“April Come She Will” … or, Brand New Day
I was going to start this month’s blog post with some lame attempt to be clever with respect to April Fool’s Day. However, it feels a little flat to do that in the written word. Say something, make it convincing, … Continue reading →
“Seasons Change” or…I Can See Clearly Now
March! My favorite – and least favorite – month of the year. The month when days are longer and warmer, akin to a bridge between ice and fire. And the month death surrounds me. If you’re looking for an uplifting … Continue reading →
“Right On Track” or…The Final Countdown
The second month into the year already! Time flies when … well, it just flies no matter what, right? Last month, I shared with everyone that I had three major goals for 2025, and that they required me to front … Continue reading →
“The New Year”…or…Taking Care of Business
Any potential success I may have for 2025 depends on the first ninety days. Starting today. If you read last month’s Musings, you’ll have noticed it lacked my usual high-energy enthusiasm for work, home, and life. There, I explained as … Continue reading →
“A Long December” or…We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Well hello again, readers. I hope this month’s blog post finds you merry and bright. ‘Tis the season and all. The astute follower will note not only the lateness of this December post but the complete absence of November’s Monthly … Continue reading →
“Don’t Answer Me” or…Search, Find
There’s a balance that this month’s blog post seeks to maintain. I’ll probably fail. If one peeks in on my current work from a ten-thousand-foot vantage point, it’s easy to caution me: you’ve only just started. Relax. It’ll be okay. … Continue reading →
“Building a Mystery” or…Murder Was the Case
I’m back. Barely. August was a busy month. In case you’re wondering, I’ve sort of taken it on the chin, the whole audiobook thing (see last month’s rather lengthy Musings rant). Am I still angry? Sure. Rightly so, in my … Continue reading →
“Money For Nothing” …or, Throwing It All Away
I’m not really sure what these monthly blog posts are for. My manager told me I needed to make them, so here I am: making them. Without GIFs or emojis or anything. Just me, doing them… Are they supposed to … Continue reading →
“On the Road Again” …Why Research is the Best (and Worst)
Florida – specifically southern Florida – is my heart. That love affair started when I was 9. I don’t know why, but it’s a fact despite the reality that I never visited there until January 1988. During that first visit, … Continue reading →
“Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” – Genre Fiction & Square Pegs
For decades, I scrambled madly to categorize my work. I’ve been labeled “suspense,” for the most part. Some have claimed I write “dark romance.” Or “mystery.” I’ve even been miscategorized as “chick lit” for reasons I’ll never comprehend. None of … Continue reading →