Cozy Mysteries: More than Cats and Cupcakes

Cozy Mysteries: More than Cats and Cupcakes

When I wrote my first cozy I wanted to take my readers on a fun ride. I thought I was writing a lighthearted escape, a mystery puzzle for they would read to relax at the end of a busy day of carpooling or dealing with clients and customers. What I didn’t expect were...
Playing by the Rules: Writing Mystery Novels

Playing by the Rules: Writing Mystery Novels

“You have a tendency, Hastings, to prefer the least likely. That, no doubt, is from reading too many detective stories.”   -Agatha Christie, Peril at End House  The mystery novel is incredibly flexible. It can stretch from the quaint village cozy to the gritty...
Research Trip: English Garden Inspiration at Lyme Park

Research Trip: English Garden Inspiration at Lyme Park

I visited several stately homes with beautiful gardens on my research trip to England. It was a little early in the year to see the gardens in full bloom, but they still were quite a sight! These are my favorites from Lyme Park, which was used in the BBC miniseries...
Photo Research Journal | Roman Baths and Pump Room | Bath UK

Photo Research Journal | Roman Baths and Pump Room | Bath UK

I loved visiting Bath while researching the fourth book in the Murder on Location series, Death in an Elegant City. The Roman Baths were fascinating.    Read the book inspired by my visit to Bath: Death in an Elegant City.   ...