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RobertLCollins · 04-05-2012, 09:33 AM

And now, the first pair of Gwen Conner fantasy/mystery stories:

"Explaining the Confession" - Gwen Conner is approached by a friend on the police force. A child had gone missing and a couple confessed to her murder. The child has turned up safe, but the couple are still claiming guilt. Can Gwen find out why they’re behaving so strangely?
First published in “Tales of the Talisman,” Volume 2, Issue 1, 2006.

"The Musical Bracelet" - A wealthy man hires Gwen to recover a magical bracelet he’d given to his mistress. As she gets closer to the thief, Gwen learns about the dangers of casting intricate spells.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R3PRD8

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/148235

Thanks for taking a look!

RobertLCollins · 04-12-2012, 01:54 PM

I have a new fantasy story available:

"Protection for a New Age" - Four friends are asked to recover a strange object from an ancient ruin. One of them finds she can read a book of magic spells, and knows the history of the object they find. Could the legends of mighty wizards be true?

First published in “Roswell Literary Review,” Volume 2, Number 5, Winter 1998.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007SV1L3O

Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/150405

Thanks, and happy reading!

RobertLCollins · 05-10-2012, 12:53 PM

Here's another Gwen Conner fantasy mystery for you:

The “Affair” of the Love Letters: A woman who once loved an up-and-coming politician asks for Gwen Conner’s help. Someone is trying to get the letters he wrote to the woman, and doesn’t want to take “no” for an answer.

First published in “Pulp Empire,” Volume 4, 2011.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081GEDXK

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/159783

Thanks for your interest, and your support!

RobertLCollins · 05-17-2012, 01:59 PM

Another Gwen Conner story is up. This one was inspired by an article I wrote for "AutoDuel Quarterly" (the Car Wars magazine) back in the day:

Spook Wagon: An ex-girlfriend of Gwen Conner’s brother asks Gwen for help. Her hometown wants to build a power plant, but a ghostly wagon has the town on edge. Who’s behind the wagon? Are they trying to stop the project?

First published in “Tales of the Talisman,” Volume 1, Issue 3, 2005.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083HF53O

Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/162552

Thanks for taking a look!

RobertLCollins · 06-07-2012, 09:05 AM

Here are two more Gwen Conner stories paired together. One is serious, the other not quite so much:

A Lady Never Knows: A police officer asks Gwen Conner to deliver a ransom to kidnappers. Can magic help Gwen avoid danger when she meets the kidnappers?
First published in “Calliope,” Number 59, March-April 1996.

Gwen Defends A Creek: A small-town mayor hires Gwen for an unusual job. He wants trespassing fishermen kept away from a creek and harming the chances of their new recreation area. Can Gwen and her brother use magic to keep the trespassers away?

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088Y2R8S

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/169001

Thanks for your time!

RobertLCollins · 06-14-2012, 10:20 AM

Here is one more pair of Gwen Conner fantasy/mystery shorts:

Gwen the Sleuth: While visiting a friend in another town, Gwen Conner gets involved in a murder at the home of a newspaper columnist. The problem is, the columnist had magic protecting his house. How could someone with hostile intent get in?

Cane and the Con: Gwen is hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious death claim. Stubby fields of sugar cane around the “dead man’s” hometown and a con artist figure into the mystery. Can Gwen make things right?

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008AVI184

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/171232

Thanks for your support. I'll see you next month!

RobertLCollins · 07-05-2012, 01:40 PM

Here is one more Gwen Conner fantasy/mystery short story:

Long Stride’s Knife: Gwen Conner recounts a mystery from early in her career. A fellow detective is murdered. A woman asks Gwen for protection. How are these related to each other, and to a legendary magical weapon?

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H3QNTE

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/178679

If you've bought one of the stories mentioned in this thread, thank you!

Have a safe and happy summer!

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04-05-2012, 09:33 AM	#16
RobertLCollins Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1735704 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Device: iPhone	And now, the first pair of Gwen Conner fantasy/mystery stories: "Explaining the Confession" - Gwen Conner is approached by a friend on the police force. A child had gone missing and a couple confessed to her murder. The child has turned up safe, but the couple are still claiming guilt. Can Gwen find out why they’re behaving so strangely? First published in “Tales of the Talisman,” Volume 2, Issue 1, 2006. "The Musical Bracelet" - A wealthy man hires Gwen to recover a magical bracelet he’d given to his mistress. As she gets closer to the thief, Gwen learns about the dangers of casting intricate spells. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R3PRD8 Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/148235 Thanks for taking a look!

04-12-2012, 01:54 PM	#17
RobertLCollins Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1735704 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Device: iPhone	I have a new fantasy story available: "Protection for a New Age" - Four friends are asked to recover a strange object from an ancient ruin. One of them finds she can read a book of magic spells, and knows the history of the object they find. Could the legends of mighty wizards be true? First published in “Roswell Literary Review,” Volume 2, Number 5, Winter 1998. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007SV1L3O Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/150405 Thanks, and happy reading!

05-10-2012, 12:53 PM	#18
RobertLCollins Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1735704 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Device: iPhone	Here's another Gwen Conner fantasy mystery for you: The “Affair” of the Love Letters: A woman who once loved an up-and-coming politician asks for Gwen Conner’s help. Someone is trying to get the letters he wrote to the woman, and doesn’t want to take “no” for an answer. First published in “Pulp Empire,” Volume 4, 2011. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081GEDXK Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/159783 Thanks for your interest, and your support!

05-17-2012, 01:59 PM	#19
RobertLCollins Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1735704 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Device: iPhone	Another Gwen Conner story is up. This one was inspired by an article I wrote for "AutoDuel Quarterly" (the Car Wars magazine) back in the day: Spook Wagon: An ex-girlfriend of Gwen Conner’s brother asks Gwen for help. Her hometown wants to build a power plant, but a ghostly wagon has the town on edge. Who’s behind the wagon? Are they trying to stop the project? First published in “Tales of the Talisman,” Volume 1, Issue 3, 2005. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083HF53O Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/162552 Thanks for taking a look!

06-07-2012, 09:05 AM	#20
RobertLCollins Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1735704 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Device: iPhone	Here are two more Gwen Conner stories paired together. One is serious, the other not quite so much: A Lady Never Knows: A police officer asks Gwen Conner to deliver a ransom to kidnappers. Can magic help Gwen avoid danger when she meets the kidnappers? First published in “Calliope,” Number 59, March-April 1996. Gwen Defends A Creek: A small-town mayor hires Gwen for an unusual job. He wants trespassing fishermen kept away from a creek and harming the chances of their new recreation area. Can Gwen and her brother use magic to keep the trespassers away? Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088Y2R8S Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/169001 Thanks for your time!

06-14-2012, 10:20 AM	#21
RobertLCollins Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1735704 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Device: iPhone	Here is one more pair of Gwen Conner fantasy/mystery shorts: Gwen the Sleuth: While visiting a friend in another town, Gwen Conner gets involved in a murder at the home of a newspaper columnist. The problem is, the columnist had magic protecting his house. How could someone with hostile intent get in? Cane and the Con: Gwen is hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious death claim. Stubby fields of sugar cane around the “dead man’s” hometown and a con artist figure into the mystery. Can Gwen make things right? Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008AVI184 Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/171232 Thanks for your support. I'll see you next month!

07-05-2012, 01:40 PM	#22
RobertLCollins Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1735704 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Device: iPhone	Here is one more Gwen Conner fantasy/mystery short story: Long Stride’s Knife: Gwen Conner recounts a mystery from early in her career. A fellow detective is murdered. A woman asks Gwen for protection. How are these related to each other, and to a legendary magical weapon? Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H3QNTE Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/178679 If you've bought one of the stories mentioned in this thread, thank you! Have a safe and happy summer!