I like to sprinkle goofiness into my stories, and one of my favorite recurring elements is a quirky little gem known as the Dollar Snatcher.

This franchised free shopper publication bursts into the world in my novel, “The Life and Times of Josh Webo.” Imagine this: a tired, rural Montana town where the community newspaper has held sway for over a century. And then comes the Dollar Snatcher, a cheeky, sassy, budget-friendly hub for classified ads, much to the annoyance of the old guard.

The Dollar Snatcher’s true star is “Snatchy,” a cartoon mule lovingly crafted by talented artist and writer Frank Mariani.

With his goofy grin and knack for mischief, Snatchy’s not just a mascot; he’s almost an institution.

This past weekend, inspired by Snatchy’s antics and paper-rustling exploits, I ventured into new creative territory: music. Emboldened by Udio, I composed the “Dollar Snatcher Song.” Please give it a listen!