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Description: Somewhere down in Texas, I write humorous mysteries, featuring an amateur sleuth. Some say they’re like book versions of the Hallmark mystery movies. Being a Hallmark fan, I take the description as a compliment. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, I thought about different ways I could show gratitude to my readers. Write a new book in my series? Two books? Write a giveaway novella or a post a weekly serial story? (I did write the 4th book in my series.) But I needed the idea to be d ...
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Episode 23: How to Leash a Thief, Episode 23
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This week's episode was by far one of the most difficult to record for several reasons. First, I recorded it during a terrible case of bronchitis. LOL, I actually felt like Steely dealing with her asthma. Lucky for y'all, I edited out (most of) my wheezing. The second reason is the scene is intense. It packs a punch, and it contains that moment whe…
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Episode 22: How to Leash a Thief, Episode 22
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Thanks for tuning in! Prepare yourself for an intense episode this week! http://www.catclayton.com/ Black cat portrait artwork: Artist, Karen Arnold, *License info: This image falls under a Public Domain license. Music: “Acoustic Blues” by Dark Horse Music. https://audiojungle.net/user/darkhorsemusic/portfolio…
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Episode 21: How to Leash a Thief, Episode 21
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Welcome back! I'm so glad you've tuned in! This week we pick up after the oh-so-hot kiss between Steely and Jackson. Wowza! Without further ado, let's get to the story. http://www.catclayton.com/ Black cat portrait artwork: Artist, Karen Arnold, *License info: This image falls under a Public Domain license. Music: “Acoustic Blues” by Dark Horse Mus…
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If you've been wishing Steely and Jackson get closer, well, you won't want to miss this episode! http://www.catclayton.com/ Black cat portrait artwork: Artist, Karen Arnold, *License info: This image falls under a Public Domain license. Music: “Acoustic Blues” by Dark Horse Music. https://audiojungle.net/user/darkhorsemusic/portfolio…
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Episode 19: How to Leash a Thief, Episode 19
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This week, we pick up after Steely is questioned by the FBI regarding the bank robbery and shooting. Gertie wants to come back to work. And Steely has a bit of trouble up at the police department. http://www.catclayton.com/ Black cat portrait artwork: Artist, Karen Arnold, *License info: This image falls under a Public Domain license. Music: “Acous…
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Episode 18: How to Leash a Thief, Episode 18
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In today's episode, Steely learns her sleuthing has gotten her into hot water with the FBI. She discovers interrogations are not fun. Gertie shows up while she's being questioned. Can you imagine how our elderly pack of dynamite reacts? Tune in and find out! http://www.catclayton.com/ Black cat portrait artwork: Artist, Karen Arnold, *License info:…
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Episode 17: How to Leash a Thief, Episode 17
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In episode 17, you might notice I've made a few changes to the story. One big change is I've switched the name of the town from Buckleville to Pleasant Hills. As cute as the original town name was, it needed to change in order to coincide with rebranding the series. The slight changes from this episode on will not affect the actual story-telling. S…
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In episode 16, Steely has to put her search for murder suspects on hold while she attends the town's annual 4th of July celebration. We get to experience some southern hospitality in today's episode. But can Steely avoid a run-in with her ex, Nick? http://www.catclayton.com/ Black cat portrait artwork: Artist, Karen Arnold, *License info: This imag…
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Episode 15: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 15
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Welcome back to Cat Clayton Mysteries! Today’s episode features chapter 15. Steely and Gertie make a detour on their way to a 4th of July party. When they stop by the used car lot in town, Gertie’s sticky fingers help obtain information about the car that’s been following Steely. Let’s tune in! http://www.catclayton.com/ Black cat portrait artwork:…
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Episode 14: How to Leas a Thief, Chapter 14
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Welcome back to Cat Clayton Mysteries! Today’s episode features chapter 14, where we get to know Steely’s grandmother, Gertrude Lamarr, up close and personal. With Steely’s father busy at the grocery store, Steely and Gertie do a bit of sleuthing at Mr. Peters’s hardware store. Does Gertie prove to be a good lookout? Let’s find out! http://www.catc…
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Episode 13: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 13
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Welcome back to Cat Clayton Mysteries! Today’s episode will feature chapter 13. What happens when Daniel confronts Steely about her feelings for Officer Jackson? Will she share the truth with him or keep it to herself? Steely is faced with dealing with one of her fears. We also get to witness a softer side of Officer Jackson. Without further ado, h…
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Episode 12: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 12
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Welcome back to Cat Clayton Mysteries! Today’s episode is chapter 12. Spoiler alert: If you don’t already dislike Nick, the main scene in this chapter will do the trick. But I have to admit; creating a character readers love to hate is a lot of fun! Without further ado, here’s this week’s episode! http://www.catclayton.com/ Black cat portrait artwo…
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Episode 11: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 11
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Welcome back to Cat Clayton Mysteries! At the end of chapter 10, Steely arrived home to find Nick furious with her over all the trouble he’d gotten in at work due to her meddling. He refused to listen to her reasoning, and told her to pack her things and leave. (I know! What a jerk!) In chapter 11, we learn where she goes after Nick kicks her to th…
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Episode 10: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 10
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What happens when Chief Becker drops in on the Citizen's on the Watch meeting and tells the group they have to put their agenda on hold? After the meeting, Steely heads home to face Nick. Can you guess how that goes? Tune in to find out. http://www.catclayton.com/ Black cat portrait artwork: Artist, Karen Arnold, *License info: This image falls und…
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Episode 9: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 9
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What happens when Steely meets with Caylee to apologize for ruining dinner? Does Caylee forgive her? And Steely's "colorful & insightful" words about Flora Schirmack's death at the Citizen's on the Watch meeting are epic! Without further ado, here’s this week’s episode! http://www.catclayton.com/ Black cat portrait artwork: Artist, Karen Arnold, *L…
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Episode 8: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 8
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Confession time, listeners. It's been 2 weeks since my last episode. Last week, Texas experienced one of the worse arctic blasts we have ever seen. In my 48 years of being here, I've never known it to be 6 degrees, 0 with the wind chill factor, and 5.5 inches of snow. These conditions would've been doable if we didn't loose our electricity. Because…
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Episode 7: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 7
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Hang on to those sleuthing hats! This week's episode is a humdinger! Tune in to discover what happens when Steely and Cuff return to the shop to find the back door cracked open. O_O http://www.catclayton.com/ Artwork: Black cat portrait. *License info: Artist, Karen Arnold has released this image under Public Domain license. Music: “Acoustic Blues”…
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Episode 6: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 6
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Tune in to learn more about the handsome stranger to Buckleville, who shows up at Steely's shop with his shaggy Yorkie, requesting a walk-in appointment. Steely, Cuff, and Daniel also do a little sleuthing. Where do they go? What do they discover? Tune in to find out! http://www.catclayton.com/ Artwork: Black cat (karen Arnold) cat portrait. *Licen…
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Episode 5: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 5
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Welcome back to Cat Clayton Mysteries! This week, I’m reading chapter 5 of How to Leash a Thief. Yes, I’m a day late. Yesterday was my birthday, so I took the day off. Better late than never, right? Without further ado, here’s this week’s episode! http://www.catclayton.com/ Artwork: Black cat (karen Arnold) cat portrait. *License info: Karen Arnold…
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Episode 4: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 4
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After announcing the awful news about Samson's murder, Steely and Daniel head to Bea's Boutique for some retail therapy. Upon their return to the shop, a shocking event takes place. Tune in to find out what happens! Cat Clayton Mysteries Website: http://catclayton.com Instagram & Facebook: @catclaytonmysteries Music: "Acoustic Blues" by Dark Horse …
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Episode 3: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 3
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This week we listen to chapter 3 of How to Leash a Thief, book 1 of the Steely & Cuff Mysteries. In the previous episode, we listened to chapter 2. Steely is caught by two officers of the Buckleville Police Department at an active murder scene. Can she convince them to let her go or does she get herself into trouble? And what about Steely hearing t…
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Episode 2: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 2
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This week, we listen to chapter 2 of How to Leash a Thief, book 1 of the Steely & Cuff Mysteries. In episode 1, we listened to chapter 1. We learn the night janitor of Steely's dog-grooming shop, Samson, is murdered. Steely also receives a text from her head groomer, Daniel, telling her he thinks he may have left the door unlocked. Steely heads to …
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Episode 1: How to Leash a Thief, Chapter 1
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Welcome! I’m Cat Clayton and deep in the heart of Texas my curiosity quills the crime. My humorous mysteries feature an amateur sleuth surrounded by a quirky cast of characters. They have a Nancy Drew meets the small-town south kind of vibe. Some say they’re like book versions of the Hallmark mystery movies. Being a Hallmark fan, I take the descrip…
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I’m Cat Clayton and deep in the heart of Texas my curiosity quills the crime. My humorous mysteries feature an amateur sleuth surrounded by a quirky cast of characters. They have a Nancy Drew meets the small-town south kind of vibe. Some say they’re like book versions of the Hallmark mystery movies. Being a Hallmark fan, I take the description as a…
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