The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 21

Brenda witnesses a sacred Gnome ceremony and hears the details about the “Greatest of All Flarkenspiels.”

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Caption for this chapter's illustration:
1. She extracted a light blue fuzzy pellet, the size of a hummingbird's egg, and delicately placed it atop the golden cloth.
2. Three seconds later, a mist sprang forth from the pellet. It enveloped Zophia and Nigel and rose to the ceiling.
3. When the mist cleared, a new sky blue pantoof stood on the glittering cloth!

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 20

Brenda has only seconds to outwit Doris, “the female ogre.”

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The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 19

The identity of the “mysterious gnome sighting” is revealed. Who is the courageous warrior who has come to the Gnome’s rescue?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: Brenda read a shocking bulletin on her browser. "Mysterious Gnome Sighting in Chicago: Hoax or Actual Occurrence?" A silhouetted image of a gnome appeared below the subtitle.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 18

In order to keep the Gnome safe, it’s up to Brenda to come up with a ruse. Is she capable of tricking the trickster?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: That night, Brenda dreamed she embarked on the Great Flarkenspiel, trudging through wilderness under a moonless sky amid falling rocks. It was a harrowing dream but fulfilling because she ultimately obtained a cone of blue cotton candy, which she thrust heavenward as if it were the torch of freedom.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 17

The Gnome revisits the forest but during his leave-taking, he suffers a catastrophic loss.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: He swooped down like a bolt of black lightning and seized the Gnome's pantoof with his beak and took off with it.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 16

The Gnome has a remedy for Brenda’s headache: his Extra Special Salve. But is it safe for non-
Gnomes?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration:  The Gnome Emblem

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 15

With the help of the Gnome's colleague, an expert in conflict resolution, Brenda finally confronts her abusive boss. But why does the mediator smell like a swamp and sound like a thug?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: The Gnome's Color Swatches: You would sparkle with accents in coral, or cornflower blue, spring green—vanilla! You would shine with a touch of sunny yellow, a sprinkle of periwinkle.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 14

Brenda is so desperate about her situation at work, she lets the Gnome and his bride-to-be work on a remedy.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: “How perfectly elegant!” exclaimed Brenda.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 13

When Brenda finally meets with the Homestay Director, only one burning question is on her mind.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: Gnome Homestay Risk Assessment Profile

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 12

The Gnome sight-seeing trip is headed for disaster until Brenda comes up with a clever solution.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: Ramone came up with a ruse so that he and Nigel would be able to peer outside the backpack.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 11

Ramone and His Excellency arrive from their home dimension. Will the Homestay Director cancel the program when he becomes aware of the Gnome’s injuries?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: He opened the case and took out a gold- and silver-embossed circular piece of fabric the size of a silver dollar. Brenda recognized it as the Emblem of the Gnome Nation.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 10

Brenda gets nervous about the upcoming visit of the Homestay Director and Mr. Gnome’s twin brother Ramone. “More gnomes, that’s all I need is more gnomes!” she moans. Will the Gnome heal in time?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: On Friday, an hour before the guests were to arrive, the Gnome arranged several bouquets of Gerber daisies in shades of hot pink, strawberry red, and tangerine, and placed the vases around the rooms.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 9

While the gnome struggles to recover, Brenda struggles with demons from her past.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: The Gnome didn't move. He didn't look Brenda's way. While his host wept, the one-legged being stood guard...

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 8

The unconscious gnome has been grievously injured. Can Brenda remember the source of gnome healing, find some, and get it to him in time?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: Brenda managed to devour half of a semi-frozen Sara Lee cheesecake before she collapsed under the old blanket on the sofa.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 7

In this chapter: Mrs. Meyers goes to the roof with the gnome to take care of a task for the condo board. While distracted by the sights, a horrible accident befalls the gnome.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: The Gnome moved fast, a blur darting from one side of the roof to another, taking in each vista.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 6

In this chapter: Mrs. Meyers finally gets to ask the gnome some in-depth questions about his background. He shares the story about how the gnomes managed to vanquish the Trolls, a hideous race of beings who terrorized and killed gnomes for sport. The final time the Trolls showed up to ravage, the gnomes were ready with an ingenious plan.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: The Gnome Nation Emblem.

The Gnome and Mrs, Meyers Chapter 5

In this chapter: The condo board holds a meeting as they are certain that there is vermin loose around the building. Doris, the bully of the condo, insists on a solution that terrifies Brenda.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: The Gnome opened the screen and stood to one side. There displayed was the ultimate in fine Italian design: a sleek, contemporary platform bed, dresser and side table in a dark satin finish. There even was a full-length mirror, a contemporary-style chaise lounge and a screen upholstered in a pale-green silk fabric.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 4

In this chapter: Brenda finally goes back to work and has to deal with her abusive boss. That evening, the gnome teaches her a secret technique to access her intuition and reveal her true feelings on any subject.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: You need a clearer access to your intuition so that you will have more knowing and be less muddling. I have a technique for you ...

The Looped Finger Technique. Here's how it goes. On each hand, touch the tip of your index finger and your thumb. Now interlock them. Try to pull them apart but feel a tight grip. That will be your yes response to a personal question. Now feel your fingers pull apart easily when you go to separate the grip. That will be your response to a personal question.

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Ink Drawing on paper
8" x 10"

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 3

Chapter 3

In this chapter: Brenda is frantic when she discovers that the gnome is missing. She retraces her steps, and finds him in a dire predicament....

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: Brenda complied and went to the den with the Gnome. She took her customary place on the sofa, and he climbed up the recliner and sat. "Do you mind if I smoke my pipe?" he asked.

Acrylic painting on canvas board
9" x 12".

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 2

Chapter 2

In this chapter: After asking the gnome some questions, Mrs. Meyers is cautiously excited about the reward of fabulous jewels for agreeing to be a homestay host to the small traveler. She then takes him on his first field trip. But, on the way back, Mrs. Meyers forgets something critical...

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: There, in the middle of a sunbeam doing yoga was the Gnome, wearing a striped shirt and khakis.

Acrylic painting on canvas board
9" x 12".

The Gnome And Mrs. Meyers Chapter 1

Chapter 1

In this chapter: Mrs. Brenda Meyers wakes up to an unexpected visitor in her condo: a sixteen-inch gnome announcing that she has won the online “Expect the Unexpected Sweepstakes.” Is he an hallucination? Is it all a hoax?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: The Gnome took out a black velvet bag and emptied its contents on the coffee table. Seven dazzling jewels: a ruby, sapphire, opal, aquamarine, emerald, amethyst, and a diamond sent a rainbow of lights dancing on the ceiling. The colored stones were bigger than peanut M&M's and brighter than fireworks. But it was the diamond—at least several carats—that stood out in glory: a square-shaped, sparkling supernova with a shimmer of pink inside.

Acrylic painting on canvas board
9" x 12"

The release of the Gnome and Mrs. Meyers is postponed to Jan. 21 st due to system problems at Podiobooks.com.

Two more days!