Those of you who live in Maryland (or are willing to take a short vacation), please join me for one of my book launch parties for The Carolina Emerald. Sponsored by Dickinson Jewelers, these parties are really fun. There’s always … Continue reading →
Have you ever wanted to see your name appear in a book? Well, now’s your opportunity. To celebrate The Pirate’s Ruby, the second book in the Jeweler’s Gemstone Mystery Series, Dickinson Jewelers is holding a cocktail party at their Dunkirk, … Continue reading →
Back in second grade when I was penning my first “books,” my vision of publishing went something like this: I’d awake full of creative energy and climb the stairs to my writing room — a high tower featuring floor-to-ceiling windows … Continue reading →
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m writing frantically to complete The Pirate’s Ruby, the second in the jeweler’s granddaughter cozy mystery series. A few weeks ago, select patrons of JT’s Kitchen had a sneak preview of the book. … Continue reading →
Blogs routinely contain posts from the author apologizing for disappearing for a few months. I’m going to break with tradition and not apologize or offer excuses. Though this blog has been idle, you all have been in my thoughts as … Continue reading →
Sometimes Nature provides the most amazing surprises. The ospreys who nest in North Beach, Maryland — and inspired the name for my fictional Osprey Beach community — returned early this year. Being a fan, I lost no time in hauling … Continue reading →
As we bid adieu to the holiday season, it’s often inspiring to reflect on holidays past before marching into the future. Do you remember the first time you saw Santa? Was he ringing a bell in the cold? Riding in … Continue reading →
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday. … Continue reading →
One of the things I love about living near the Chesapeake Bay is the creativity of holiday decorations. The first time I saw Santa lounging in the back of a boat, hanging on for dear life to a leaping rockfish, … Continue reading →
What happens when you take a shy mystery writer, whisk her away from her computer and plunk her down in the middle of a dazzling book party held in a jewelry store? That’s what I was about to find out … Continue reading →
