Calling all reviewers and book bloggers!

You’ve been hearing me go on about my upcoming rock & roll mystery, World Enough. You’ve seen that Catriona McPherson notes its “authority,” calling it “highly recommended.” And that Joe Finder calls it “excellent,”...

Celebrating a free and independent press

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, let us celebrate and continue to support the free press, which holds the powers that be accountable by asking the questions and digging up the answers. The press is a vital part of our democracy and must be protected. So on this...

Favorite films about writing…

Besides the beach, a holiday is a chance to catch up on some favorite movies (ideally, in an air-conditioned setting)! Dana Cameron, a lovely writer of killer mysteries (who also just had her “Site Unseen” made into a movie for the Hallmark channel),...

Holiday weekend tips for pets

Enjoy the Fourth of July weekend but keep your pets safe and healthy too. These smart tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association cover everything from fireworks to picnic safety: tips

Happy #FelineFriday and #FelineFourth

My sister Cat Writers Association writer Layla Morgan Wilde shares these tips for keeping your kitty cool and calm during what can be a disturbing holiday. TO start with, keep kitty inside…more here.

An embarrassment of riches…

As you may know, I’ve got my big rock ‘n’ roll noir, World Enough, cued up to come out Nov. 1 in the states (it pubs earlier in the UK). And my next Blackie & Care feline mystery, Cross My Path, is in edits and scheduled for June 2018 (both with...