Book Number Five Began During the Eclipse!!!

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!!!

FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY in the new Sherlock Holmes Magazine

Murder, ghosts and mystery intertwine as Holmes and Watson navigate New York's diverse landscape alongside police chief Theodore Roosevelt.” --SH Magazine How wonderful to find my new novel listed here! One of 21 new books chosen to be in this section. And what an issue to be sure, the 40th Anniversary of Granada's fantastic Sherlock… Continue reading FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY in the new Sherlock Holmes Magazine

FIVE STARS for FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY!

Review declares my new Novel a MUST READ! The novel offers a fresh take on so many stock Holmes elements that could have been stale; for fans and others it is a pleasurable read. A tightly researched plot. The author’s handling of the real history is impressive. This book steps away from male-dominated sagas where… Continue reading FIVE STARS for FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY!

FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY Available for Preorder NOW!

My new Sherlock Holmes novel is due out March 5th, 2024. Amazon: Goodreads: Barnes & Nobel: MX Publishing Author Page: “Do you know, Watson,’ said he, ‘that it is one of the curses of a mind with a turn like mine that I must look at everything with reference to my own special subject. You… Continue reading FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY Available for Preorder NOW!

Happy 170th Birthday Sherlock Holmes!

For Holmes' birthday, a taste of my new novel, FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY. Watson describes his friend: Holmes was in truth not as impenetrable as he seemed. He was as malleable as any human man in this time and place could be. And for some reason, he regarded our friendship as a chance to explore… Continue reading Happy 170th Birthday Sherlock Holmes!

KICKSTARTER – THE FINAL EIGHT DAYS!

Kickstarter for my new Novel FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY Click on ABOVE SENTENCE to be redirected to my KICKSTARTER. The final eight days of my KICKSTARTER Campaign – FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY. We have reached 200%. There are Rewards to award, and Deductions to be made. This is your chance to support me as an author. The campaign runs until January… Continue reading KICKSTARTER – THE FINAL EIGHT DAYS!

KICKSTARTER for my new Novel FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY

Starts NOW! Click on NOW to be redirected to my KICKSTARTER. LAUNCH of my KICKSTARTER Campaign - FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY. There are Rewards to award, and Deductions to be made. This is your chance to support me as an author. The campaign runs until January 14th 2024. Some Rewards: A signed First Edition of… Continue reading KICKSTARTER for my new Novel FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY

My AudioBook Codes for Free

My publisher, MX Publishing is offering a free promotion for fans of my novels. For the rest of October collect all three audiocodes for my Sherlock Holmes Mystery books: THESE SCATTERED HOUSES, REMARKABLE POWER OF STIMULUS, & THE KEYS OF DEATH. All you have to do is fill in the form on the MX website… Continue reading My AudioBook Codes for Free

THE KEYS OF DEATH is FREE this week from MX Publishing

FREE THE KEYS OF DEATH Audiobook. Follow the directions on MX Publishing's page. THE KEYS OF DEATH Audiobook. Brilliantly narrated by J.T. McDaniel, and written by award-winning author, Gretchen Altabef, is available FREE this week from MX Publishing. It is a genesis story about friendship with the power to change the world. Altabef's characters are… Continue reading THE KEYS OF DEATH is FREE this week from MX Publishing

OMG, 3 OF MY NOVELS ARE TOP 20 Sherlock Holmes Audiobooks of 2023!

The Keys of Death, Remarkable Power of Stimulus, These Scattered Houses - Three out of twenty top audiobook titles are Gretchen Altabef's Sherlock Holmes Novels. And narrated wonderfully by J.T. McDaniel. I am an MX author of new Sherlock Holmes novels. My writing springs from the same sense of justice as Dr. Watson’s, and Dr. Doyle’s. My… Continue reading OMG, 3 OF MY NOVELS ARE TOP 20 Sherlock Holmes Audiobooks of 2023!