Even though I didn’t submit a novel to the latest BookFest book awards competition, I am attending the free online BookFest conference this weekend. The conference is a 2-day affair with Day 1 geared toward readers and Day 2 geared toward writers, but both days …
Read MoreIt’s Not a Mystery: My Readers are the Best!
Update 4/13/23: Christmas in Cave Creek is now ranked #1649 in Women’s Detective Fiction on Amazon! With over 32 million books on Amazon, I am so pleased to see a current #2,909 ranking for Christmas in Cave Creek: A Lucy Vaughn Mystery (Kindle Edition, 2022 …
Read MoreWhat is the Meaning of North America’s Recent UAP/UFO Sightings?
My writing, especially my novels, revolve around unexplained phenomena because I am largely interested in studying it and hearing theories. So, of course with all that has been in the news lately, I wanted to gather some information and the below article is the result. …
Read MoreLuck Charms
The Lucy Vaughn Mystery Series has much to do with the concept of luck. I recently came across an article on luck symbols thoughout the ages from different cultures around the world. You might find the history interesting, and maybe even decide to pick up …
Read MoreAuditory Learner
My regular blog readers have seen me post a number of short stories written for creative writing groups or as part of the Idaho Commission on the Arts “IdaPost” pen pal program, which I have participated in since its inception three years ago. For the …
Read MoreRealizing Goals and Setting Intentions
At the start of the new year, I enjoy reviewing the list of goals I hoped to accomplish in the previous year, just to check in with myself and see if my intentions are on track. Did I accomplish my 2022 goals? Did I fall …
Read MoreLife is About to Get Interesting
Follow Lucy into a world where an innocent hobby and a chance at romance goes off the rails when paranormal phenomenon, strange creatures, and the search for the perfect recipe spark questions whose answers will surprise even the most seasoned detectives. – The Lucy Vaughn Mystery Series
Next, cuddle up with a cozy mystery as a perplexing symbol, a body, and a beautiful woman create an enigma for Buddy that complicates his life in unforseen ways. – The Ballad of Buddy
Read MoreLooking for Holiday Books?
I hope Christmas in Cave Creek: A Lucy Vaughn Mystery, is at the top of Santa’s list! But if you’ve already read all of Lucy’s adventures, and need something to tide you over until the next one, check out all these book giveaways!
Read MoreBookFest Award Winner!
I’m so thrilled to announce that Christmas in Cave Creek: A Lucy Vaughn Mystery was selected to win an Honorable Mention award for best Women’s – Mystery at the Fall 2022 BookFest! Thank you to the BookFest, thank you to my editor, and thank you …
Read More