If you’re new to the world of Charlie Kingsley, you may be wondering how we ended up here (as it is a rather strange path) so I thought I’d take a moment to clear a few things up. The Murder Before Christmas takes place in Redemption, Wisconsin, and is a spin-off of my Secrets of […]
Charlie Kingsley Mysteries
Florence’s Pecan Fingers Cookie Recipe
Let me begin by saying I have no idea who Florence is. This was another Christmas cookie tradition, along with the Merry Christmas Butter Cookies, Mom would also make pecan fingers. Mom didn’t have much of a sweet tooth, and these cookies aren’t as sweet as other Christmas cookies, so they might be a good […]
Merry Christmas Butter Cookie Recipe
My mother would have been delighted with this blog post. Three of her favorite things in life were: Mystery books Baking Christmas She was an avid reader of all things mystery, but she vastly preferred cozy mysteries over the psychological thrillers I was writing at the time. (Although to her credit, and much to my […]
Cover Reveal: “Ice Cold Murder”
It’s here! Ice Cold Murder, which is Book 2 in the brand new Charlie Kingsley Mystery series! Check it out: It’s on preorder and set for a Jan 25, 2022 release. Here’s a sneak peek at the description: When Charlie agrees to accompany her friend Claire to her late grandmother’s reading of the will, she assumes […]
The Story Behind the Story: “The Murder Before Christmas”
I never dreamed Charlie Kingsley would become such a major force in my life. I was in my twenties when I first had the glimmering of the idea that would eventually become It Began With a Lie. At the time, I thought it was going to be a one-off, standalone book, focused mainly on Becca […]
Excerpt: “The Murder Before Christmas”
Chapter 1 “So, Courtney, is it?” I asked with what I hoped was a comforting and nonthreatening smile. I set the mug holding my newest tea blend I’d created for the Christmas season—a variety of fresh mint and a couple of other secret ingredients— down on the kitchen table. I called it “Candy Cane Concoctions,” […]
Short Story Excerpt: “A Grave Error”
Wanna sneak peek of my new Charlie Kingsley Mystery series? Keep reading for a a brand new Halloween short story, A Grave Error, that’s now available for MPW Virtual Book Club members. What does it take to become a member? Why it’s free! All of you have to do is create an account. The Charlie Kingsley Mysteries […]
Cover Reveal: “The Murder Before Christmas”
It’s here! My brand new Christmas murder mystery that also kicks off the brand new Charlie Kingsley Mystery series! Check it out: It’s on preorder and set for a November 9, 2021 release. Here’s a sneak peek at the description: If you’ve got a problem, Charlie Kingsley probably has a tea that’ll help make it […]