There are lots of reasons to love Florida. Which is why my Hunt for Justice books are set in Tampa, Florida, where the fictional star of this series, Judge Willa Carson, lives. One of my favorite things about the Tampa Bay Area (besides the natural beauty, of course…) is discovering the little nuggets of its […]
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Strange Crimes in Tampa
By now, you know that I love Florida. 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 the strange and mysterious side of Florida, which is part of the intrigue. It’s not only my love […]
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge
One of my favorite things about the Tampa Bay Area (besides the natural beauty, of course…) is discovering the 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 through our stories. […]
Cold Cases in Tampa, Florida
As you already know, there are lots of reasons why I love Florida. Which is why my Hunt for Justice books are set in Tampa, Florida, where the fictional star of this series, Judge Willa Carson, lives. Tampa’s beautiful sandy beaches, historic riverwalk, and laid-back culture are all appealing. Of course, as a mystery thriller […]
What to do in Tampa Bay
This time of year when the temperatures drop below freezing in most of the northern hemisphere, I’m especially appreciative of my state’s warmth. But there are lots of reasons why I love Florida. Which is why my Hunt for Justice books are set in Tampa, Florida, where the fictional star of this series, Judge Willa […]
Florida’s Hidden Treasures – Part 3
As a mystery writer, I try to peer into the strange and mysterious side of Florida, which is part of the intrigue! It’s not only my love for beach weather that compels me to set the Hunt for Justice Mystery Series in the Sunshine State. It’s the rich history. There’s also something about the contrast between […]
Florida’s Hidden Treasures Part 2
By now, you know that I love Florida. 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 the strange and mysterious side of Florida, which is part of the intrigue It’s not only my love […]
Florida’s Hidden Treasures Part 1
By now, you know that I love Florida. 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 the darker side of Florida’s history, which is part of the intrigue! You know I love reading a […]
Crime: Some like it hot, some like it cold
Crime in Paradise is a frequent theme in my thrillers. I’ve written numerous books set in the Sunshine State, partly because I live in Florida and know it well. Another reason is because statistics show that Florida’s weather may influence crime rates and the types of crime found in the state. When we think of […]
Palm Beach: The Breakers, The Bunker, and the Everglades Club
In Jack the Reaper, the latest thriller in my Hunt for Jack Reacher Series, FBI Special Agents Kim Otto and Carlos Gaspar spend some time in Palm Beach tracking down leads connected to the Hunt for Jack Reacher. Have you ever been to Palm Beach? As a snowbird, I spend my winters in Florida, but […]
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