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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
More Stratotankers Coming To MacDill
Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. That’s the message implied from an announcement that the Base will soon be adding eight Stratotankers to its fleet. Sounds impressive, right? But what’s a Stratotanker? Its full name is a KC-135 Stratotanker, and it’s an aircraft designed to refuel other planes, mid-air. It lies […]
New! Quotable You!
We love getting your favorite quotes from my books for our Quote Capri collection. We’ve posted several on the Quote Capri page. To see the full collection, CLICK HERE. We’ve posted more on Instagram. Have you seen those? If you’d like to see them, CLICK HERE. Reader Beth DeBevoise suggested that I should start quoting […]
Tampa Bay AirFest 2014
This weekend, jets are going to soar over Tampa Bay. It’s Tampa Bay AirFest 2014, an impressive display of aerial accomplishments at MacDill Air Force Base. After a two year absence, AirFest is back! The event draws large crowds of about 150,000 over the two days. It’s a special weekend because MacDill opens its gates to […]
Saturday Special: The Twelve Sweeps NY Times Best Sellers
Alright, mystery/thriller fans. Big news. Thanks to you, the book we’ve been working so hard on, The Twelve’s Deadly Dozen, captured 3 BIG BESTSELLER LISTS last week! That tops the list of highlights in today’s Saturday Special. Heck, so far it tops highlights of the year! 1. Big Bestseller lists are not published immediately. But we relied on […]
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