Chapter 1 of my upcoming mystery, SEARCHING FOR A STARRY NIGHT, A Miniature Art Mystery - coming in MAY '08 - is now online!

Meet Petey, the mischievous Dachshund who has his nose into everything, including finding the missing mini Van Gogh!

Meet Sam who thinks the end of summer is ruined, but finds herself immersed in hunting down the missing minature art.

Meet Lita, Sam's bff, who loves writing despite her friend's teasing ("too much like homework," says Sam). When Petey digs up a family curse, Lita is sure she's doomed. Is she?

You can read Chapter 1 <a href="http://www.echelonpress.com/chapters/cv-sfasn-chap1.htm"> HERE</a> at the Echelon Press website.

** The lastest edits of Chapter 1 can be downloaded in .doc or pdf at my  <a href="http://cverstraete.com/Starry_Night.html">website</a>.

Watch for upcoming contests, prizes and more in the coming weeks!