It's like calling in the plumber to fix a leaky sink and then expecting him to complete the job out of the goodness of his heart.īut because so many writers are now willing to put up their work for free, readers are feeling entitled. There is no generous charitable foundation slipping me money. This means essentially that these Amazon readers expect me to live on air for six months. It takes me half a year to complete a book. Amazon readers have become used to finding whole books given away free. The problem is that there are now plenty of authors out there so desperate to have their work read that they are ready to give it away. Did I mention that it was free? That they were getting a free Rhys Bowen short story to entertain them? It's actually a good, fun story but the one star reviewers were bitching that it wasn't a full length book. Oh, and it's free.Īnd it was also the first time in my life that I got one star reviews.
It says clearly A Molly Murphy Story on the cover, and it also contains a teaser for the next book. It's a short story that my publisher had me write to entice new readers to Molly Murphy.
Pathetic, isn't it, but I can't help it.īut if you click on my name the first book that appears is The Amersham Rubies. When the rubies go inexplicably missing from Lady Amersham’s neck in the middle of the party, the high-spirited Molly must rely on her wits to solve her first case in this charming prequel.īuy it: Amazon | Apple Books | BN.I confess-I do go to Amazon to check my book stats, leaving me either elated or depressed each day. The Hartleys are hosting a ball at their manor house, and there will be so many fine gentlemen and ladies in attendance that Lady Hartley needs Molly to help some of her guests prepare for the ball.īeautiful debutantes, dresses of the finest fabrics, and sparkling chandeliers are all on display, as are heirloom jewels like the Amersham rubies-a stunning and priceless ruby necklace that has been in the Amersham family for generations. While keeping herself and her home together, Molly receives a request from Lady Hartley-the lady of the country estate where Molly lives, and the family that employs Molly’s father and brothers. Before Molly Murphy crossed the Atlantic or even had an inkling that she might someday become a much sought after private investigator in New York City, young Molly lived in Ireland in a small cottage with her father, brothers and little else.
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