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In his own words: You must have a twinkle in your eye, a naughtiness - and the audience must realize your mind is working faster than your words." "I meditate and do yoga. I sit cross-legged and try not to levitate too much." "I always read any reviews about my own work--I think it's important… Continue reading Happy Ninety First Birthday Jeremy! You are sorely missed.
Much of this post is taken from a May 1993 article: "THE CASE OF EDWARD HARDWICKE," by Kate Tyndall for The Washington Post. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND -- Well, I think he's the audience. I think he is the, sort of, receptor of the idea. I think Watson really is every-man and one has to remind oneself that… Continue reading Happy Birthday Watson & Ted
NEW 5-STAR REVIEW for Five Miles of Country Reviewed in the United Kingdom. Altabef triumphantly... brings in new characters... a great sense of period... expanded roles for Mrs Hudson... Irene Adler... Murray... an intriguing murder plot located on the world’s first film set... has the reader eager to turn the page and find out what… Continue reading A Bangingly Good read!
REMARKABLE POWER OF STIMULUS by Gretchen Altabef. The exciting and heart-warming second adventure in the Rachel Holmes Trilogy. This week, grab your free audio codes and get inspired by adventures that blend mystery with the world of sport. If you haven't yet explored MX Publishing audio promotions, why not dive in now? Simply fill out… Continue reading SNAG YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK
As the light was dimming and returning during the sun’s eclipse, I began to write my fifth novel. What a gift! This is my favorite part of being an author. I have no idea where the book is going, I don’t even know who’s narrating the story, although so far it’s Mrs Hudson. Everything is… Continue reading Book Number Five Began During the Eclipse!!!
Posted on Dec 14, 2023 by Gretchen Altabef Thank you most generous and curious readers. Your brilliant involvement in the FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY Kickstarter campaign has come to a close at three times over the original bid!!! My best yet! Such a start bodes well for the success of this new Sherlock Holmes mystery. Please be assured… Continue reading Kickstarter Success for my new Novel – FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY
MX Publishing has included Remarkable Power of Stimulus in this week's free audiobook giveaway. Thank you for your support of my novels. I hope you enjoy it. Sherlock has returned at the end of his perilous Great Hiatus. He finds London awash in murders, No. 221B under siege, anarchists threatening Paris, and the return of Irene Adler.… Continue reading FREE Audiobook Giveaway
The Keys of Death is fantastic! Another victory! Altabef's third book is a compelling and entertaining read. I loved this take on the origins of the unstoppable team of Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, AND Mrs. Hudson! Gretchen Altabef always does a great job of imbuing exciting mystery stories with strong female characters and a feminist… Continue reading Today’s Amazon Review of The Keys of Death
Uncle John’s Writing Guidelines Rachel Holmes Always, always remember who the author is. Your voice is the most important one in the story. I have had a talk with my Uncle John about writing. After all, he has just finished publishing Papa’s latest adventure for the Strand. I was home for the weekend and we… Continue reading Rachel’s BLOG #4
No Watson, the puppet master is real. When we discover who is behind The curtain, pulling the strings, I am certain that everything will become crystal clear, including the relationship between such seemingly disparate events. Through A Glass Starkly by Richard T. Ryan is an exquisite Pastiche, written with a true understanding of his characters. It… Continue reading Through A Glass Starkly by Richard T. Ryan
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