Leslie Budewitz takes a turn…

Maybe you know Leslie Budewitz from her tasty spice shop mysteries or the food lovers’ village books. These cozies are full of mouth-watering crime and detection, and I’d be thrilled to have Leslie drop by for those alone. But this spring, Leslie is...

Virtual book tour visit from Judy Copek

Hi everyone! It’s been a while! But in the interim, I’ve finished the first draft of a standalone WIP (more about that sometime later) and I’ve gotten my first vaccine! Yay! But the world moves on, and that includes new books by friends and...

The magic of cats … and a giveaway

I wrote about cat magic for Kings River Life this week – and we included a giveaway! You’ve got to click through to enter, but here’s a teaser: Sometimes, the lack of a reaction tells you more than any startled gasp ever could. That’s what I’m realizing...

“The Inside Job,” a short story

Hi folks! This story was published in Masthead: Best New England Crime Stories, an anthology just packed with goodies! I recommend picking up a copy (your local library might have it). But I’m reprinting my own contributions, “The Inside Job,” below:...