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Unread 12-28-2005, 10:54 AM
Barbara Ann Smith Barbara Ann Smith is offline
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My second book, a Murder Mystery, Titled - A Stranger's Visit, ISBN 1-4137-6571-8 is now available through Publishamerica.com, Price $11.95 or through Barnes & Noble and Amazon.Com, Price $14.95.

Synopsis:

Gloria Van Meter is a single woman in her twenties, working for the American Automobile Parts Compay as its public relations director. She's a bright, good looking woman with first-class business credentials and ethics. The president of the company, Mr. Reynolds, instructs her to pick up a new employee from the airport, Mr. Jason Bloodstone. Gloria is told to handle Mr. Bloodstone's affairs and be on hand to socialize with him.

Gloria believe there's something suspicious happening. She becomes antsy and paranoid. One day, she pulls into her underground parking garage and is accosted by someone who hits her in the face and knocks her to the ground, taking her briefcase. She makes it to her apartment to find everything strewn about. She is in total bewilderment.

What is happening? Is Mr. Bloodstone the key? Is Gloria's life in danger?

This book is filled with comedy, romance, love, suspense and the murder of a character you'd never suspect to get murdered. I believe if you purchase the book, you'll love the characters, images and the suspense of it all. The book is filled with great characters, images and things that will definitely make you laugh.

I welcome you to give me feedback, if you decide to purchase the book.

I wish for each of you a great upcoming New Year. I haven't been on line to much here of late for health reasons. Barbara Kasey Smith
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Unread 12-28-2005, 12:13 PM
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Barbara,

That's a bad reason to be absent, and I'm sorry to hear it. But I'm happy to hear about the book release, and I hope that and its reception by the reading public will herald renewed health for you, body and soul.

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Unread 12-28-2005, 01:12 PM
Barbara Ann Smith Barbara Ann Smith is offline
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Bugsy thanks for stopping by to comment. I hope the public will love the book. My health is on the mend but I sure had a health scare that almost knocked me off my feet. Barb.

[This message has been edited by Barbara Ann Smith (edited December 28, 2005).]
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Unread 12-28-2005, 01:37 PM
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Congrats on the new book Barbara. And glad to hear you're on the mend too. Best, Dee
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Unread 12-28-2005, 01:40 PM
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Hey Barb,

Congrats!!
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Unread 12-28-2005, 07:47 PM
Barbara Ann Smith Barbara Ann Smith is offline
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Dear Dee & Mike: Thanks for responding to the announcement - I hope each of you have a Happy New Year 2006. Barb.
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Unread 12-28-2005, 11:00 PM
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Good luck with it, Barbara!

The main character's name is certainly a hoot (Van Meter).

Duncan
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Unread 12-29-2005, 02:20 PM
Barbara Ann Smith Barbara Ann Smith is offline
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Duncan: Thanks for responding to the posting about my book - I certainly appreciate you. Barb.
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Unread 12-30-2005, 03:52 AM
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Barbara,

Congratulations and best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery,

Margaret.
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Unread 01-01-2006, 11:58 AM
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Margaret: Happy New Year 2006 - thanks for stopping by to congratulate me on my next book. I'm feeling much better and hope to get back in the groove of things in 2006. Barb.
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