You’re probably wondering why I’m writing about 1968. I’m reflecting on that year because I set both The Cavanaugh House and Buried Secrets in 1968. Why? For two reasons. First, I remember 1968 and they say, “Write what you know.” I loved living in that era. Who wouldn’t, what with the Beatles and protest marches and hippies and flowers in your hair? The second reason is because of the lack of cell phone technology. I wanted Jesse to be on her own in dangerous situations. No texting or calling for help. In Read More
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A Dash of Romance Spices Up the Mystery of The Cavanaugh House
In honor of The Cavanaugh House $.99 Kindle Countdown Deal, I thought I would post one of my favorite excerpts from the book. Though I’ve marketed this novel as a Cozy Mystery, it could also be considered Romantic Suspense. I set the story in 1968 at a time when telephones were landlines, usually one-to-a-house. That way, my protagonist Jesse Graham would not have instant access to 911 or help of any kind when she got into dangerous situations. This era also meant that the Woman’s Liberation Movement shaped Jesse, so she is ultra-sensitive to comments and attitudes that do not Read More