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A Sale to Die For

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Long-Distance Scribbler, Terry Odell, has just published her 15th novel, Deadly Production (click to buy), which is Book 4 in her Mapleton Mystery series. As a special offer, it’s priced at just 99 cents through the end of May

When life seems too good to be true—watch out.  Mapleton Police chief Gordon Hepler thinks his troubles with the small-town politics are behind him. The town council has even awarded him a reserved parking place. But an early-morning summons from the new mayor has Gordon on alert.
Instead of yet another budget dispute, the mayor announces an independent film company is making a movie in Mapleton. For the mayor, it means good press for Mapleton—and more importantly—more money for the town coffers. For the citizens, it means rubbing elbows with celebrities. For Gordon, the news means headaches, extra shifts, and scheduling issues. But he’s a pro. He’ll ensure the company has his full cooperation while continuing to protect his town.

When a member of the film crew is found dead, everything goes sideways. The mayor pushes Gordon to adopt a business as usual mentality, and let the film company handle the investigation. But a murder on Mapleton soil makes it Gordon’s jurisdiction, and nothing the mayor says can make him halt his investigation.

When other members of the cast and crew haven’t reported in, Gordon wonders if he’s looking for more suspects or more victims. Will Gordon listen to the mayor, or risk his job to find the truth?

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From First to Final Draft: Opening the Door, with Mary Ann de Stefano

Mary Ann de Stefano

Mary Ann de Stefano offers a FREE workshop from 10 a.m. – noon on Saturday, May 23rd at the Melanson room on the third floor of the Winter Park Library.

From First to Final Draft: Opening the Door: In On Writing, Stephen King endorses the advice he received from a favorite writing teacher: “Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open.” In this session, you’ll learn about the various stages of manuscript development, when to go it alone, and when to share your work in progress. You’ll take away ideas for approaching revision solo and tips to help you receive the best kind of support and feedback from an editor, beta readers, or a writing group.

The creator of MAD about Words has 30+ years experience.

  • 11+ years in publishing, Harcourt Brace/Academic Press
  • Independent writing consultant since 1993
  • Building websites since 1999
  • Organizing writing workshops since 2005
  • Editor, The Florida Writer (the Florida Writer Association’s official magazine) since 2013
  • Rollins College, BA English & writing, magna cum laude
  • Studied with America’s foremost creativity coach, Eric Maisel
  • Member: Freelancer’s Union, Editorial Freelancers Association, and Florida Writers Association

Click here for more info, and to register.