Things have been busy and are only going to get more hectic with the holidays approaching. Usually, I’d post about some of these items individually but there hasn’t been time. Here is an overview of what’s been going on. The Fun Times – Out and About Around Town Visit to H Mart – I explored … Read more
Do you have any silver heirlooms that are tarnished and sitting in a drawer? Maybe you’ve yet to decide which ones to keep, sell, or donate. Understanding how silver pieces can be restored to their beautiful luster may help you make a decision. When I’m plotting a new mystery, I like to learn something new. … Read more
St. Augustine, Florida is steeped in history, myth, and charm, and it can’t help but inspire tales of adventure and intrigue. I set one scene there in MURDER PAYS A CALL, and it’s based on personal experience and a genuine fondness for this historic city. I’ve … Read more
Do you remember a TV show called Queen for a Day? Guests would tell their sob stories and then audience members would vote for the winner. The lucky lady was crowned queen and usually chose an appliance for a prize. Wouldn’t it be grand if you won a contest and the prize was a Personal … Read more
I’m thrilled to announce that my award-winning instructional guide, Writing the Cozy Mystery, is now available in audiobook. If you’ve ever wanted to write a mystery or learn more about the writing process for a cozy, this is the book for you. And even if you’ve read the ebook or print version, this audiobook can serve … Read more
Saturday at the #NINC2025 (Novelists, Inc.) writers’ conference consisted of Solution Sessions, which were roundtables where seasoned authors could discuss different topics. None of the sessions at the Ninc conference are recorded, but reporters attend so summaries can be written for the monthly newsletter. However, none attended the roundtables so authors could talk freely. The … Read more
Friday at NINC2025 (Novelists, Inc.) writers conference offered numerous workshops for published authors. First, I attended a talk on TikTok for Authors with Kate Hall. Kate spoke about how to approach videos for TikTok and demonstrated a live one right there. She gave suggestions for topics and suggested the book promotion be subtle. These were … Read more
Thursday at the #NINC2025 (Novelists, Inc.) writers conference began with a hearty breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Needing to walk off the calories, my roommate, Janice Hardy, and I headed to the beach for a stroll and to collect seashells for my grandson. It was relaxing to squish our feet in the sand and to … Read more
On Day One of the Novelists, Inc. (#NINC2025) 2025 conference, my friend Janice Hardy and I checked into the Tradewinds Island Grand Resort at St. Pete Beach. I’d attended this writers’ conference many years before and remembered this resort with fondness. The Grand Colonnade main hall is still impressive and was the site for many … Read more
It’s gratifying to see what reviewers think of your book when doing a virtual book tour. Here are some quotes from my virtual tour for Murder Pays a Call. This also shows the benefit of doing a book tour. You’re exposed to new readers who might otherwise not know about your book, and you garner … Read more