Hello: I’m Elise Warner, the author of Scene Stealer and it’s my pleasure to introduce you to a few of my favorite people. The men and women who live in the pages of my book have taken over but I’m still enormously fond of them. First, I’d like you to meet Miss Augusta Weidenmaier, a retired schoolteacher and an indomitable woman who understands children and is determined to find Kevin Corcoran. Kevin is the kidnapped nine-year old spokesperson for Cowboy Bob’s Big, Bad Burger. Kevin’s agent is Abner T. Bean (Abner is a sweet man, too sweet to be an agent.)
Then, there’s my villain. I’ve become rather fond of my villain. His name is Lawrence Dunn and he is a faded Shakespearean actor who believes he is America’s answer to Laurence Olivier.
I mustn’t forget Lieutenant Brown, the police officer in charge of this fast food caper who not only has to find Kevin and his kidnapper, he has to put up with Miss Weidenmaier’s interference. The action takes place in New York City from Greenwich Village to Lincoln Center. Central Park to a television studio where a talk show host named Norman Bottoms will say anything to reach an audience that’s bigger than Letterman’s, Leno’s or Oprah’s.
I hope you enjoy reading Scene Stealer as much as I enjoyed writing it with the help of my associates – Miss Weidenmaier, Kevin Corcoran, Lawrence Dunn and their friends and adversaries.
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I look so forward to learning more about these characters, Elise! I’ve been intrigued since I first saw the book cover. A cowboy hat in NYC? Love that contrast!
Jenny, who sits in the cubicle across from me, has been raving over your book ever since the acquisition meeting when we acquired it! I am very much looking forward to meeting Miss Augusta Weidenmaier!
Story intrigues us and we look forward to reading the e-book.
Thank you Liz, Malle and Jenny. Your comments are music to my ears.
Shirley and Tom: Thank you from Miss Weidenamier, Kevin and all their friends including me.
To add to Malle’s comment above — I was completely charmed by Miss Augusta Weidenmaier and gripped by the mystery! And ever since I read the closing line of Scene Stealer I’ve been aching to read Miss Augusta’s next adventure — please tell us there will be one!
Elise,
Can’t wait to read the book. Even the character’s names are funny. So
Dicksonian. (I mean like Dicken’s style.) Hey, I’m not the writer here.
Thank you, Jenny. Miss Weidenmaier tells me her next adventure might take place at a Convention Bureau.
Elaine: Love your comment. Of course, I don’t know what Charles would say.
How fun, Elise! I love the mix of characters and am definitely looking forward to reading Scene Stealer! Congrats on your Carina Press debut!
Looking forward to another great read from this exciting line-up of books.
Book premise is intriguing….and I love mystery books. Congratulations on the Carina release
I think this sounds delightful. But every time I read the name Kevin Corcoran, I think of the child actor from the 50′s-60′s. Maybe that’s intentional on your part. Anyway, it gives me a chuckle remembering that horrid little non-actor in such roles as Toby Tyler or as the little brat in Swiss Family Robinson. If the kid in your book is that annoying, maybe it’s best he remain kidnapped.
Maria D., Bonnie Dee and Fedora:
Thanks for encouraging words.
Elise
Am looking forward to reading more about this lineup of characters.
What fun, Elise! I’m looking forward to reading your fast food caper.
Another great sounding book! And that covrr is awesome again! Loved this introduction to the characters!
Wonderful characters! This introduction made me smile and anticipate:)