Helping Houston

There are so many people who need so much – the Red Cross is a great place to start. But for those of you who, like me, are animal lovers, here is a link to SPCA Texas: spca.org or here. SPCA Texas has also posted an Amazon wishlist for those who would rather...

Can cats see things we can’t?

Happy #FelineFriday! To celebrate what we’ve all long suspected, I’m sharing an article that suggests that cats (and dogs, too) can “see” things that are invisible to the human eye – certain wavelengths and lights. And maybe, just maybe,...

That’s a cougar, and I ain’t lion…

Do we have mountain lions here in Massachusetts, or is the Eastern cougar truly extinct? The question was the basis of my 2014 Pru Marlowe pet noir mystery, Panthers Play for Keeps. It’s a debate that has raged for years and this post on Facebook has brought it...

“Simon … gets it exactly right” (Thank you!)

WORLD ENOUGH weaves together some of my favorite things: A good mystery, a flawed heroine regaining her mojo, and rock ‘n’ roll. Specifically, World Enougj is set in the Boston rock scene and alternative press scene in the mid-80’s. Having been...