Some Great Deals for You This Week!

Want a free audiobook? You can snap up a free audiobook edition of one of my mysteries right now. Listening readers say my stories are made even more compelling by the wonderful narration of Amy McFadden. Two of my books are featured on the website https://freeaudiobookcodes.com/ .  Which one would you like to listen to? Just click on the button below the book you choose, then click on the Get Promo Code button. ACX, my audiobook publisher, only releases a certain number of codes for a limited time, so get yours now before they run out. The Cavanaugh House (586 Read More

What Makes a Good Book Title?

Have you ever chosen a book based on its title? I’ve always wanted to title a book with some literary or religious allusion, like Brave New World by Aldous Huxley or The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. Or even a musical or cultural reference like Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin. Titles, by the way, are not copyrighted, so I could have titled my book To Kill a Mockingbird. I also like titles that are a pull quote about a major theme from the book.   So, my original title for The Last Crossing was All Read More

5 Topics to Know About Before You Read THE LAST CROSSING

The Last Crossing Book 3 in The Finger Lakes Mysteries Release date: Nov. 30, 2018 Paranormal mystery, paranormal romance, mystery Click to order What was going on in Jesse Graham’s world in 1969, the setting for The Last Crossing? Vietnam War protests were at an all-time high, lots of people were getting high, the Women’s Liberation Movement was making gains, though meeting with derision in many quarters, and Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.   Amid all this social upheaval, people were still pursuing normal things like …   Books Jesse is an English teacher, Read More

A Ghostly Mystery Coming Soon

Does Halloween put you in the mood for a ghost story? Then The Last Crossing is for you! The third book in the Finger Lakes Mystery series, this book follows The Cavanaugh House and Buried Secrets. Once again Jesse Graham’s life is turned upside down by a ghostly visit. This time it’s a child whose presence will disrupt the relationships most important in Jesse’s life. Pre-order your copy here. Here’s a sneak peek at the opening scene of The Last Crossing:   Chapter One June 1969 It was the whistle of the train at midnight that signaled another ghost. Jesse Read More

Four Mysteries I Couldn’t Put Down

When I was a media specialist (school librarian) I always planned special “March is Reading Month” activities to promote reading and books  for my students. To celebrate Reading Month this year, I thought I’d share some book recommendations with you.  When my friends tell me about a book they’ve enjoyed, I put the title and author in “Notes” on my iPhone. That way when I go to the bookstore or the library, I have great recommendations at my fingertips. Go ahead, write these down. Then leave me a comment with one or two of your favorites. The House on Tradd Street Read More