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Announcing In Retrospect, the scifi murder mystery

In November 2013, my scifi murder mystery, In Retrospect, will be released by Five Star (Gale-Cengage). Between now and then I will be working to get the word out about the book. I’m incredibly excited to have hooked up with old friend Michael Sissons, who is using many of the descriptions from the book to create Concept Art, which is a type of illustration that is “a visual representation of an idea design or mood.” This is a rare chance to watch an artist bring a book to life, and to see how that process will help promote the book itself. Come along for the ride! http://www.inretrospectbook.com

Below is the first rendering from Mike’s paintbrush (otherwise known as him computer). This is the 3D illustration of the Vessel, the all-important time machine featured in the novel.

The banner at the top of the page is the finished version of the scene of the crime: Omari Zane’s study. Check out the early drafts here.

Freebie Short Mystery on Smashwords

"When the Apricots Bloom," my short story published in Alfred Hitchock's Mystery Magazine and a finalist for a Barry Award, is finally available as an ebook. In fact, it's a FREE download from Smashwords til Sept. 30 (use code VN55V during checkout). You have to join, but if you like ebooks, you'll want to have an account with SM.

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

A young woman lawyer trying to break through the heavy bureaucracy of the Egyptian legal system gets her chance when the Public Prosecutor calls upon her to make an appearance in court. The case is an ugly one: a young bicycle messenger beaten to death for no apparent reason. Unless, concludes the lawyer, he was carrying a message someone didn't want delivered.