Do You Use Ancestry.com? The popular genealogy website isn’t paying me to write this article, scout’s honor. So tell me honestly. I’m curious as to whether or not you use ancestry.com, and if so, why? I ask because I’ve gotten sucked into the power of online genealogy tracing while doing research for my new books […]
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True Crime: Sweatshirt DNA Releases Father of Family Murders
As a mystery and thriller writer, my books require extensive research on DNA. DNA is so packed with data that it’s no surprise DNA has been the key to solving countless mysteries. But DNA isn’t always the whole story, is it? And you know I’m interested in justice, because of my background as a lawyer, and as a human […]
Owl or Lark? Why It’s Okay to NOT Be A Morning Person
When do you do your best work? For me, it’s any time AFTER morning. Or, as my friend Lee Child famously said, “Nothing of value happens before noon.” I totally agree! Does this make me a bad person? Does it mean I’m lazy or weak? Of course not! It’s just that we owls operate a […]
Before We Board, Jets Are Tested to the Max
If you’ve read my books, you know how important air travel is to many of my storylines. You might also know that FBI Special Agent Kim Otto, the star of my Hunt for Jack Reacher series, fears flying. She boards the planes and flies because it’s the most efficient way to find Reacher — and to […]
Thriller Award Finalist! Jack and Joe
Jack and Joe is an ITW Thriller Award Finalist! How Cool is That?! I’m sooo excited to tell you this news! I’m nominated for the Thriller Award for Jack and Joe! Thanks so much to the International Thriller Writers Organization and the Awards Committee for this honor! The Thriller Award is our “Oscar,” and I can’t tell you […]
Saturday Special: Spring Reading List
Happy spring, readers! It’s already April and I think I’ve failed to wish you a happy spring so far. I’ve been chained to my desk finishing my book about Michael Flint, The Heir Hunter… which makes me really appreciate the high patience level of good friends on days when I have to put writing deadlines […]
#NationalBeerDay: 5 Very Florida Craft Beers (Part 2)
This week — April 7, 2016— was National Beer Day. Here’s Part 2 of my post about about our craft beer, one of the reasons I love Florida. (To read Part 1 CLICK HERE) As I said on Tuesday, good craft beer captures the heart and soul of a place. The U.S. now has more […]
#NationalBeerDay: 5 Very Florida Craft Beers (Part 1)
This week — April 7, 2016— is National Beer Day. And craft beer is one one of the reasons I love Florida. A good craft beer captures the heart and soul of a place. I love Florida’s heart and soul, so that must be why I love Florida’s craft breweries. The U.S. now has more craft […]
10 Years Later, Orlando’s Jennifer Kesse Still Missing
Writing about both central Florida and the DNA’s role in solving crimes this week, I was reminded of Jennifer Kesse, a well-known missing person’s case out of Orlando that I’ve blogged about before. This January (2016) marked the 10-year anniversary of 24-year-old Kesse’s disappearance. Are you familiar with the case? Her family works hard to keep […]
Speaking of Superheroes: John Rambo and David Morrell
Memories are fun, aren’t they? I blogged recently about the current battle, Batman v. Superman. But here’s another superhero duo I blogged about four years ago. Rambo and Me. Did you see it? What do Sylvester Stallone and Diane Capri have in common? More than you might think. Give up? Here’s a hint: Another hint? Okay […]
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