A Year of Free Cozy Mysteries – Feb. 2026 Each month in 2026, I’ll bring you a FREE cozy mystery from a friend to add to your reading basket. Meet some new characters, hang out in their locales, and snoop out the suspects along with your new favorite sleuth. Here’s what we have for February: … Read more
Today is Release Day for the Large Print hardcover edition of Murder Pays a Call from Center Point Large Print! This is the book for you if you prefer large print for your home library. Or, please ask your local librarian to order a copy. No job is too detailed or too difficult for personal … Read more
A Year of Free Cozy Mysteries – Jan. 2026 Each month in 2026, I’ll bring you a FREE cozy mystery from a friend to add to your reading basket. Meet some new characters, hang out in their locales, and snoop out the suspects along with your new favorite sleuth. Here’s what we have for January: … Read more
It’s uncanny how our fictional stories can sometimes relate to events in the news. Some mystery writers will purposefully include social issues and current news topics in their stories. For others, like me, it may be coincidental. [Spoiler Alert] In MURDER PAYS A CALL featuring personal concierge Keri Armstrong, I introduce a character who had … 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
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
In case you missed some of my blog tour stops for Murder Pays a Call during my Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour, here are the highlights including author interviews, character interviews, and guest posts. Learn more about me and my protagonist and peek behind the curtain for some writerly advice. Fresh Fiction Blog – AUTHOR … Read more