Cozy Mystery Series &

A Ballet Memoir

Step into the world of dance with Performing Me, a memoir that reveals the hidden realities of a life dedicated to the art. From demanding training and complex partnerships to the challenging decision to leave performing with the Chicago and Cincinnati Ballet Companies, this book offers a candid look at a ballerina's journey. Discover how dance, even during intermissions from the art, returned in surprising ways to sustain a life rich with movement and meaning.

Meet Edam B. Jons, a former ballerina now navigating the academic world and a local "Nutcracker" production. But when murder takes center stage, this professor must use her unique blend of intellect, invention, and two loyal friends to unmask a killer before the final act. Will Edie's "ballerina brains" be enough to solve the mystery before it's too late?

Edam B. Jons, a former ballerina and current professor, returns to Pine Hills College to find her beloved Performing Arts program in jeopardy. As her friends scramble for funding, Edie's research into Degas and the Romantic Ballet uncovers a sinister plot threatening to shatter the worlds of art and dance. Now, Edie must trade her academic pursuits for a dangerous investigation, where the line between grace and grit blurs with every step.

Dancing through stories, connecting through words.

Cynthia Roses Thema