When Vivian Mare accepted the position of housekeeper in the employ of Archimedes Nesselrode, she wanted something different from the usual run of Senators and CEOs; Ms. Mare did not anticipate that she would be dealing with a bespectacled heron, a winged snake, or a crew of naughty marmosets getting into the crackers.

"Archimedes Nesselrode" exists in two incarnations:  The novel, which I am publishing in audio form on the site, chapter by chapter as I get them recorded, and the short story, which is based on the characters and situation created in the first couple chapters of the novel.  But the short story is quite different; it has a sinister twist.

This short story version has been published in Crossed Genres Magazine, in issue #5, which has appropriately enough, a humor theme.  There's a lot of other cool stuff in this issue, including an article by Piers Anthony on "Common Misconceptions about Writing Humor."  They also have an eStore where you can buy audio downloads of their stuff ($.99 -- cheap!) including, of course, "Archimedes Nesselrode". 

The splendid artwork, which captures nicely the playful, eccentric genius of Archimedes Nesselrode, was created by Newmarket artist  Jeremy Couturier.  You can find more of his work at Blogspot.  Check him out.

The podcast of Archimedes Nesselrode, the novel, which you will find on this page below, was produced by Larry Graykin  in his studio, which also supplied the music, composed especially for the book by MPeace3.  Stay tuned for release of further chapters.  Notice will be posted on facebook (Find me there -- link on my home page). 

Archimedes Nesselrode by Justine Graykin is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

Chapter One, "The Housekeeper", in which Ms. Mare is hired as housekeeper for Archimedes Nesselrode, an artist who "makes things".

Chapter Two, "The Household", in which Ms. Mare familiarizes herself with a very challenging situation.

Chapter Three, "Discoveries", in which Ms. Mare makes some interesting discoveries, and hears strange music in the night.

Chapter Four, "Cultivating the Garden", in which Ms. Mare tackles the weeds and Mr. Nesselrode tackles Ms. Mare.

Chapter Five, "Confidences", in which Lobster overhears an irresistable bit of gossip, and Ms. Mare finds out how Archimedes Nesselrode does it.

Chapter Six, "Moonstruck", in which a letter from her mother provides Ms Mare with some tantalizing hints, followed by a strangely realistic dream.

Chapter Seven, "Repairs to the House", in which the basilisk gets some time off, and Mr. Nesselrode gets to work.

Chapter Eight, "The Waltz", in which Vivian finds that her Angel is real.

Chapter Nine, "Impossible Proposals", in which things do not work out as hoped for either Frank Shekle or Mr. Nesselrode.