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

My Top 9 Books from 2019

Why 9 instead of 10? Because everybody does Top 10. I wanted to change it up a little. My reading goal for 2019 was to read more non-fiction, and am I ever glad I did. The books I read enlightened, challenged, and amazed me. Here are my top 9 reads from last year. Non-fiction Dare to Lead by Brene Brown I figured Dare to Lead would help in my role as secretary for my writing chapter. The benefits of this book extend far beyond any role in leadership. Brene Brown’s insights on how we behave based on our vulnerability was 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

Love’s Courage: Square Peg in a Round Hole?

Most romance readers prefer a particular heat level in romance. These levels range from inspirational, where there is no intimate contact below the neck, to sweet, aka “behind closed doors,” where intimacy occurs, but the reader uses her imagination. Next is sensual where romantic scenes are more detailed, but not as numerous as spicy, where heat level is high and intimate scenes are frequent. Finally, erotica, which burns up the pages (and the romance market). When I was having coffee with my editor, Julie Sturgeon, we had a conversation about these levels. She suggested that readers will read “down” according Read More

The Cavanaugh House Audiobook is on Tour and You Could Be the Winner!

  AudioBookworm is featuring the audiobook version of The Cavanaugh House on a tour from May 3-12. Join the fun and enter to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! See the tour schedule below.   About the Narrator: Amy McFadden  has narrated over 250 titles in many different genres with a focus on Comedic Fiction, Romance, and not-super-violent Thrillers.  She is an Earphones Award winner, and a four-time Audie Award finalist in Humor, Mystery/Thriller and Literary Fiction.     What readers are saying about the audiobook version of The Cavanaugh House: “The Cavanaugh House is one of the best audiobooks Read More