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 Bury the Hatchet in Dead Mule Swamp by Joan H. Young. A cozy mystery. Anastasia Raven opens a box containing a bloody hatchet, apparently sent as some sort of warning to her friend Cora and Cora’s ex-husband. When a hacked-up body is discovered in the Petite Sauble River at the small village of Jalmari, everyone is stunned at the victim’s identity. Continued puzzling discoveries just don’t add up. Ana discovers herself agreeing to participate in a zany conspiracy with a tall and handsome man. Click the picture to read a sample, 75,600 words Anthology inclusion  My award winning story, "The Case of the Cautious Couple," appears in the anthology Short and Fun Stories. The story is a spoof of the Perry Mason mysteries, which I love. However, they were very formulaic, and therefore easy to copy stylistically. I think you'll find the twist at the end enjoyable. The volume contains romance, politics, mystery, historical fiction, one children's story, folklore, a memoir, and more. Fourteen different authors are featured. Edited by Dorothy Mae Mercer (Mercer Publications) e-book $1.99 |
North Country Cache
 North Country Cache: Adventures on a National Scenic Trail by Joan H. Young. New York to North Dakota, snow- banks or blazing sun, afternoon strolls and backpacking treks, Young serves up an eclectic collection of essays chronicling 2300 miles of hikes on the longest footpath in the United States, the North Country National Scenic Trail. Click the picture to read a sample. Paperback, 402 pages, color pictures. Read what others are saying about North Country Cache
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 News from Dead Mule Swamp by Joan H. Young. A cozy mystery, introducing Anastasia Raven. Anastasia Raven is running from the pain of a failed marriage and hopes to hide from the world in an old farmhouse she has purchased at the edge of Dead Mule Swamp. When a hundred-year-old newspaper she finds inside a wall is stolen by Cliff Sorenson, and then Cliff disappears, Ana is convinced the paper holds the key to the mystery. But what old news could be important enough to put Cliff in danger? Click the picture to read a sample, 35,007 words |
 The Hollow Tree at Dead Mule Swamp by Joan H. Young. A cozy mystery. Anastasia Raven finds a secret hidden in a hollow tree near Dead Mule Swamp. She thinks she's seeing things, as the discovery appears to have come straight from a Nancy Drew story. With some simple sleuthing, Ana catches Jimmie Mosher, whose grandfather used to own the house she has recently purchased, hiding money in the tree. But what else does Jimmie have to hide? Click the picture to read a sample, 15,000 words |
 Paddy Plays in Dead Mule Swamp by Joan H. Young. A cozy mystery. When Anastasia Raven agrees to keep Paddy, an Irish Setter, for the summer, she doesn't understand the mischievous nature of a large puppy. As a volunteer, she meets Corliss Leonard, and his granddaughters Star and Sunny, whose mother disappeared seven years ago. The girls fall in love with Paddy, but can the dog solve their problems? Click the picture to read a sample, 56,200 words |
| Bury the Hatchet in Dead Mule Swamp by Joan H. Young. A cozy mystery. Anastasia Raven opens a box containing a bloody hatchet, apparently sent as some sort of warning to her friend Cora and Cora’s ex-husband. When a hacked-up body is discovered in the Petite Sauble River at the small village of Jalmari, everyone is stunned at the victim’s identity. Continued puzzling discoveries just don’t add up. Ana discovers herself agreeing to participate in a zany conspiracy with a tall and handsome man. Click the picture to read a sample, 75,600 words |
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 Get Off the Couch with Joan by Joan H. Young. Ten essays, most were previously published as newspaper columns, chronicling two years of hikes on the North Country Trail. Illustrated with photos by the author. (txt version not recommended, as the photos are a big part of the experience) Read a free sample at Smashwords. e-book only, 6310 words, 25 photos |
 Fall Off the Couch Laughing by Joan H. Young. Ten humorous essays, most of which were previously published as newspaper columns. Themes have to do with outdoor recreation and are illustrated with photos by the author. (txt version not recommended, as the photos are a big part of the experience) Read a free sample at Smashwords. e-book only, 6420 words, ten photos |
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 "Now Then When" in Elements of Life published by Twin Trinity Media This anthology is a collection of short stories and poems by various authors. It contains one of my poems, "Now Then When."
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 "Digital Lament" in Expressions of Pain to be published by Twin Trinity Media (concept cover) This anthology will be a collection of short stories and poems by various authors. It will contain one of my poems, "Digital Lament." |
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