It’s that time of year again … when parents everywhere breathe a deep sigh of relief as they no longer are in charge of keeping their youngsters busy for a good eight hours a day. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun if us adults went back to school, too. The following […]
psychological thrillers
Series Review: You on Netflix
On the surface, You seemed like a series I wouldn’t enjoy. It’s about a stalker-turned-murderer who is obsessed with the woman he’s dating. It’s (mostly) told from his point of view (there are a few instances when we flip to the victim’s point of view, but for the most part, it’s his story). As I’ve […]
The Pros and Cons of Dating a Cop in a Haunted Town
Redemption, Wisconsin is like no other town. Redemption decides who it wants living there … and who it doesn’t. Some people even say the entire town is haunted. In celebration of the publication of The Evil That Was Done, the third book in my award-winning “Secrets of Redemption series,” I thought I’d let our heroine […]
Book Club Discussion Questions PERFECT for Psychological Thrillers, Mysteries, Supernatural and Horror Stories
A few years back, someone posted a question on Goodreads asking if any book club discussion questions existed for my book, The Stolen Twin. Even though it had never occurred to me to provide them, the question still gave me pause. I’m an English Major, so I always thought of “literary” books as discussion question […]
The Story Behind the Story: “The Evil That Was Done”
The Evil That Was Done is the third book in my award-winning Secrets of Redemption series (it also had the title “What Was Done,” more on that below). It has the distinction of being the first third book in my first series. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like writing a series, I […]
Redemption’s Birth: Chapter 3
Redemption, Wisconsin is not like any other town. Redemption decides who it wants to live in its town … and who it does not. This is the story of the birth of Redemption, the place where my award-winning series “Secrets of Redemption” takes place. You can get started with Chapter 1 here. “You are still […]
Redemption’s Birth: Chapter 2
Redemption, Wisconsin is not like any other town. Redemption decides who it wants to live in its town … and who it does not. This is the story of the birth of Redemption, the place where my award-winning series “Secrets of Redemption” takes place. You can get started with Chapter 1 here. April 22, 1888 […]
Redemption’s Birth: Chapter 1
Redemption, Wisconsin is not like any other town. Redemption decides who it wants to live in its town … and who it does not. This is the story of the birth of Redemption, the place where my award-winning series “Secrets of Redemption” takes place. April 20, 1888 Spring had finally arrived in Southern Wisconsin. While […]
Book Review: Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. She was beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend made a teenaged golden couple. She was days away from an idyllic post-exams summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her. And then she was gone. Now, her […]
5 Reasons Why Summertime Is The BEST Time For Reading
Okay, so yes, I’m clearly biased and definitely think ANY time is the best time for reading. That said, summer seems practically made for getting lost in a great book. Let’s dig into five reasons why, now. 1. Summer is a time to pause. If you look at the natural flow of a year—spring is […]