You know I love reading a book on a warm beach, which is why my Hunt for Justice Mystery Series is set in the Sunshine State. I know, I know— who doesn’t? But bear with me. I’m not talking only about Disney World and the beaches. As a mystery writer, I try to peer into […]
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True Crime: Murder and Mayhem in Florida
Murder in Paradise is a tantalizing theme. Don’t you agree? There’s something about the contrast between beautiful weather and mystery that makes stories more compelling, I think. That’s what compels me to set a lot of my books in Florida — especially my Hunt for Justice series. While researching my plots to make them as […]
Tampa, Books, and Coffee!
Regular readers know I love coffee. My morning always starts with three mugs of black coffee and some days, more. Not surprisingly, coffee features prominently in my books, too. Judge Willa Carson from my Hunt for Justice Series loves Coffee Con Leche, and understandably so. You would caffeinate aggressively too, if you were a busy […]
Where to Dine in Tampa
One of my favorite things about the Tampa Bay Area (besides the natural beauty, of course…) is discovering the little nuggets of its unique history. That’s what a writer loves to do — we soak up everything. And in the process we’re able to see how the big picture developed and show it to you […]
Tampa Bay Runners
Are you a runner? I’m an occasional runner, but Judge Willa Carson is devoted to the sport. She’s the star of my Hunt for Justice Series. Running isn’t just a random activity that I drew out of a hat for Willa Carson. It makes perfect sense that she’s a runner, based on the numerous benefits […]
So what is Prepper Cuisine? Find out!
If you’ve read books in my Hunt for Jack Reacher series, you know Reacher is an expert at living off the grid. With an estimated 3 million Preppers living in the US, he’s not the only one. A ‘Prepper’ is someone who prepares for emergencies. The level of preparedness and types of emergencies that Preppers […]
Prepper Bunkers and Shelters
If you’ve read books in my Hunt for Jack Reacher series, you know Reacher is an expert at living off the grid. But he’s not the only one. The most crucial aspect of being a Prepper is radical self-reliance. Ultimately, Preppers seek to have the necessary equipment and knowledge to protect themselves and their loved […]
The World of Elite Preppers
If you’ve read books in my Hunt for Jack Reacher series, you know Reacher is an expert at living off the grid. But he’s not the only one. For the last few weeks, I’ve been writing about Preppers to give you a taste of the lifestyle. The most crucial aspect of being a Prepper is […]
Have you heard of Prepper University?
When it comes to ways of being prepared, the list is seemingly endless. Being a Prepper is more than having necessities such as food, water and first-aid equipment on hand. It requires having the right knowledge and always being alert and ready to protect yourself and your loved ones at a moment’s notice. Jack Reacher’s […]
Floods, Fires & Earthquakes: Are you prepared?
If you’ve read books in my Hunt for Jack Reacher series, you know that just like many Preppers, Jack Reacher is an expert at survival in any situation. Preppers, on the other hand, share a common goal of self-sufficiency and preparedness for catastrophes of all types. The key to every Prepper’s success is being ready for these […]
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