A Sad December: Tribute to Two Giants

by | Jan 10, 2018 | Blog, Events, News

I don’t know that I’ve ever seen further than others, but with my writing, I’ve certainly stood on the shoulders of giants. Unfortunately, two of them slipped away in December. The first was the world famous mystery writer Sue Grafton! I discovered...

Holiday Sale!

by | Nov 17, 2017 | Blog, Events, News

Before I get to the sale, let me say what a big success the NorCal Sisters in Crime Showcase was on November 4th at Books, Inc. in San Francisco. Even though we had only six books represented, the seats were jammed, possibly because it was our chapter’s 25th...

Updates!

by | Oct 3, 2017 | Blog, Events, News

It’s hard to keep up with my own life! One important landmark has already come and gone. On September 30th, a group of local mystery writers officially formed Santa Cruz Women of Mystery. Our goal is to conspire to support each other in our journey through the...

Another Fabulous Giveaway!

by | Sep 15, 2017 | Blog, Events, News

My great good fortune continues! This time I am part of Henery Press’s giveaway of mysteries featuring women sleuths. I’m in the company of some very popular writers here. The giveaway runs from only September 13 – September 19! So enter here for the...

Sleuthing Women II: 10 Mystery Novellas

by | Sep 6, 2017 | Blog, Events, News

Smoked Meat, the novella prequel to my Carol Sabala series, was a bargain at 99 cents. Now you can get it, and nine other mystery novellas, for the same price! I’m proud to have my novella included in Sleuthing Women II: 10 Mystery Novellas, a follow-up to the...

Travel, Books, Cookies – What a Prize Package!

by | Aug 21, 2017 | Blog, Events, News

Opportunity rained down on me like manna from heaven! A few months ago, Moon Travel Guides contacted me about being part of a promotional program. The seed idea was to pair Moon’s travel guides with books set in the guides’ destinations. For example, they...