Some crazy stuff happens in Florida. In my books that are set in Florida, the crazy stuff that happens is fiction. But the craziest stories that come out of the Sunshine State are the ones that no fiction writer would ever make up. Because they’re just too bizarre. Take this one, for example, as a […]
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Saturday Special: April Showers Bring…?
You know how the saying goes. April showers bring May flowers. That may be true, but look what else April showers bring: Beautiful sunsets! Can you imagine being a passenger in that plane on the left, flying through that stunning evening sky? What a treat! This sunset happened after a full day of storms in […]
Fishnado!
Welcome to the FMWA’s Florida’s Crazy Blog Hop! “Florida is a giant bug light for crazy people.” – Phyllis Smallman, SleuthFest 2014 It’s no surprise to any author living in Florida that some of the craziest stories we can write are actually inspired by true events in our sunshine state. Join us in exploring a […]
Saturday Special: Procrastination Is Genetic?
Did you see the study about procrastination that came out this week? The study was published in Psychological Science. It found that procrastination is a trait that can be inherited. That makes me feel a lot better! Of course, I know DNA is destiny. That’s why I have my mother’s eyes and my my dad’s hair. […]
New Release Cover Reveal!
Today is a terrific day for me. I found out last night that YOU, the Best Readers In The World, put Deadly Dozen on the USA Today Bestseller List for the sixth straight week! Take a bow! You’re amazing! But that’s not all! I’m finally able to share a special cover with you. If you’re […]
Saturday Special: Reviving The Past
Happy Saturday, one and all! Congratulations on making it to the weekend! This week, we here in Diane Capri World have been doing a bit of reflecting on the past. Maybe it has something to do with Spring Cleaning, getting a new start, and all that. 1. For starters, Deadly Dozen hit the USA Today Bestsellers […]
Pony Express Appreciation Day
I’m declaring today Pony Express Appreciation Day! You know why, don’t you? Today is the 154th anniversary of the Pony Express! Everybody, take a moment to thank your postwoman or man! That’s right – on this very day in 1860, teams of horse and riders left two spots in the United States – Sacramento, California, and […]
Tampa Gets Its Palace Back
There’s an institution in downtown Tampa that’s had a more interesting life than you, me, and Jack Reacher combined. It’s called The Floridan, and it’s a bar, a hotel, and a restaurant. That doesn’t make it unusual. But its life story does. The Floridan Hotel, also known as the Hotel Floridan, opened in 1927, with […]
Saturday Special: Change Is In The Air
Change is in the air. Do you feel it? I mean that quite literally — central Florida is COVERED in pollen! Apparently spring took its cue from the calendar and arrived here in full force. Antihistamines to the rescue! Have the seasons started changing yet where you live? In addition to the weather, several other […]
Revealing Fingerprints
109 years ago today, for the first time ever, fingerprint evidence was used in a high-profile murder case. A pair of shopkeepers in London — Thomas and Ann Farrow — were found beaten to death. Scotland Yard detected the motive to be robbery. By examining the Farrows’ cash box, they were able to pick out […]
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