A rescue organization goes above and beyond

cj Sez:  Because it’s butterfly season, and the photo is beautiful, here’s a “buckeye.”

Buckeye Butterfly
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  I’ve finally gotten around to reading the stories in THE BIG FANG, the Harbor Humane Society’s Charity Anthology, which have earned some enthusiastic 5-star reviews on Amazon.

  Without exception, the first titles I’ve read have fully invited me into the story. Well-developed characters, including the personalities of the critters, carry the story, plot, and theme along at a rapid pace. Interesting, funny, and/or twisty endings are de rigueur. I’m humbled and excited to have my short story, ‘Firebug,” included among the cozy and humorous mystery and crime stories in this book.     By the by, it’s a two-fer: Buy one book filled with stories written by 22 multi-published authors, and…and… the proceeds of your purchase benefit the Harbor Humane Society and the wonderful work they do. I have to tell you this story about Harbor Humane's commitment to saving animals:

  About a month ago, the organization received a call from a temporarily closed Alabama animal shelter requesting help to rescue abused dogs discovered in a suspected puppy mill. Two members of Harbor Humane drove eleven hours with a truck full of kennels from West Olive, Michigan, to Birmingham, Alabama, to pick up 35 animals and drove another eleven hours to bring them back to their facility for loving care, medical treatment, and to find them fur-ever homes. Now that’s commitment. See how your purchase will help?

THE BIG FANG Anthology is available on Amazon and through your favorite bookstore. 

(Next week I’ll do a post on the steps I follow when I write a short story.)

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Coming Attractions:

  Mark your calendars.  ​
  National best-selling and Agatha-nominated mystery author Kaye George is scheduled to be Lyrical Pens’ guest on July 20.  
  Her latest book, DEATH IN THE NEW LAND (A People of the Wind Mystery Book 3), releases July 19 and is available for pre-order.

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Tidbits for Readers and Writers

  For readers, it’s what to look for and why you find a book a satisfying read. For writers, it’s how and why to make your book a satisfying read . . .

https://www.janefriedman.com/the-vital-difference-between-plot-and-storyand-why-you-need-both/

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  That’s it for today’s post. You-all guys keep on keeping on, and I’ll try to do the same. (I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend … sending up prayers for your health and safety.)

cj

  The ebooks of DEATH ON THE YAMPA and THE DAWGSTAR are now $2.99.

  

Just in time for your summer reading pleasure . . . fast-paced, exciting thrillers with a smidgen of romance (ala Jane Bond).

 P

.S.  The Haunted Bookshop has signed paperback copies of my books in stock. TO ORDER my author-graphed books or any book of your choice on-line, contact The Haunted Bookshop here: https://www.thehauntedbookshopmobile.com/contact-us  P.P.S. Pre-signed copies of THE BIG FANG are not available at The Haunted Bookshop.

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