THE RELUCTANT SLEUTH SWAG SHOP

The other day my author decided she needed a break from creating mayhem in my life. Now, when most people need a break, they take a walk, bake a cake, watch a movie, read a book, play pickle ball or (fill in the blank for your own favorite break activity.) Not my author. She decided to create a CafePress store for readers who love me and want to wear, carry, or sip to show their love. And she gave it a tongue-in-cheek name: The Reluctant Sleuth Swag Shop. Try saying that three times fast! 

Lois thought this would be a task that would take her a few hours at most. Ha! Three days later, a link to the site is finally up on her website. I’m not complaining, though. I got three days of relaxation out of it. No dead bodies! No murder! No mayhem! And best of all, no mother-in-law drama! Although I did have to contend with my author’s frustration, which manifested in continual head-banging against the keyboard. 

 

Even as a fictional character, I know that nothing is ever easy when it comes to computers unless you’re a computer geek. And I suspect even computer geeks do a considerable amount of head banging trying to get programs to work. Then again, maybe the programmers are the problem. What other industry do you know where products that aren’t quite right yet are released into cyberspace? Then, we mortals and fictional mortals must contend with a constant stream of software updates.

I digress, though. I’ll admit, I’m quite pleased with the result, even if Lois hasn’t yet gotten over her frustration. (She’s still grumbling and muttering under her breath, but she’ll get over it eventually.) Anyway, the site makes me feel like a celebrity, knowing that some of you might want to celebrate me with a mug, tote, or T-shirt that sports a cover from your favorite Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery.

 

Want a peek? Just click here.