Oh MY…

Why am I giving away 10 copies of my hardcover book:

ARTIST’S PROOF?

a) I want everyone to enjoy the world of DJ Singer. 

b) Life is about giver’s gain. I’m continually amazed by the results of such actions. 

c) There’s a story in the story, and you’ll learn more over the next 28 days. keep coming back.

d) all the above.

All you have to do to be one of the lucky recipients of this BRAND NEW COPY,  is follow the instructions…

Every day at a different time [READ: NOW] I will post to this blog and to my twitter account @landermarks.   TIME TO EMAIL ME!

EMAIL ME: your name and email info. and I will acknowledge you with an email indicating you are one of the 10! Nothing to buy, no Internet nonsense. If you like to read well-written mysteries, you are qualified.

 The book retails for $24.95, but you get it FREE if you are one of the lucky 10.  So, keep your eyes open and start following me on twitter @landermarks  or here to know when to email me to get your copy!

The rules:

1. #1. TO BE eligible for a free copy you must send me your request to LANDERMARKS@readartistsproof.com as soon as you see the new POST OF THE DAY here. Today please email with the answer to the question above: Why am I giving away this book for FREE?

2.  Only one (1) book per person, for the entire month of the program. please let everyone have a chance.

     3.   You pay the shipping via PAYPAL.  Shipping and handling is $7.00, it’s a heavy, hardcover book. Only US residents can apply cause I don’t have the  ability to start shipping worldwide. If you have a US Post box, that’s okay.

     4.   When you respond to the TWITTER/BLOG announcement, make sure you send your email address. I will contact you via email to validate your interest.

     5.    Your email and info. will not be resold or merchandised in any form.

FAQ’s. 

1. Why am I giving my book away FREE? Read above and email me your answer.  (if you like the book, please feel free to comment on this blog.)

2. What if I have too many requests? That’s why I limited it to 10 a day. I need to have time to write the next book.

3. What’s the catch?  there isn’t one.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO

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Author Lander Marks makes her home in Las Vegas, NV where she writes about art, gourmet food, cars, travel and holocaust art restitution.

Murder mystery: Artist's Proof

What’s the gimmick, there is none.  I love public and private libraries, so I welcome you to please apply.  Your information will not be spammed, resold or reused.  I am the author. The books are brand spanking new. I am working on the next book in the series, featuring heroine DJ Singer. If you like to read Janet Evanovich, Faye Kellerman, Lillian Braun, Patricia Cornwall, Jerrilynn Farmer, Sara Paretsky, well so do I. These women authors are my inspiration, and as such, I have tried to deliver on the same level with Artist’s Proof.   Artist’s Proof was a complicated story to tell. It took 8 years to arrive. The psot-delivery was even more traumatic with the discovery of Bela Kader living under my roof!  Keep coming back to learn more…

When you finish reading it, please comment at landermarks@readartistsproof.com  Here are the rest of the details about this promotion.  The book retails for $24.95, but you get it FREE if you are one of the lucky 10.  So, keep your eyes open and start following me on twitter @landermarks  or here to know that when I MAKE THE POST OF THE DAY, IT’S TIME TO EMAIL ME< FAST!

The rules:

1. #1. TO BE eligible for a free copy you must send me your request to LANDERMARKS@readartistsproof.com as soon as you see the POST, for that day. EXAMPLE: DAY 7 = JUNE 7th. email now!
2. Only one (1) book per person, for the entire month of the program. please let everyone have a chance.
3. You pay the shipping via PAYPAL.  Shipping and handling is $7.00, it’s a heavy, hardcover book. Only US residents can apply cause I don’t have the ability to start shipping worldwide. If you have a US Post box, that’s okay.
4. When you respond to the TWITTER/BLOG announcement, make sure you send your email address. I will contact you via email to validate your interest.

5. Your email and info. will not be resold or merchandised in any way.

FAQ’s. 

1. Why am I giving my book away FREE? I  want everyone that likes to read mystery to meet my characters and enjoy the story. In these difficult times, we all need to escape into the pages of a good book. (if you like the book, please feel free to comment on this blog.)

2. What if I have too many requests? That’s why I limited it to 10 a day. I need to have time to write the next book.

3. What’s the catch?  there isn’t one. I’m trying something different.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO

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Author Lander Marks makes her home in Las Vegas, NV where she writes about art, gourmet food, cars, travel and holocaust art restitution.

Title Unknown. Artist Bela Kader approx. date 1938

Artist’s Proof, the book by Lander Marks, bears a spirit unwittingly hanuted within the pages of the story. Little did the author know the world of Kader would come alive on the pages of her first murder mystery.

Lander Marks gives away 10 copies of the hardcover, FREE, every day in June. Learn more here… FREE BOOK

The rules:

1. #1. TO BE eligible for a free copy you must send me your request to LANDERMARKS@readartistsproof.com as soon as you see the new POST OF THE DAY here.
2. Only one (1) book per person, for the entire month of the program. please let everyone have a chance.
3. You pay the shipping via PAYPAL.  Shipping and handling is $7.00, it’s a heavy, hardcover book. Only US residents can apply cause I don’t have the ability to start shipping worldwide. If you have a US Post box, that’s okay.
4. When you respond to the TWITTER/BLOG announcement, make sure you send your email address. I will contact you via email to validate your interest.

5. Your email and info. will not be resold or merchandised in any way.

FAQ’s. 

1. Why am I giving my book away FREE? I  want everyone that likes to read mystery to meet my characters and enjoy the story. In these difficult times, we all need to escape into the pages of a good book. (if you like the book, please feel free to comment on this blog.)

2. What if I have too many requests? That’s why I limited it to 10 a day. I need to have time to write the next book.

3. What’s the catch?  there isn’t one. I’m trying something different.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO

Oprah, Evanovich, Ellen, Kellerman, Paretsky Book Club fans, this is for YOU. A FREE book. When you’re done, give it to your local library. please reTWeet this to all the loyal mystery book fans in America. This crazy author: Lander Marks is giving away 10 copies of Artist’s Proof, every day in June. Yup, 300 copies.

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Author Lander Marks makes her home in Las Vegas, NV where she writes about art, gourmet food, cars, travel and holocaust art restitution.

When asked why are you doing this? Marks replied, ” I feel like we all need alittle escape during these tough times and what better way than in a good mystery. For those that can’t afford $24.95, the book is free, all you pay is the shipping/handling.”

In the first three days of June, thirty copies have gone to good homes.  Each day Marks provides some clues, details or questions, to pique the reader’s interest.  Those following her on TWITTER @LANDERMARKS have included book reviewers, publicists and other authors, intriqued by the thought of an author giving away her own book, not in single promo copies, but the hard cover first edition.

Marks has offered to autograph and personalize the book at the recipient’s request.

Below is an excerpt from the book…

The story of Artist’s Proof is a mystery involving stolen art, international cruises and the strong will of characters DJ Singer and Shannon Phillips. “Rarely do you find a book written by a female, starring a female antagonist and female protagonist, and the men are cast in supporting roles.”–Lander Marks

     “Kate and I watched the other guests meander in from the pool deck, marveling at their ivory skin starting to turn pink as they sought shelter from the hot Mexican sun. Barmaids made the rounds, offering cheap champagne as the lounge turned gallery filled with art mavens.

“Welcome to all of you,” Shannon said, tapping the podium microphone. “My name is Shannon Phillips. I’m the auctioneer for Monte Carlo House. We are the premier art auction on land or sea. There are some familiar faces here today: Selma, Dr. Thomas, and Miss Louise. Let me cover some auction protocol and then we’ll start the bidding.”

“That’s her,” I whispered to Kate.

“She must work out.”

“More like worked on.”

A hand shot up from the middle of the room. “Ah, Shannon, will ya’ll be showin’ any Dalis today?” Selma drawled.

“Just the frames you put your little green dot on.”

Miss Bayou Babe of 1959 lifted her rotund shape off the loveseat and waddled across the room. Finding all the Salvador Dali lithographs displayed together along the back wall, she made a dramatic exercise of placing a dot on every single print.

“Folks, the first piece I offer you today,” Shannon said, pulling the purple damask drape away from the easel, “is by Sol Fleming.” The spotlight gave the image a back glow, creating a three-dimensional effect. Shannon continued, “Monte Carlo House has been the exclusive agent for Fleming since 1947, when he first arrived on the art scene. I’ll open the bidding at five thousand dollars for The Prophet, a significant etching from his ‘Bible Series.’ Notice the father figure in the top corner looking down on the village people.” She pointed to the painting. “Do I have five thousand?”

I signaled her with a bid for the five grand.

“Okay, five thousand, do I have six?” A card flashed. Out of the corner of my eye I caught a funny hand wave from my opposition.

“Fifty-five hundred from bidder 129. Come on folks, we’re just warming up. This is a cornerstone piece for any serious collection. Do I hear six thousand?”

More cards popped up. The pace quickened. A new bidder jumped into the fray. My adrenaline surged with her nod.

“Seven thousand.” From the middle of the lounge, a hand waved as signals flashed around the room. Eight, nine, ten . . . the race was on.

“Twelve thousand. Thank you number 137.”

I counted three bidders, including myself.

“Who is going to take The Prophet home?” Shannon bullied the crowd. Her challenge hung in the air like a stink bomb. Arms folded and held. I counted to ten, then waved my number.

“I’ve got thirteen thousand, do I hear fourteen?” she said, staring at Mr. 137. He looked away, ignoring her glare.

“Thirteen five?” She directed her glance at bidder 154 in the opposite corner, leaning back in his chair, arms folded across his beer belly, ‘no way’ emblazoned across his forehead.

“Going once. Going twice. Sold to number 139 for thirteen thousand dollars. Congratulations.”

~

“May I offer you lovely ladies another glass of champagne?” the handsome bartender asked Kate and me. We tapped the plastic cups in a mock toast and circled the room, looking at the artwork displayed on tables, booth benches, and in stacks along the walls. In the background, I heard the bartender spewing company propaganda to anyone who would listen.

“Monte Carlo House is the largest art auction company in the world,” he continued. “They do auctions all over the world. Sonneberg and Kingston & Gillette International combined don’t sell as many, and they’re much more expensive. This artwork is the real deal.”

Shannon approached us as I waited in line to pay for The Prophet.

“This is a great buy,” she commented, turning her attention to Kate. “I don’t think we’ve met.”

“Kate Morrison, D.J.’s conscience.”

“D.J., you should be arrested for stealing this piece,” Shannon laughed. “Kate, do you invest in art?”

“No, I leave that to the experts,” she replied, nodding in my direction.

“Well, I’ve got the best collection of rare original paintings, limited edition prints, and one-of-a-kind pencil sketches by Mirό, Tarkay, Dali, Chagall, Max, and Picasso.” She pressed her business cards into our hands. “If there’s anything in particular you’d like to see, please let me know.”

“Oh, we will!” Kate pushed me toward the door, snickering when Shannon Phillips was out of view.

~

A cloudless electric blue sky met the turquoise horizon of the Pacific as dusk approached. The orange swipe of setting sun cut across the vista like my favorite Rothko painting. The balmy breeze blew my hair into the zinc oxide, sticking the wisps to my lips. I stood on the top deck of the S.S. Hollandays, chugging its way south along the Mexican Riviera, enjoying the late afternoon view as Kate screeched in my ear.

“Are you nuts? Spending thirteen thousand dollars on that picture?”

“You sound like the guys at work. I’ll tell you the same thing I tell them. I invest in art because I can enjoy looking at the pictures while they appreciate. Cars are fun to drive but they take more money and ten times longer to return any value. Stocks, bonds and gold are boring.”

“I don’t get why this print is worth so much money?” Kate protested.

“It’s a hand-signed limited edition. Number 111. Etchings are so intricate very few artists do them anymore. First, they draw on a coated metal plate. The plate is laid in a tray of acid that eats at the exposed areas of the drawing. The ink sticks in the groves of the design, creating an image when the paper is pressed against the plate. A limited number of prints are made before the plate is destroyed. This piece is one of a hundred and fifty. The longer I keep it, the more valuable it becomes. Besides, it’s been over a year since my last vacation and I’m ready to implode. What the hell, it’s only money! My money!”

 “Thanks for the art lesson. Can we go now?” Kate sighed.

Kate and I were traveling together for the hundredth time. As best friends go, she is wonderful, funny, honest, and smart, but trying to explain the theory of collecting art to her is a lost cause. Her family legacy is dirt, thousands of acres of it. Land, not landscapes.

~

“Deej, did you notice the guy serving champagne at the auction?” Kate asked.

“You mean him?” I said, acknowledging the bartender turned Speedo jock spraying his oversized pecs with tanning oil.

“Yes, him. Don’t point,” she hissed.

“What about him?”

“Did you see the way he was working the room, including the auctioneer? I did notice he was admiring your picture.”

“Oh? Did you happen to notice if he was bidding against me?”

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WANT one for yourself?… follow the instructions…

EMAIL ME NOW: IF you’re reading this post and it’s day 3, June 3rd. or Day 4, June 4th, you get the picture. You’re in the right day, right time, right place…

EMAIL ME your name and email info. and I will acknowledge you with an email indicating you are one of the 10! The book retails for $24.95, but you get it FREE if you are one of the lucky 10. 

Nothing to buy, no internet nonsense. If you like to read well-written mysteries, you are qualified.

 The rules:

1. #1. TO BE eligible for a free copy you must send me your request to LANDERMARKS@readartistsproof.com as soon as you see the new POST OF THE DAY here.
2. Only one (1) book per person, for the entire month of the program. please let everyone have a chance.
3. You pay the shipping via PAYPAL.  Shipping and handling is $7.00, it’s a heavy, hardcover book. Only US residents can apply cause I don’t have the ability to start shipping worldwide. If you have a US Post box, that’s okay.
4. When you respond to the TWITTER/BLOG announcement, make sure you send your email address. I will contact you via email to validate your interest.

5. Your email and info. will not be resold or merchandised in any way.

FAQ’s. 

1. Why am I giving my book away FREE? I  want everyone that likes to read mystery to meet my characters and enjoy the story. In these difficult times, we all need to escape into the pages of a good book. (if you like the book, please feel free to comment on this blog.)

2. What if I have too many requests? That’s why I limited it to 10 a day. I need to have time to write the next book.

3. What’s the catch?  there isn’t one. I’m trying something different.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO

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Author Lander Marks makes her home in Las Vegas, NV where she writes about art, gourmet food, cars, travel and holocaust art restitution.

Summer beach reading is alive and well, even for those without a beach. I’m spreading that lovely past time to every murder mystery loving, fiction fan in America.

Day 3, 20 books gone and another 10 to go today to the loyal followers of the hardcover.

Good luck, and thanks for proving the last book you read wasn’t in twelfth grade.

PSST, don’t be scared, pass this along… 

HOW DO YOU GET ONE? FREE? REALLY?

All you have to do is follow the instructions…

EMAIL ME NOW: IF you’re reading this post and it’s day 3, June 3rd. or Day 4, June 4th, you get the picture. You’re in the right day, right time, right place…

EMAIL ME your name and email info. and I will acknowledge you with an email indicating you are one of the 10! The book retails for $24.95, but you get it FREE if you are one of the lucky 10. 

Nothing to buy, no internet nonsense. If you like to read well-written mysteries, you are qualified.

 The rules:

1. #1. TO BE eligible for a free copy you must send me your request to LANDERMARKS@readartistsproof.com as soon as you see the new POST OF THE DAY here.
2. Only one (1) book per person, for the entire month of the program. please let everyone have a chance.
3. You pay the shipping via PAYPAL.  Shipping and handling is $7.00, it’s a heavy, hardcover book. Only US residents can apply cause I don’t have the ability to start shipping worldwide. If you have a US Post box, that’s okay.
4. When you respond to the TWITTER/BLOG announcement, make sure you send your email address. I will contact you via email to validate your interest.

5. Your email and info. will not be resold or merchandised in any way.

FAQ’s. 

1. Why am I giving my book away FREE? I  want everyone that likes to read mystery to meet my characters and enjoy the story. In these difficult times, we all need to escape into the pages of a good book. (if you like the book, please feel free to comment on this blog.)

2. What if I have too many requests? That’s why I limited it to 10 a day. I need to have time to write the next book.

3. What’s the catch?  there isn’t one. I’m trying something different.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO

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Author Lander Marks makes her home in Las Vegas, NV where she writes about art, gourmet food, cars, travel and holocaust art restitution.

ARTIST’S PROOF?

a) I want everyone to enjoy the world of DJ Singer. 

b) Life is about giver’s gain. I’m continually amazed by the results of such actions. 

c) There’s a story in the story, and you’ll learn more over the next 28 days. keep coming back.

d) all the above.

All you have to do to be one of the lucky recipients of this BRAND NEW COPY,  is follow the instructions…

Every day at a different time [READ: NOW] I will post to this blog and to my twitter account @landermarks.   TIME TO EMAIL ME!

EMAIL ME: your name and email info. and I will acknowledge you with an email indicating you are one of the 10! Nothing to buy, no Internet nonsense. If you like to read well-written mysteries, you are qualified.

 The book retails for $24.95, but you get it FREE if you are one of the lucky 10.  So, keep your eyes open and start following me on twitter @landermarks  or here to know when to email me to get your copy!

The rules:

1. #1. TO BE eligible for a free copy you must send me your request to LANDERMARKS@readartistsproof.com as soon as you see the new POST OF THE DAY here. Today please email with the answer to the question above: Why am I giving away this book for FREE?

2.  Only one (1) book per person, for the entire month of the program. please let everyone have a chance.

     3.   You pay the shipping via PAYPAL.  Shipping and handling is $7.00, it’s a heavy, hardcover book. Only US residents can apply cause I don’t have the  ability to start shipping worldwide. If you have a US Post box, that’s okay.

     4.   When you respond to the TWITTER/BLOG announcement, make sure you send your email address. I will contact you via email to validate your interest.

     5.    Your email and info. will not be resold or merchandised in any form.

FAQ’s. 

1. Why am I giving my book away FREE? Read above and email me your answer.  (if you like the book, please feel free to comment on this blog.)

2. What if I have too many requests? That’s why I limited it to 10 a day. I need to have time to write the next book.

3. What’s the catch?  there isn’t one. I’m trying something different.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO

p.s. Robert Scoble I think u r amazing!________________________________________________________

Author Lander Marks makes her home in Las Vegas, NV where she writes about art, gourmet food, cars, travel and holocaust art restitution.

Well it’s all here for the month of JUNE! 

artist’s proof

Every day this month I am going to give away 10 copies of my hardcover, first edition book: ARTIST’S PROOF. 

All you have to do to be one of the lucky receipients of this BRAND NEW COPY,  is follow the instructions…

Every day at a different time I will post to this blog and to my twitter account @landermarks.   TIME TO EMAIL ME!

EMAIL ME your name and email info. and I will acknowledge you with an email indicating you are one of the 10! Nothing to buy, no internet nonsense. If you like to read well-written mysteries, you are qualified.

 The book retails for $24.95, but you get it FREE if you are one of the lucky 10.  So, keep your eyes open and start following me on twitter @landermarks  or here to know when to email me to get your copy!

The rules:

1. #1. TO BE eligible for a free copy you must send me your request to LANDERMARKS@readartistsproof.com as soon as you see the new POST OF THE DAY here.
2. Only one (1) book per person, for the entire month of the program. please let everyone have a chance.
3. You pay the shipping via PAYPAL.  Shipping and handling is $7.00, it’s a heavy, hardcover book. Only US residents can apply cause I don’t have the ability to start shipping worldwide. If you have a US Post box, that’s okay.
4. When you respond to the TWITTER/BLOG announcement, make sure you send your email address. I will contact you via email to validate your interest.

5. Your email and info. will not be resold or merchandised in any way.

FAQ’s. 

1. Why am I giving my book away FREE? I  want everyone that likes to read mystery to meet my characters and enjoy the story. In these difficult times, we all need to escape into the pages of a good book. (if you like the book, please feel free to comment on this blog.)

2. What if I have too many requests? That’s why I limited it to 10 a day. I need to have time to write the next book.

3. What’s the catch?  there isn’t one. I’m trying something different.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO

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Author Lander Marks makes her home in Las Vegas, NV where she writes about art, gourmet food, cars, travel and holocaust art restitution.