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 →
Do you remember the first time you saw Santa Claus? Was he ringing a bell in the cold? Riding in a parade? Ho-ho-ho’ing in the mall? I was maybe six years old when Santa lumbered through our front door, all … 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 →
