I can’t tell you where this picture was taken or the mysterious, unidentified person who sent it to me, but, suffice it to say, it’s a picture of Isabella Moon in paperback–on a shelf, in a store. Remember that if you see such a sight yourself, in the same place, in person, you can email …Read More

To the left is a picture–a professional photo, mind you–of how properly forced Paperwhites should look. Now, I’ve never been very Martha Stewart-ish, but I do okay. I’ve always loved the idea of forcing bulbs. The Victorians were mad for it and came up with all kinds of clever dishes and containers to do the …Read More

Thanks for all the emails letting me know you saw ISABELLA MOON at Target. After I get my work done, I’m going to have to take a little trip out of town today or tomorrow to see it for myself. I’ll try to sneak a picture (shhhhh!). I hope the next picture of myself I …Read More

Did anyone else have a terrible Valentine’s Day? P was out of town and the children were doing a school fundraiser, so I found myself alone with the dogs, a whole lot of laundry, a bit of leftover chicken and no dark chocolate. Yes, I was feeling very sorry for myself! P did make sure …Read More

One week ago today I was on my way home from the Love Is Murder Conference up in Wheeling, Illinois. I took the train home out of Chicago’s Union Station–the ride was pleasant, but boarding was a surreal experience. What is it about train boarding announcements that cause people to immediately become angry and aggressive? …Read More

I’m back from Chicago and am stunned that I haven’t posted in a week! I’ll have final tour pics up in a day or two. Right now I’m playing catch-up, and revising plans for my next book. So, forgive me if I’m a little lazy today and post the review of the Flat Belly Diet …Read More

On Thursday I’m off to Chicago, again–this time to the Love Is Murder Conference. Mystery conferences are usually pretty laid back and a lot of fun for everyone who attends. Plus, it’s always fun to freak out the business folk who wonder why the hotel bar is packed with drunk people talking about books. Of …Read More