
Welcome James Jackson to Writer Wednesday
I’m sure you know that I love novels that feature strong women accomplishing impossible feats. James Jackson has created a brilliant trilogy, the Niki Unbound

I’m sure you know that I love novels that feature strong women accomplishing impossible feats. James Jackson has created a brilliant trilogy, the Niki Unbound

I’m thrilled to have my dear Galveston friend as my guest today on Writer Wednesday. Saralyn and I have known one another for more than

I’m excited to have Susan as my guest today on Writer Wednesday. Susan and I both grew up in small towns, which is where she
I recently read an advanced reader’s copy of a fabulous memoir, A Leap of Faith Farm, by Cheryl Suzanne Heide. When an opportunity presented itself

I met Anne on social media but had the privilege of meeting her in person last September at the Bouchercon Mystery Conference in New Orleans.
Writing from the Heart Do I write for myself or for the reader? Unless I’m writing in my personal journal, my goal is always publication,

A blue moon is neither blue nor larger than a regular full moon. Traditionally, it is defined as the second full moon in a calendar

New Girl in Town: A Reluctant Trip to Las Vegas Until very recently, I had only been to Las Vegas once—and that hardly counts. In

For authors, the release of a new publication is a highlight of our careers. The work is finished, and it’s time to celebrate. I’m excited
Growing Up Catholic in a Small Texas Town: Jesus and the Women When I was twenty-three, I left the Catholic Church. I had been struggling

Is there something you wish your parents had sat you down and taught you when you were young? From a very early age, I knew

The Anthropomorphizing of an Octopus I just finished reading Shelby Van Pelt’s delightful novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures. Van Pelt tells the story of an octopus named

Digging for Ancient Treasures: Agatha in the Middle East It’s easy to picture Agatha Christie Agatha Christieat Greenway House, sitting in the morning room,

I’m delighted to welcome fellow author Bethany Maines to Writer Wednesday! Bethany and I are both members of our local Mystery Writers of America chapter,
I’m happy to have prolific mystery writer, Lois Winston, as a guest today on Writer Wednesday. Lois is celebrating the upcoming release of her 15th

At St. Mary’s School, where I attended from first through eighth grade, we had a candy store that opened for a few minutes after lunch.

Growing Up Catholic in a Small Texas Town: Stitches That Bind Recently, I pulled my book, Czech Reflections, off the shelf and flipped through it.

I thought you would like to get to meet my protagonist in my Kate Caraway Animal-Rights Mystery Series. She was recently interviewed by Skagit Valley

When you stop to think about it, your family grows as life progresses. I’m not just talking about our immediate families. I was fortunate to

I’m excited to have my friend and fellow mystery author G.P. Gottlieb as a guest today on my blog. I am also happy to welcome