Have you experienced the rich culture of San Diego? In Jack of Spades, Agent Otto is too busy tracking down Jack Reacher to take in the city’s many attractions but if she had free time, she would add these five pit stops to her “must see” list. Known for its beaches, craft beer and […]
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Cold Cases in Laconia, New Hampshire
In my new Hunt for Jack Reacher thriller, Jack of Spades, FBI Special Agent Kim Otto begins in Laconia, New Hampshire. Laconia is a picturesque city located in Belknap County with a population of around 16,000. Despite its relatively small size, the city offers an abundance of activities for residents and visitors alike, especially for […]
THANKSGIVING: PLEASURE OR PERIL?
For all of us celebrating American Thanksgiving, I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend with friends and family. As with every year – this year I am especially thankful for you, the best readers in the world! It may not be Thanksgiving Day where you live, but I still wish you a day full […]
THE DANGEROUS SIDE OF DNA
You know I’m interested in justice because of my background as a lawyer. So of course, I write mystery/thriller/suspense. What else? DNA comes up all the time in my research and in my writing. I use it frequently in my Hunt for Jack Reacher Series books like Jack and Joe. And in my books about the […]
Con artist, copy cat killer, or hero?
Is Jack Reacher friend or foe? That’s the million dollar question that’s kept readers on the edge of their seats since Lee Child began writing the Jack Reacher novels more than twenty years ago. In my latest thriller, Black Jack, Reacher once again finds himself in the spotlight. Is he really the return serial killer as […]
Happy #BookLoversDay! And A Giveaway!
Happy National Book Lovers Day! And A Giveaway! Every year on August 9th, we celebrate National Book Lovers Day. Who’s with me?! To me, Book Lovers Day is a reminder of my appreciation for you — the best readers in the world. If you’re a book lover, you deserve to be celebrated. And this is your […]
Reflections from my trip to NYC for ThrillerFest
So? What did I miss? I’m back home now, and I’ve just finished unpacking my bags from a thrilling trip to New York City! The 11th annual ThrillerFest was held July 5-9, and this year’s conference of thriller writers was especially exciting for me. My Hunt for Jack Reacher novel Jack and Joe was a Thriller Award Finalist for Best E-Book […]
Catching You Up On My Whirlwind Summer!
Ah, bookworm problems… This is the story of my life! Yours too? Except, in my case this summer, the whole “new book, no sleep” thing applies not only to reading, but also to writing! Yes, I’m writing a new book. Several, actually. Let me catch you up: I’ve moved my home base from Florida to […]
How a Vacuum Solved a Utah Cold Case
I’ve done a lot of research on the topic of DNA as a mystery and thriller writer, and because of my background as an attorney. Just when you think you know everything a writer needs to know about DNA, you find another fascinating morsel. Let me preface by saying that DNA can be unreliable. In my […]
IPPY Award Goes to… JACK AND JOE!
I’m thrilled to share the news with you that Jack and Joe is officially the winner of an IPPY Award What is an IPPY Award? The 2016 Independent Publisher Book Awards are presented to the year’s best titles in independent publishing. Jack and Joe received the Silver Medal in the category of Best Mystery/Thriller eBook. The Independent […]
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