Tea & Mystery event. There were no casualties, I promise! Well, except maybe the projector.
Special thanks to the Allen County Public Library in Allen Park, Michigan for this wonderful Tea & Mystery cake! We had a great time discussing all of our favorite mystery series, books and authors. (above, below)
