

Telling My Story!
The tables turned. Instead of spinning tales about fictional characters or posting about other people, I talk about me. When I started...


Bright Note
Dahlias just because I love them! Nothing brightens my day like sunshine and flowers. Put them together and it's magic!


Summer Fun 2019
In my quest to get out more and act like a hermit in the swamp, I've made a concerted effort to - gasp - get out more! Yes, my friends,...


Not Feelin' Springy Yet
So, this is a throwback pic when I was in the mood to pull weeds, dig in the dirt, spread mulch, etc. last spring. This year, um, not so...
Mystery Fan Rant
I obviously haven't written a post in a while. I've been busy. I didn't intend to get busy, but stuff happens in this writing life. I...
Not So Lazy Summer Days
I'm taking it easy now that I've finished two books. I'll release the second one in September- yaay me! Even when I'm working, I've made...
Conversation Pieces
I'm always happy to hear from subscribers to my newsletter. Last month one person and I shared our love for British mystery series like...


"I Don't Like Her." Why I love Marcella and Annalise
Several years ago a reader emailed me to say she didn't like my female protagonist. As I recall, she didn't go into detail, but she...


Out Of Nowhere!
Last year I decided that I would do only one book related event in 2018 - New York Comic Con. Well, scratch that. A sweet, totally...