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My latest book is available for pre-order (use the code PREORDER2019 at checkout for a 15% discount): http://www.blackrosewriting.com/mysterydetective/dandelionsummer Advertisements

I haven’t posted in awhile … because I’ve been hard at work on the next book! Dandelion Summer will be coming out in May 2019! Watch here for updates and snippets. In the meantime, pick up a book or two … Continue reading →

I was recently challenged to list seven of my favorite books, and that got me thinking. What makes a book a favorite? Here are some of my thoughts (in no particular order) about what makes something my favorite fiction. A … Continue reading →

Today When I Was Seven is on sale for $.99!

For people I grew up with, it’s probably not surprising that I ended up writing books. I started writing short stories when I was 10 and wrote one I was particularly proud of, called The Violet, when I was 14. … Continue reading →

Come join me at the Bay Area Book Festival https://www.baybookfest.org/. I’ll be signing and selling books all day Saturday, June 3rd on Allston Way in Berkeley at the festival. Walking around is free. I’d love to see you!  

You’ve probably heard the mantra, “Begin with the end in mind.” It’s become so cliche, that it’s almost lost its value. We say it, but do mean it? I’ve been thinking about this phrase lately and what it really means … Continue reading →