A few years back, I discovered that if a lake is cold enough, and deep enough, it doesn’t give up its dead. In other words, if someone drowns in that cold, deep lake, their bodies will rarely surface. Needless to day, the mystery author in me was delighted to learn such a morbid fact, especially …
The Story Behind the Story: “Mysteries, Midsummer Sun and Murders” Read More »
Note: Mysteries, Midsummer Sun and Murders is a cozy mystery anthology I’m a part of with a Charlie Kingsley story called Loch Ness Murder. Below is an excerpt. Chapter 1 “Wait, which monster did you say you wanted to document again?” Nancy’s voice floated across the lobby as I pulled open the door to the Redemption Inn, …
New to Redemption and Riverview? Or have you read a book or two and are you wondering how everything fits together? You’ve come to the right place! Here’s a list of 10 facts that are designed to help you understand the world of Riverview and Redemption. 1. Riverview, Wisconsin, is a college town modeled after …
An Overview of the Towns of Redemption and Riverview Read More »
The first book I ever wrote, Mirror Image, took me twenty-some years to write. I was in high school when the idea first came to me. I originally thought it would be a just a quick, little short story I would bang out in a day or two, but no matter how much I worked …
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Riverview, Wisconsin Read More »
Author note: If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you already know that for every book I release, I do a Story Behind the Story version where I share a little bit about the inspiration and writing of each book. As Charlie always has a lot to say, I thought I’d invite her to …
What Does Charlie think about “Murder Next Door?” Read More »
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with vampires. There was a year in elementary school where I was terrified of vampires. I can’t remember what triggered it (although, knowing me, I probably read some adult vampire book I had no business reading, like Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot) but whatever …
“Murder Next Door” New Book Celebration and Giveaway! Read More »
In late 2020 or early 2021 (I can’t remember the exact timing anymore), a fellow author friend of mine approached me about doing a list building mystery anthology featuring female detectives or sleuths. It would be available for the month of October 2021 for free in exchange for an email. After that, the anthology would …
Chapter 1 “Charlie!” Mildred, my tea customer, opened her door and ushered me inside, straight into a cloud of floral perfume so strong, I could feel my eyes watering. Her blue pantsuit was clean and pressed, and her grey, permed hair looked freshly styled, like she had just returned from the hairdresser. “Oh, you didn’t …
