You know, when I took the job I didn't think I had many transferable skills. I was wrong. In my old job, I dealt with belligerent drunks. In this new job, right now? We're doing A Christmas Carol, and our Scrooge is a drunk. Sadly, my office doesn't have a jail, but I'm thinking about asking the props department help me out.
What other skills transfer? Negotiation classes are useful during production meetings when costumes and lights both need more money. Paperwork is paperwork, and there's plenty of it in this new job. And of course, there's the ability to tell if someone is lying. That's come in pretty handy.
The big surprise of the job? I love it. I thought this would be the "I need to do something while I figure my life out" job, but it's ended up being a new career. Sure, some days are easier than others, but the good far outweigh the bad.
Until this show, that is. This show the bad days are outnumbering the good. Scrooge isn't the only problem. Far from it. But to top off the production worries? My friend Eric's father was killed last week. They think Eric did it. I don't believe that, not for a minute. But I have no idea who could have. How could I? I'm not a cop anymore.
But maybe it's time to polish off some of my investigative skills, and help Eric.
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A Christmas Peril was published in earlier this month, and is the debut of the Theater Cop Mystery series. I will choose one commenter on September 23 to win a copy of the novel!
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J.A. Hennrikus also writes the Clock Shop Mystery series as Julianne Holmes. She tweets as @JHAuthors, is on Facebook and on Instagram as @JAHenn.
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I've enjoyed the Clock Shop very much and am looking forward to reading this new series.
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Interesting evaluation of his skills. Thanks for this opportunity. jluebke(at)frontier(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHi, thank you for the giveaway. I am hooked on the clock shop mysteries. I love each new book as I learn more about clocks. I am having knee surgery in a week so I could really use a new book to read. I am excited to start on this new series. Curious about this theatre cop? I love Christmas cozies. Georgia
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Hi! Sounds like a great first book in a new series! Thanks for the chance to win! [email protected]
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I am so excited that you are here and that you are giving away a print book that sounds so good. I have a nerve disease that is called RSD so when I see a print giveaway it is right up my alley. This one is about Christmas and I have read one already that had Christmas in it so I am getting ready for our special season. I would love to read and thank you for the chance. God Bless [email protected]
ReplyDeleteI hope my previous comment posted, but if not, I love Christmas themed mysteries year-round. Yours appeals to me as my tabby lays on me.
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ReplyDeleteI worked on shows during college, and it sounds like a great place to stage a murder. Haha! :) Looking forward to the new book! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I am so eager to read this series! I really enjoy your clock mysteries as well. Thank you for offering this giveaway! kim7corn(AT)gmail(DOT)com
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ReplyDeleteA new series by J. A. Hennrikus! The clock series is great so I am excited to start a new series! Thank you for the chance to win this giveaway! I have just put this book on my wish list. Merry
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Thank you all! I used a random number generator, and Jana won a copy of A Christmas Peril! Stay tuned for more of Sully's adventures!
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