Do You Judge a Book by Its Cover?

Writing a book is hard. Thinking of a title and a book cover is sometimes harder. Especially because those are the first two things that readers are influenced by. For some of my books, like The Cavanaugh House and The Last Crossing, Boris (my muse) whispered the inspiration for the title and cover in my ear. I knew what they would be from the get-go. But Boris must have been on vacation in the Bahamas when it came to Buried Secrets and Exposed The initial title for Buried Secrets was The Mystery at St. Bartholomew’s. It sounded like a Nancy Drew Read More

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

A Sale, a Giveaway and Angelique’s Surname

The Sale: If you loved The Cavanaugh House but haven’t read book 2 in the series, now is your chance! Buried Secrets is on sale for only 99 cents through Nov. 23 at midnight. You’ll love the twists and turns! Get your copy now on Amazon. Thank you for voting for Angelique’s surname. Something really cool happened last week. The day after you voted, Rich got a new Ancestry “hint” about his 9th great-grandmother. This document was a listing of his 9th great-grandmother’s family members, and guess what? She had a sister named…drum roll, please…Angelique!! Wow! Is that synchronicity or Read More

What Book Kept You Up at Night?

Author’s note: I apologize to those of you who subscribe to my Mystery Lovers’ Newsletter. This is a repeat because I’m so darned excited about these things Whether I’m writing a book or reading a book, I’m in my happy place.  #amwriting Just a heads-up for my loyal followers. The Last Crossing is on sale this week until June 15 at midnight for only 99 cents. If you haven’t read this third book in the Finger Lakes Mysteries, snap up a copy now, not just for the mystery, but what happens with Marty and Maggie??? Readers want to know! Snap up your Read More

Celebrating Spring Fever with a Sale and a Giveaway

Happy Spring! Even though it was snowing yesterday, the air feels different—warmer, moister, kinder. Maybe it’s all in my head. Spring Fever for sure. Well, it makes me want to celebrate, so I’m giving away a swag bag with a copy of Buried Secrets, and I’m putting The Cavanaugh House on sale. I hope you’ll join in my celebration. I’d love for you to read my book or win my swag bag. The Cavanaugh House – only 99 cents on Amazon from March 25-31. Click to order your copy now! “This house held secrets …” A broken heart. A haunted Read More