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Also by Mark Arsenault:

Loot the Moon, October 2009
Hardcover
Gravewriter, November 2006
Hardcover
Speak Ill of the Living, June 2006
Hardcover
Spiked, July 2003
Hardcover

Loot the Moon
Mark Arsenault

Billy Povich #2
Minotaur Books
October 2009
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Featuring: Billy Povich; Kitt Bass
288 pages
ISBN: 0312555768
EAN: 9780312555764
Hardcover
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Mystery Private Eye

Obit writer and world-weary gambler Billy Povich returns to investigate the assassination of well-respected Superior Court Judge Gilbert Harmony. The judge was shot point-blank by a two-bit swindler who crashes and dies on the high- speed getaway. The police close the case, but why would a lowly con man slay a judge in cold blood? Did somebody pay him to do it? As Billy creeps closer to the truth, it isn’t long before the killer has Billy in the crosshairs.

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20 comments posted.

Re: Loot the Moon

I write daily for business and a travel website. Some days I feel stuck and don't want to sit at the computer. It's all a matter of finding balance between work and pleasure. My reward for a good day of writing is time at the beach. Since I live in Hawaii I can do that year round. That's good motivation for me to get the job done.
(Rob Kvidt 3:09am October 19, 2009)

I set goals and with large goals I set small milestones. It helps if I enjoy what I am doing to reach a goal but usually I can find satisfaction in just knowing that I am moving forward.
(G. Bisbjerg 1:10pm October 19, 2009)

Because I am a "stay at home Mom" it would be so easy to put off tasks until tomorrow. However the task keeps staring me in the face, and then I feel guilty. I find if I just get "IT" done, then I can reward myself with a treat, something that I enjoy...usually reading a good book:).
(Robin McKay 1:26pm October 19, 2009)

I'm a get-er-done type of person. If I will go ahead a do what needs to be done then I get to spend the evenings reading and doing the things I want to do.
(Gail Hurt 1:47pm October 19, 2009)

My motivation is 2-3 hours free time in the afternoon. I take care of my granddaughter and 5 pugs during the day. In the morning I move through the goals I set for myself, then while the baby's napping, I have free time to enjoy whatever I want.
(Theresa Buckholtz 1:51pm October 19, 2009)

I live with my son and his family. They continually tell me to just relax and let them take care of everything. Yes, that is really nice, but after a day or two, it leads to extreme bordom. THAT is what motivates me...bordom.
(Patsy Hagen 2:12pm October 19, 2009)

Motivation for me is entwined with the satisfaction of a job well done. I want to get the job done right - and right away! Only after the job is completed satisfactorily can I relax and reward myself.
(Susan Driskill 3:36pm October 19, 2009)

What motivates me? Being kind and considerate to others. Though, there are times when someone is rude to me, I refuse to pass that rudeness to another.
(Tracey Dent 4:00pm October 19, 2009)

I have to tell myself I will get some sort of reward as motivation.
(Vikki Parman 4:32pm October 19, 2009)

I give myself little rewards to keep myself motivated. It doesn't have to be big but something I really like. For instance, I need to get something finished quickly, a deadline or somethng, I treat myself to my favorite ice cream, candy bar or book; depending on my deadline. It's all worth it in the end.
(Lisa Glidewell 4:45pm October 19, 2009)

I need lists. Without lists and the ability to cross things out I would not get anything done - at home or at work
(Anne Jones 4:49pm October 19, 2009)

I reward myself for a job well done with a new book to relax with
(Teresa Ward 6:17pm October 19, 2009)

It's the peace of mind knowing that my job is done that is my motivation. I'm a slow starter, but once I get my head into a project, I won't stop until I'm done and satisfied with the outcome.
(Mitzi Hinkey 8:18pm October 19, 2009)

Exercise is my secret to getting motivated. It alway gets my energy up and than I am superwomen....motivated to do all that I need to do and some of those things that I have put off because I was just not motivated to do.
(Barbara Ryan 8:50pm October 19, 2009)

Job satisfaction & mentally crossing off tasks motivates me. I hate having things hanging over me still waiting to be done. I find that oppressive.
(Mary Preston 11:51pm October 19, 2009)

Motivation - I have to keep to a schedule, that way I get the things done when I need to. Mess with the schedule and I have trouble getting things done.
(Brenda Rupp 12:20pm October 20, 2009)

Motivation - winning stuff always gets me going.
(Carl Jessome 8:48am October 20, 2009)

I find motivation within myself. I lived a life that I'd rather not look back o and wonder, "what if?" That is motivation enough to do what I must, and throw in extra for good measure.

Thanks for the contest, and great post!
(Freda Mans-Labianca 12:43pm October 20, 2009)

I find my motivation from my family. I have a job that requires a lot and sometimes just looking at their picture reminds me each day why I do what I do. They motivate me to keep doing what I do! That is where I find my motivation!
(Jeanette Huston 2:39pm October 27, 2009)

I have started more than one book?? that was while I was working full time. Now that I have retired I thought I would at least finish one of them..LOL.. I seem to have less free time to write now and my mind seems to be on permanent vacation. I am spending to much time gardening..LOL..I read when I worked to unwind now I read just for the pleasure of reading. I am discovering so many new writers at Fresh Fiction. Will add you to my list and making New Years resolution to finish one of the stories I have started.
(Brenda Hill 10:20pm November 8, 2009)