I've wanted to go to Malice Domestic for a long time--THE convention for traditional mystery writers (and readers). But it also requires flying five hours to get there, along with a brutal time change. I did go last year to check it out. And I admit that I was intimidated. Things I didn't enjoy? -Getting turned around on the Metro-Trying to pack my schedule (and not resting or eating well)-Feeling lost when others around me seemed to know each other already-Being (briefly) mistaken for … [Read more...]
Media Mentions & Event Updates
April 24, 2023 Leave a Comment
A quick note to catch you all up on some amazing mentions and great events in the near future! On the media front: Death By Bubble Tea has been recommended on Shepherd.com: https://shepherd.com/book/death-by-bubble-teaThe Sassy Cat series is mentioned for its mystery vibe splashed with romance:https://crimereads.com/mysteries-for-romance-fans/https://bookriot.com/what-is-a-romcozy/ For events, I'm gearing up to head over to Malice Domestic in MD this week. It'll be a full schedule, … [Read more...]
News: Malice Anthology & Book Sale
April 4, 2023 Leave a Comment
I've got some exciting news for you! My short story, "The Fall of the Tech Titan," will be in the upcoming Malice Domestic Anthology. This is such an honor! More details here: https://www.malicedomestic.org/anthologies.html Also, Book 1 in my Sassy Cat series is on sale for a limited time. Get an e-copy for yourself, your friends, or your family for only … [Read more...]
Malice Domestic Experience
April 26, 2022 Leave a Comment
This past weekend, I attended the Malice Domestic convention in Bethesda, MD. It’s definitely my-cup-of-tea-conference since it focuses on traditional mysteries. First challenge: mastering the Metro. I had to attempt to read a map and do a transfer to get to the hotel. (Let me add here that the Metro employees are very helpful.) Success! It did take a while, but I made it to the conference. Admittedly, it felt overwhelming being with a large crowd of readers, authors, and publishing … [Read more...]
