Popping into my blog to give you a quick update. I'm beyond thrilled to have Hot Pot Murder be nominated for 2 awards! My book has been shortlisted for: Lilian Jackson Braun Memorial Award: https://mysterywriters.org/mwa-announces-2024-edgar-award-nominations/ Lefty Award (in the Best Humorous category): https://leftcoastcrime.org/2024/Awards.html All very exciting! … [Read more...]
The Holidays Are Here
December 18, 2023 Leave a Comment
My friend Leslie Karst is blogging about holiday traditions in Hilo, Hawaii, which reminded me to share about the traditions I enjoy here in SoCal. One thing I appreciate is the sparkling of twinkly lights. A lot of them are wrapped around palm trees, and some of those trees get decorated (in a fun way) as candy canes. Then we have other twinkling sculptures like this whale with a Santa hat in Dana Point: I also like a nicely decorated Christmas tree, but I love the different creative … [Read more...]
It’s My Book Birthday!
June 6, 2023 2 Comments
Happy book birthday to me! HOT POT MURDER is out today! I've already gotten a few lovely reviews I'd like to share: “Great characters and a delightful mystery filled with luscious descriptions of food.”—Kirkus Reviews“The second installment of Chow’s cozy mystery series set at a California market, Hot Pot Murder is as charming and delightful as the first…Spending time with these characters is a treat, but—full warning—this book will make you hungry.”—Parade ABOUT THE BOOK Trouble is … [Read more...]
Kirkus Reviews
April 12, 2023 Leave a Comment
Confession: I've always loved a good rewards chart. When I was in elementary school, my teacher ran a reading contest. The person who read the most number of books (and earned the most stickers) got a reward at the end of the school year. Since I adored reading, I took on the challenge--and zoomed ahead on the chart. At the end of the year, I won! My prize? A coveted gift card to the local bookstore. (Where I promptly went to purchase Anne of Green Gables books.) Today, after a year … [Read more...]
December Already?!
December 14, 2022 Leave a Comment
How can it be December? The calendar must have sped up. I’ve conceded to this time warp, though, by beginning to listen to Pentatonix music. For some reason, as a kid I used to really like “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Maybe it was the fun repetition or countdown of numbers. (Modern update: My nieces and nephews now do coordinated hand motions to the song.) I also like reflecting over the year as it closes out, so here’s my writerly spin on the List of Twelve: 12 Drafts DraftingMaybe … [Read more...]
