Historical mysteries are attractive because they combine the elements of a historical setting with a murder mystery, and the sleuth or detectives can only use the crime-solving means available to them at the time. Depending on the level of detail, these stories can be educational as well as entertaining. Here are some book recommendations from … Read more
Recently, I’ve read several historical mysteries that I’ve enjoyed. I like this genre because these stories immerse you in another era. The police are limited to solving a case with the means available to them at the time. Meanwhile, the heroine utilizes her intuition and deductive skills to root out the killer while struggling to … Read more
I’m excited to announce the release of Facials Can Be Fatal (Bad Hair Day Mystery #13) from Five Star Publishing. This cozy mystery title is available in hardcover and digital editions. Salon owner Marla Vail’s new day spa hits a snag when a client dies during a facial. “Take a twisty mystery, add a … Read more
Haunted Hair Nights: A Bad Hair Day Cozy Mystery Novella is now available in ebook and print. This title originally appeared in Happy Homicides 4: Fall into Crime. My new standalone edition includes a bonus chapter from Facials Can Be Fatal (Bad Hair Day Mystery #13). When history teacher Bill Ripari offers his property for … Read more
Permed to Death, book #1 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries, is now available in audiobook format. Narrated by the talented Mary Ann Jacobs from Voice Over Visions. Hairstylist Marla Shore is giving grumpy Mrs. Kravitz a perm when her client dies in the shampoo chair. If that isn’t enough to give her a bad … Read more
I am pleased to announce the release of a newly revised and updated Author’s Edition of Permed to Death, #1 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries. This title is available in print and ebook formats. I’ve tightened the writing, added new back materials, and hopefully improved the story with these changes. Isn’t this cover great? … Read more
Peril by Ponytail (#12 in the Bad Hair Day mystery series) is available! Join me TONIGHT for a book release party, 7:00 pm EDT, https://www.facebook.com/NewReleaseParty Hoping for a romantic honeymoon at an Arizona dude ranch, hairstylist Marla Vail and her husband Dalton arrive to find a series of mishaps plaguing the resort. A nearby ghost … Read more
I’m excited to announce the release of Body Wave, #4 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries. Body Wave was originally published by Kensington. This Author’s Edition has been revised and updated with added bonus materials. Join my Book Launch Party TONIGHT from 7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT for Fun & Giveaways at https://www.facebook.com/NewReleaseParty Stylist Marla … Read more
I’m excited to announce the Author’s Edition of Murder by Manicure (Bad Hair Day Mystery #3). Murder by Manicure was originally published by Kensington. This edition has been revised and updated with added bonus materials. Join my Book Launch Party for the Author’s Edition of Murder by Manicure (Bad Hair Day Mystery #3) March 24, … Read more
Here is a great review of Hanging By A Hair, just in time for tomorrow’s release date!