Breaking and Entering The scene: Like many, 2020 led to job loss and relocation for us. Our rental which I dubbed the “campsite” due to its lack of working appliances and talent for springing leaks was meant to be a stopover. Because of the scorching housing market, we’ve been here three years. Ninety percent of […]

Blind Conviction finals again! Blind Conviction has finaled in the Florida West Coast Writer’s 2023 competition. Such a great chapter with many people working to help “prepublished” authors succeed. Thank you!

Rule Breaker “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” – Picasso A fantastic bit of advice, but as a “pre-published” writer, not one I can enjoy. Me gaining experience being the most convincing reason. Giving the wrong impression to agents, another. Even so, I sometimes break one. One […]

So grateful for my Killer Nashville experience in Franklin, TN. With over 1K entries in the Claymore competition I was honored to be a finalist and rub elbows with such a fun, high-caliber group of writers. Keynotes were inspiring and as always, I take advantage of pitching. My thanks to Clay Stafford and all the […]

I’m a 2022 Claymore Finalist! I took a few days to sink in – but Blind Conviction finaled in the Claymore competition For Best Suspense. I am so excited for Killer Nashville later this month!!

Sleuthfest 2022: Back to Fla-mingling Had a blast meeting with MWA members from Florida and beyond, attending great workshops, and selling raffle tickets.