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Are You an Intriguing Lady?

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So excited about the upcoming Ladies of Intrigue Event!

Whether you’re a reader or a writer, if you love mysteries and thrillers and want to celebrate women authors, this event is for you. We have a great line up of writers who’ll be presenting including Marcia Clark (of O.J. trial fame) who now writes legal thrillers and best selling suspense author Wendy Corsi Staub. I’m honored to be on a panel with some amazing suspense writers.

  • Learn how these talented authors think, and how they come up with their stories
  • Meet and greet your favorite thriller and mystery writers
  • Have your books autographed

All that and there’s food too!

 

I’m Going on Tour

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Well, virtually anyway. Hope you can come along. The itinerary is below.

At each stop there’ll be something fun: a review, an interview, an excerpt, even the story of how I went from writing about health and wellness to writing about, well, murder.  And, I’ll be popping in to answer comments or questions.

 

There’s also a raffle for those of you who join in the fun.

First prize is a signed copy of the book and a wine glass.

Second prize is a signed copy of the book. 

See you online!

Blog Tour Itinerary: 

August 2 – A Holland Reads – REVIEW

August 2 – Books, Dreams, Life – SPOTLIGHT

August 3 – 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too! – REVIEW

August 3 – A Blue Million Books – INTERVIEW

August 4 – Varietats – REVIEW, GUEST POST

August 5 – Island Confidential – INTERVIEW

August 5 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

August 6 – Jane Reads – REVIEW

August 6 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

August 7 – Deal Sharing Aunt – REVIEW

August 8 – Cozy Up With Kathy – INTERVIEW

August 9 – FUONLYKNEW – REVIEW

August 10 – Laura’s Interests – SPOTLIGHT

August 11 – Brooke Blogs – REVIEW

August 11 – Queen of All She Reads – SPOTLIGHT

 

 

Is it Autism?

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As an author, I do a lot of research. One of the characters in The Scent of Wrath is a young boy with mild brain damage. Although Autism is a different issue, I believe some of the challenges Olivia, the child’s mother, faces will ring true for any parent of a child who is struggling.

I hope this article by Dr. Prezeklasa Auth, which was helpful in my plotting and planning, will be a blessing to someone else.

Have you ever noticed behaviors in your child that seem a little out of the ordinary and wondered if it was autism? Early detection is essential. There is help available. Dr. Melissa Prezeklasa Auth, a Pediatric Neurologist in Laguna Niguel, shares some early warning signs, when to take your child in for an evaluation and what you can do about it if your child is diagnosed. [Read more…] about Is it Autism?

Reviews and Lessons Learned

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The reviews for A Margin of Lust are coming in slowly but surely, and it’s a nerve wracking process. Most of them have been very good, 4 and 5 star, and I’m grateful.  I’m also learning from the comments. Here are the lessons gleaned so far:

People’s perceptions are incredibly varied. 

One reviewer said the book was enjoyable, but you’d probably forget all about it as soon as you finished it. Another said the story stuck with her long after she closed the book.

One reader felt my villain wasn’t diabolical enough. Another said he was so creepy she couldn’t read the story at night.

Writing a series has its advantages. 

Some reviewers felt the marriage issues between Art and Gwen, the main character and her husband, weren’t resolved as well as they could be. Life is complicated and some things take time to sort out. By book two Art has gotten some perspective on his marriage (and so have I!) and shares it with Olivia—the protagonist of that story. If you were one of those who wanted more closure, I hope The Scent of Wrath—out this December—will satisfy.

I achieved at least one of my goals. 

Here’s a review from a Christian blogger and book reviewer who gives me a solid 4.  I’m especially happy to get a positive review from a person of faith, because one of my goals with this novel was to write a thriller that didn’t overemphasize the crimes or contain the bad language and graphic sex so prevalent in the genre. The fact that I could write a book with “Lust” in the title and please a discerning Christian is a win for me.

People actually care.

It’s a very odd feeling to hear that people actually care about the characters who’ve been populating my head for the past three years. It’s humbling and rewarding, but mostly it’s made me realize I have a responsibility to write well, explain more completely, and make each book better than the last.

Thank you to all who’ve taken the time to review the book on Amazon or Goodreads. Your reviews are gold.

Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Sundays!

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THERE’LL BE MURDER, MYSTERY, AND MAYHEM AT A STONE’S THROW WINERY!

San Juan Capistrano’s newest, oldest winery will be featuring local crime writers every other month beginning June 25th. Chad and Linda Kearns, owners of A Stone’s Throw Winery and Giracci Vineyard and Farms, have partnered with O.C.Writers, a network of over 800 local writers, to bring you Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Sundays.

I’ll be there reading from the first book in the 7 Deadly Sins Series, A Margin of Lust.

The Swanner House, named a historic landmark in 2007, and its surrounding 2.6 acres of groves and gardens are home to the new winery and event center. Its rich history, Craftsman era tasting room, dry water tower, and speak-easy style garage inspired the idea. It’s a great backdrop for dark stories.

The events run from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Each will feature two authors. Short readings, time for question and answers, and book signings will be interspersed throughout the afternoon with live music, raffle prizes, and plenty of time to wine taste and enjoy the surroundings.

My buddy J.C. DeLaduranty, retired police chief with over forty years of law enforcement experience, will kick off the entertainment. His novel, Cowards, Crooks, and Warriors, features a dead cop, a ritualistic murder, and a LAPD Occult expert. I’m the second author of the day, and my duo Eclectic Blends will be singing between author readings!

Future events are scheduled for Sunday, August 27 and Sunday, October 29—authors to be announced.

Featured Author Event at MuzeO in Anaheim

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I’m honored and excited to be April’s featured author for the Open Book Series at MuzeO, Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim. 

I’ll be talking about The Wine and Chocolate Workout and my transition from non-fiction author to fiction author.

I’ll also give everybody a sneak peek into my new suspense novel, A Margin of Lust, coming in June. It’s a beautiful facility and should be a really fun evening. Hope to see some of you there!