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What Happened to the Little Mermaid?

by Chautona Havig · Leave a Comment

Who stole the little mermaid poster and why? All I can say is that I didn't do it, and you can't prove I did! via @chautonahavig

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It was just supposed to be an auction. You know, you go, you bid, you spend way too much money on something you don’t know for sure you want, you go home, you have buyer’s remorse for a few days, and then it hits you.

It’s yours.

A beautiful feeling when you really wanted it.  And I did.  I wanted that Little Mermaid in the water tank poster. Not for me, actually, and I’ll tell you, I knew a few people really did want it for themselves, but come on. Sandy’s daughter’s book cover art poster?  Denise needed that poster. And I wanted to get it for her.

But the rumors began almost before the announcement of the auction!  Someone said Liz Tolsma wanted to collect them all for her office. April Hayman was building a basement vault of collectible bibliophilia. Marji Laine was ticked off at Sandy about something and wanted it just so they couldn’t have it. (I didn’t believe that one, but it is the rumor), and Rebekah Jones supposedly wanted it for bargaining power to get her poster.

Cathe and I had agreed to go together, and I knew she wanted it for her game room.  Problem is, that game room isn’t built yet.  And Denise’s birthday is almost here!  Come on!

But how to ensure I win the bid?  That… that would be tough. I mean, sure all the Ever After Mysteries authors are trying to win this poster, but the auction isn’t just for us. Soooo many people are noticing Joshua Markey’s artwork these days. This poster could sell beyond my budget in a heartbeat. I needed a plan.

I needed a disguise.

But here’s the deal. I don’t disguise well, and I was going with Cathe.  She’d know me. And if I’m with her… everyone will know me.

Then a package arrived from one of my favorite readers, and it solved everything.  Or so I thought.

There we were, checking out the poster to make sure it was really authentic–exactly what we wanted, and me trying to gauge everyone’s budgets, when things went all wrong.

One minute we were all in our places and the next… poof!  The curtain went up, the poster was gone, and everyone was looking at everyone else. Fingers pointed, authors bolted, and security guards swarmed the place.

I dashed to Sandy’s side and whispered, “It was there just two minutes ago.  I didn’t get more than six feet away from it. How did it disappear?”

“I’m after her!”

Me, I stood staring at a crazed Sandy racing after… someone. I have no idea who “her” is, but Sandy was on a mission. That woman may be little, but she’s fierce… and fast!

A guard headed my way, so I pointed at running Sandy and said, “Do you think she took off with it?”

It worked, too. The guy sprinted after Sandy, and I slipped into the shadows of the great drapes to one side of the dias.  Off went my disguise and I strolled out clapping my hands and trying to call order to the chaos.  I really didn’t want order. I needed the chaos to escape before someone decided I’d stuffed that poster in my… what?  Pants leg?  I don’t think so!

Look… I don’t know what happened to that poster, but I will say that when I joined Cathe at the car, she was acting awfully… suspicious. I can’t imagine her actually stealing the thing, but could she have left her envelope of cash on the podium?  A “forced sale” as it were?  And why did she keep gripping that super fat umbrella so tightly, anyway?

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What Happened to the Little Mermaid?

Well, I sure hope you guys figure out what happened to the poster!  As for me, I don’t have it.  What I do have is a copy of the book, though!  That’s what we’re celebrating. The debut novel by Denise L. Barela…

Silencing the Sirensilencing the siren

Andrew Grayson thought he had everything… until he met her.

The indulged son of wealthy parents, Andrew has always gotten whatever he wanted almost before he knew he wanted it—clothes, gadgets… even a car! What more could a young man desire?

Enter Annabel Thompson. Freakshow mermaid extraordinaire… in a wheelchair!

Of course, her beauty attracts him. How could it not? Add to that a kind heart, and Andrew can’t help but fall for her.

Annabel’s connection with the freakshow repels his parents and their society friends. They want him to sever all ties with her and his new friends. Oh, and marry the “right” girl with the “right connections.” But he won’t do it. He’ll defy them and marry his little mermaid.

When Annabel turns up missing, declared dead, things don’t add up, Andrew begins asking some difficult questions, the most important being, “What happened to the little mermaid of the Coney Island freak show?”

Find out in this next book in the Ever After Mysteries, combining beloved fairy tales and mysteries. Silencing the Siren offers a retelling of “The Little Mermaid” that will keep you gripped to the edge of your seat as you watch the story unfold.

Visit all the authors’ websites to get entries in and find out who got that poster! (I really want to know!)

Rebekah Jones – Jan 4
Chautona Havig – Jan 5
Cathe Swanson – Jan 6
Marji Laine Clubine – Jan 7
April Hayman – Jan 8
Liz Tolsma – Jan 9
Sandy Barela – Jan 10
Denise Lauren Barela – Jan 11

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Episode 204: A Chat with Sarah Sundin about The Sound of Light
byChautona Havig

A chat with Sarah Sundin is always fun, so when I learned we’d be discussing her upcoming release, The Sound of Light, last October, I was excited. Well… we chatted, and it’s finally time to share that interview. Listen in to what the title means, where Sarah came up with it, and the delightful story that she’s got waiting for us. I’m glad this episode came out in time for me to get the 40% off and free shipping deal from Baker because I apparently didn’t order it back when we chatted!

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How I Fell in Love With This Haunting Title

I didn’t know much about Denmark and WWII, so chatting with Sarah about The Sound of Light shed definite light (no pun intended) on the history of the Danes and how they stood up to Hitler… and got away with it (for the most part).

The Sound of Light tells the story of a physicist who meets a “slow, dull” guy who intrigues her in spite of herself. Come on… if that doesn’t grab you… Maybe the fact that this slow dude is really an Olympic rower in disguise who uses his father’s company as a front for who he is and how he helps Jews escape?  Yeah. That.

As always, Sarah Sundin has done her research and the result is a gripping story of resistance, protection, and ultimately love for God, our fellow man, and maybe… each other.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for my copy of The Sound of Light to arrive.

The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin

When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden.

American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research–her life’s dream. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement’s legendary Havmand–the merman–and wonders if the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide.

When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence. Bestselling author of more than a dozen WWII novels, Sarah Sundin offers pens another story of ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith, fortitude, and hope for a brighter future.

You can also grab this book from Baker Book House at 40% off with free shipping! (which is cheaper than the Kindle version!)

And you can learn more about Sarah Sundin on her WEBSITE.

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Oh, and home to Twice Sold Tales, a charming bookstore in a charming town--but not for long.  Unless Milton arrives with his trusty parrotlet, Atticus (not Finch!), this local gem of a store may soon be out of print--so to speak.

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Oh, and home to Twice Sold Tales, a charming bookstore in a charming town--but not for long.  Unless Milton arrives with his trusty parrotlet, Atticus (not Finch!), this local gem of a store may soon be out of print--so to speak.

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Some might blame owner Harper Brevig. Let's face it. Her "bookside manner" isn't much to write home about (although I did write a book about it...). But no, she's making enough money, and she's not spending too much money (much to her disgust), so where's it going?

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