If you’ve followed me at all in recent years, you know I don’t do book signing events very often. Back at the beginning of my career I used to do a lot of them. Now, with a bunch of published books under my belt I find that I spend more time in my office writing than anything. But I do love …
60 Minutes to Murder
If you’ve ever thought about writing a mystery, or if you’ve written a mystery and want to up your game, here’s a workshop for you. Click here to register
About That Movie…
As some of you know, last year I was excited to announce that one of my books was made into a full length movie. Guilty Secrets is one of my romantic suspense titles, written as part of the Sweet Intrigue offerings by Annie’s Publishing, a book club publisher. What a thrill! I’d say that’s one item to check off my bucket …
When a Writer Doesn’t Write
I have a book to write. My 57th book, to be specific. It’s one that has been marinating in my mind for a long time, one I’m absolutely in love with and can’t wait to get down on paper. I’ve done tons of research on the setting and time period. (Correction – settings and time periods – it’s a split …
Get your Green On!
I love Ireland! St. Patrick’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. I mean, my maiden name is Patrick! So when I was invited to write three books in the Irish Tearoom Mysteries series, I did not hesitate! I jumped at that pot o’ gold! On March 17 I get to talk about the trips (yes – plural!) …
Want a Sample of DRUID ON ARRIVAL?
I love Ireland! Some might say there’s a touch of green running through my veins – my maiden name is Patrick, and I’ve always been proud of my family’s Irish heritage. So when my publisher asked me if I wanted to write three books in a new series called the Irish Tearoom Mystery Series, I jumped at the chance. Yes! …
Drawing Faces Without Looking
In June I attended the Colgate Writers Conference in Hamilton, NY, and participated in an intensive writing workshop. The seven participants exchanged novel excerpts (up to 40 pages) in advance, and then we spent two hours each day in the workshop, reviewing and critiquing and brainstorming each person’s work. It was awesome, and I’ll write more about that later. But …
Tales from the Goose Creek B&B – Behind the Series and the eBook Sale
Several years ago I received a call from my editor at Harvest House Publishing. “The publication committee would like to launch a new series. They want something along the lines of Jan Karon’s Mitford series. You know, small town, quirky characters, lots of humor and heartwarming moments. Your name came up as a possible author. Think you could come up …
The Amish Widower – the Story and the Sale
A number of years ago I was approached by my editor at Harvest House Publishers and asked to write an Amish book. “I told the publication committee you wouldn’t do it,” my editor said. “You’ve mentioned to me several times you would never write any more Amish fiction.” She was right. I had co-authored three books that featured Amish characters …
Meet the Beast!
Sunday was an exciting day at the farm. Brad and I got the motorcycles out, wiped off the winter dust, and fired them up! Woo hoo! Brad rides a Honda Shadow, and I still have the first bike I ever owned, a 2003 Suzuki Savage. Yes, I’ve had others in the past, but I love this one. Over the years …