If you’re reading this blog, it’s safe to say we have at least one thing in common: a love of reading. But beyond that, our personal preferences start to define us as individuals: Some of us love trying new things, while some of us say, “If it aint broke, don’t fix it!” Some of us […]
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How Many Books Do You Read At Once?
This week and every week, I’m reading a pile of books, and I wondered if you all would think I’m crazy. Is it unusual to read several books at once? What do you think? Do you prefer to read one book at a time? Or do you read several at once? I usually read one […]
January Reader Appreciation Event Begins
This seems like a good time of year to celebrate YOU. The holiday decorations are being put away, the gift-giving is slowing down, shopping sprees are no longer running rampant, and the parties are fewer and farther between. So let’s take this time to celebrate YOU, the reader, just because I appreciate you! Several of my author […]
Festive Flicks That Thrill
What’s your favorite holiday movie? Think… think… think… because there’s a prize ahead… Got it in mind? Okay, now I’m going to get more specific. Because we all love A Charlie Brown Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life and Love, Actually and maybe one of the versions of A Christmas Carol. The feel-good classics are hard not […]
Giving Willa A Voice – Jodie Bentley
As a federal judge, Willa Carson of my Hunt for Justice thrillers is never hesitant to make herself heard. That’s why it was so important that I find a strong voice to narrate the audio books Secret Justice and Wasted Justice, starring Willa Carson. When I heard Jodie Bentley’s audition tape, I knew she was the woman […]
5 Ways to Embrace the Cold
It’s December now… the perfect time, in the words of Judge Willa Carson in Cold Justice, for “Hot chocolate, warm soups. Heavy sweaters, cozy comforters. Blazing fires in the fireplace. Good books.” (Too bad things don’t turn out to be quite that simple on Willa’s vacation!) I posted the above quote on Pinterest, and while […]
Facebook: Love It or Hate It?
Me? I love Facebook. I think it’s a fantastic place to hang out with readers, writers, and friends in my more personal life, too. But before I launch into why Facebook works for me, I want to acknowledge that not everyone likes or uses Facebook. Some people can’t stand it, some people have accounts but […]
How I Met Beth Dexter
This blog is the first in a new series of posts called How We Met. I thought I’d start by telling you today How I Met Beth Dexter. Beth Dexter is the debut author working with me on the new Jordan Fox Mystery Serials. When I met Beth, I’d been thinking about a new series of […]
Scary noises caught on camera…
This summer I found myself smack in the middle of a major thunderstorm with a camera in hand. The video is so scary, I’ve been saving it to show you for Halloween. (Turn your audio on!) Pretty scary, huh? Speaking of spooky sounds, I wanted to let you know that lots of my books are […]
Getting To Know Ray Charles
Who is your favorite musician? I have a few favorites, but one of the musicians on the list of those I respect is Ray Charles. Billy Joel once opined that Charles was more important than Elvis Presley. Do you agree? Here are a few facts you may not have known about Ray Charles and his […]
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