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The Case of the Pilfered PaintingAfter raising the price of my newest short story, The Case of the Pilfered Painting, to qualify for a Select promotion, the promotion is over and the price has been reduced to .99 in line with the rest of my short stories.

I have generated a 50% off January only coupon code for my new short story, The Case of the Pilfered Painting (A Henrietta Huddleston Mystery).

The code is: RG38Z

You can find it at:

http://smashwords.com/b/384016

May 2 and 3, 2014, at Day's Inn, French Island, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

For authors, authors-in-progress, and readers in all genres. Sponsored by Wisconsin Writers Association. More details at Conferences Spring 2014 on website: www.wiwrite.org

The title is "The Case of the Pilfered Painting." This could become a series depending on how this story is received. I am using part of a conversation from the story as a blurb, as I think it works as a description:

“Yes, yes,” Henrietta said impatiently, fingering the pince-nez that hung from her neck on a black braided cord, “but it’s really just too intriguing. It has all the ingredients of a first-rate crime novel, if you ask me. Think of it: a young heiress alone and grief stricken after the mysterious death of her aunt; a painting, a treasured legacy, missing; the police baffled.” Then she said solemnly, “You know, Joshua, it just struck me. What if there’s a connection between Mrs. Harper’s death and the disappearance of that painting? Do you suppose that’s possible?” she asked, her eyes wide, her mind focused on the one point of information that would not allow it to rest: Who did it?
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I had hoped to get it in Amazon's Countdown program for Christmas, but was too late. However, I intend to use a Smashwords coupon to generate a discount the week before Christmas, so if you think it looks interesting, you may want to watch for it. Thank you.

My short story, Temporarily Away, is free Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14. This is my first venture into the cozy genre. If you have time, please check it out and let me know if you think it has legs: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ME7PFM

Here is my interview on Smashwords. I think it went really well: https://www.smashwords.com/interview/...

My interview for The Cottage by the Lake is featured today. www.sharonstevenson.moonfruit.com/blog

I have an interview set for August 6 on Sharon Stevenson's blogsite. Stop in if you have time.
www.sharonstevenson.moonfruit.com/blog

If you like animal stories, you may like the new short story I just posted to Smashwords about our experience with an urban raccoon relocation effort. It's free. ISBN: 9781301542451

2013 Summer/Winter Promotion going on now at Smashwords. Many works free to 75% off. Stock up on your favorite authors.