A Peek Inside the Museum
When a writer creates a character, it’s a combination of research and imagination. And so it was when I was writing NOT IN TIME and building the character of Genevieve …
What I Read in 2018
I’m a big fan of the Goodreads Reading Challenge, which helps me keep track of every book I read. My stated goal this year was 48 books. I sandbagged a …
So Many Books on Sale
July 16, as savvy shoppers know, is a great day to stock the e-reader, because a certain online retailer named for a large river in South America puts many, many …
My favorite read of 2017
My favorite read in 2017 turns out to be the second book I finished, way back on January 6: The Summer Before the War, by Helen Simonson. The novel published …
Cooling off with hot reads
When it’s stinking hot outside, there’s nothing quite like retreating into a book about dark forests and glaciers. Eowyn Ivey’s To the Bright Edge of the World is a fantastic adventure …
Caring about Characters
What makes a reader care about a character? I visited a book club the other night that read Identity, which gave me the opportunity to hear the members’ reactions to the characters. …
What’s On My Bookshelf
Ah, summer. Time for floating in the pool and reading and reading and reading… And neglecting my blog. Can’t take the laptop in the pool, you know? So, what’s on my …
Celebrating Kansas Day
Today is Kansas Day, which celebrates the day Kansas joined the Union — Jan. 29, 1861. These days, my home state tends to be known for wacky politics or basketball …
Identity on sale
If you haven’t read my first book, Identity, here’s a chance to get a great deal on it. It’s on sale for 99 cents, and it’s featured today on BookBub.
Just released!
Looted art. Romance. Paris. And yes, even a car chase. Download my new book, NOT IN TIME, today. You can find it on: Amazon.com barnesandnoble.com and smashwords.com