I’m often asked at author events, “Why did you set The Finger Lakes Mysteries in the late 1960s?” I love that question! When the story idea for The Cavanaugh House first came to me, I told Rich about it. We were driving to visit my family in Rochester, New York. We’d planned to visit the Finger Lakes region since Rich had never been there. He suggested I set my mystery in that area. (More on that story in another blog.) Aside from Rich’s brilliant suggestion, here are three reasons why I chose that era. Technology Does anyone remember the 1980s Read More
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When I Can’t Write, I Read, Watch, and Listen
THE CAVANAUGH HOUSE Craving apple crisp and pumpkin spice anything? Must be fall and time for a good ghost story. You’re in luck. The Cavanaugh House is on sale for 99 cents through September 23. Order your copy today at Amazon. On a brisk morning walk with Rich, this happened. I blame the driver who waved us across the street but gave no indication of which way he was turning. Looking back to check if he was coming my way, I didn’t see the bump where the asphalt met the corner concrete gutter. Down I went. Isn’t falling interesting? As Read More
The Finger Lakes Mysteries Series Available on Audiobook
When I decided to narrate my audiobook edition of The Last Crossing, I didn’t know how important the following would be: Don’t narrate right after brushing my teeth and gargling. My mouth is dry and makes clicking sounds when I speak. Turn off my phone or leave it upstairs on the kitchen table. Increase the size of the document so I can see the text above the microphone. Don’t eat foods that make me burp (I know. TMI) Practice, practice, practice before I record. It’s been a fun journey for Rich and me. The training we took helped, but some 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