Do you know one landmark that’s referenced in almost every one of my books set in Florida? Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. That’s because it’s one of the true gems of the city. So I wanted to introduce Bayshore Boulevard to those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting it. Arguably Bayshore Boulevard’s heartiest claim to […]
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Diane Capri Steps Into the Shoes of Jordan Fox
I recently had an opportunity to step into Jordan Fox‘s world and it was truly surreal. No, I wasn’t sent to solve a cold case or to investigate a suspicious airplane crash. I was invited to a press event – a VIP reception and preview of the “Dalí and da Vinci” art exhibit at St. Petersburg’s Dalí […]
Chilling Photos From An Abandoned Cigar Factory
In the mystery serial False Truth that Beth Dexter writes with me, reporter Jordan Fox makes a visit to a cigar factory. I won’t give away any spoilers, but you know what I’m talking about if you’ve read the books that have been published so far. The factory Jordan goes to is a lot like this one, built in […]
Saturday Special: The Strawberry Festival
Last week was National Strawberry Day. You celebrated, right?? Here in Florida, we celebrate with the Strawberry Festival. It’s similar to a state fair, complete with a midway and musical acts, except with an added emphasis on Florida’s Favorite Red Fruit. In my Hunt for Justice thriller Fatal Distraction, Jess Kimball notices the abundance of strawberry fields in Florida […]
Boat Crashes Into Restaurant
“In like a lion, out like a lamb.” That’s the expression assigned to the month of March, and so far, it’s holding true in many parts of the U.S., including here in Florida. In my thriller Fatal Distraction, Jess Kimball remarks: “The day was cool but sunny and dry, the kind of weather Floridians loved […]
Why Oliver Sullivan Attempts Lucid Dreaming
In my thriller Fatal Distraction, Oliver Sullivan uses a technique called lucid dreaming to help him cope with lifelong grief–the death of his son. Here’s a description from Fatal Distraction about what Oliver Sullivan does and why he does it. “[Oliver] allowed himself to sink into light sleep again, or perhaps a state close to self-hypnosis, lucid dreaming, […]
A Mystery Writer’s Life In Zero Words or Less
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 […]
Is It Too Early For A Drink in Dublin?
OK, this is the coolest thing I’ve found in a while. If you’ve finished False Truth 6, you know why this is relevant. Since it was just released this week, I won’t give any spoilers. But check this out: http://www.earthcam.com/ It’s a website listing various locations around the world that have a camera set up, […]
Saturday Special: Some Weekend Smiles
Are you enjoying any holiday activities this weekend? I went recently to the Christmas shows at Disney and saw various Spectacles of Lights. The lights are up in Traverse City, too. How beautiful!!! The twinkling beauty reminds me of rookie journalist Jordan Fox’s trip to Haiti in False Truth 5… a place where Jordan encounters […]
Willa’s winter vacation slams into Cold Justice
Judge Willa Carson planned a peaceful winter vacation in Michigan. Then, Willa remembers how much she hates the cold. Alright, not so bad once you remember how to deal with it, right? But, just as she’s about to embrace this perfect winter vacation, her plans literally slam to a screeching halt. Now I’ve given you a preview, and […]
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