Jessie Chandler is a sweetie pie. She has a wide grin that makes you feel instantly at home and a sense of humor that keeps you laughing. So how did a nice girl like that end up getting involved in not one but three murders? Writing books, of course! The workings of an author’s mind can make any law officer cringe, and Jessie is no … Continue reading Pickles, Renaissance Faires, Bingo & Murder
Joelle Charbonneau walks into a room with a quiet, confident grace that marks her as someone special. With a radiant smile, the tall, lean figure of a dancer, and gorgeous red hair, she stands out — in a good way. And when she sings “Black Velvet” with Heather Graham at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL, well watch out — she will rock your … Continue reading Murder, Roller Skates, and the SATs
I dare you. Go ahead and read the excerpt of Marcia Talley’s book, Last Refuge, and see if you can resist buying it and reading it to the end. I know I couldn’t, but then again, I love Marcia Talley — both in print and in person. I’m lucky to see her so often at my writer’s meetings. The woman is a veritable imp — with … Continue reading Marcia Talley: Murder with Cleavage
I walk into the Hyatt lounge. A woman with dark sunglasses, blonde hair, and a dynamite figure sits at a bar height table. She has the aura of a character from a Fellini film — perhaps she is Madam X waiting for her contact, or Jackie O , hiding from public adoration? She spots me, smiles, and throws an arm around me in a hug. … Continue reading Elaine Viets: Paddle Boards, Dead End Jobs, & Murder
OMG! I Won!!! I still cannot believe it. I actually won the 2011 Golden Heart for my novel, Spy in the Mirror. Wow. The impact it’s already had on my career is amazing. Agents, editors, and booksellers literally pressed their business cards into my hand as I exited the ballroom. Considering the many “we love this … but,” rejections, and the major book deal that … Continue reading The Golden Heart
