What Happens Next …

You have a crime. You want to solve it. How does that evolve into an 80,000 word manuscript? That’s what I’m talking about today in my guest post on Mystery Fanfare!”Readers often ask how we mystery writers plot. During panel discussions, this...

The story behind “Code Grey”

In “Code Grey,” the ninth Dulcie Schwartz mystery, my heroine, Dulcie, is back once again in the library. It’s spring break, but she’s so close to finishing her doctoral dissertation that she can taste it. With her boyfriend and all her buddies out of town for the...

Cat Chat with the Animal Radio Lady

A few weeks ago, I had a lovely chat about cats, mysteries, and cats in mysteries with Tracie Hotchner, who hosts a wide variety of animal-themed podcasts. Our talk is up today at Cat Chat. Of course, because it’s a podcast, you can download it – and all of her...