That is what a reader said about my latest book, Exposed. A contemporary romantic suspense, it’s the story of Layla Forrester, a high-powered attorney, and Jack Trenton, an EMT that responds to a hazmat incident involving her. You can order this page-turner today. Exposed blurb Fiercely independent lawyer Layla Forrester has been hurt, and she never wants to be hurt again. Because she protects her heart as vigilantly as she protects her ailing father, she has more enemies than friends. Now one of them has threatened her life. EMT Jack Trenton seeks redemption over his father’s death. When he responds Read More
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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 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
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
My Secret Strategies for Handling Edits
Okay, this post is going to be really short because I’m on deadline and my revisions are due back to my editor Julie Sturgeon by Saturday. Many readers ask me how I handle editing and revising my manuscripts. I have decided to reveal a few of my deepest secrets. Some of my editing strategies for The Last Crossing: 1. Set the timer on my iPhone for 30 minutes so I get up and move around. It’s good for my health and clears my mind. Plus, potty break. (amended: Pay attention when the timer goes off.) 2. Set my iPhone Read More