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Thankfully, my editor didn’t request any major changes, but below are examples of a few minor issues she spotted. Original Excerpt: Seemingly satisfied with what he saw, Sidekick grabbed the Gucci bag. It was a crime for disgusting nicotined fingers to be touching Gucci. But better contaminating the bag’s handles than crushing my throat. Reflexively,…
While I was visiting the FBI headquarters in St. Louis, a pesticide guy went through the security check and entered the glass enclosed waiting area where I was waiting to be collected. He was carrying his equipment and of course my imagination went wild as to what could really be in that big cylinder. I…
Wow, you’re a handsome cat. Do you like having Serena as your new mistress? She’s nice, but Martha was home more and never missed my meals and gave me lots of treats. So I guess you like it when she comes to visit? Purrs. I read that Serena has put you in charge of…
Nate for some reason has declined to be interviewed at this time. He didn’t even want me to post his picture. So, shh, don’t tell him. Not sure who he’s afraid will see him.
Interview coming eventually. Tanner is a busy man. Hard to pin down.
Tell us a little about yourself Serena and how you got into the FBI. Thanks so much for inviting me to visit. I’m 28 and have been working as an FBI agent for about 8 months and recently landed a spot on their Art Crime Team, which consists of only a dozen agents around…
Tell us a little about yourself. I am Serena’s great aunt on her mother’s side. About six months ago, I convinced Serena to take over the lease on my apartment west of Forest Park in St. Louis and to adopt my tuxedo cat Harold, since I needed to have hip surgery and her mother, my…
Here are more sites that inspired settings in the story–the St. Louis neighborhoods where Serena works and plays. Click on an image to read caption and scroll through the enlarged images. Go to the Serena Jones Mysteries Hub Explore more Bonus Features.
I should have listened to my mother. Stomping down the panic surging up my throat, I gripped the priceless painting. “Yes, we’ve definitely got a deal,” I said, repeating the code phrase that should have brought the SWAT team charging into my hotel room. The door’s electronic lock clicked. Relieved, I gulped a breath, then…
Original: The warmth in his voice did funny things to her insides. Things she didn’t want to feel. She pressed a palm to her belly and sat up straighter. “So you understand why I don’t want this blown out of proportion, because between you and me, I’m pretty sure I’m being hazed.” “Hazed?” Cole shook…
Original End to hospital scene after dog attack: “You investigating our girl’s case?” Dad asked. “That dog’s owner should have a dog turned loose on him and see how it feels.” Mom clasped Dad’s arm. “Can’t you see he’s not in uniform? It’s Cole. Remember Sherri’s Cole?” Mom positively beamed. At the mortified look on…
Tell us a little about yourself and how you came to be in the midst of such suspense. I’m 25 and recently returned to my hometown of Stalwart to take a sheriff’s deputy job, and more importantly, to help my brother kick his drug habit. I left town seven years ago to go to college…
