I just released my ghost story, Ghostly Mischief, but there are many more haunted, eerie, and creepy stories that I have written and are still available for sale as short stories in ebook form. Check them out! Crow Feather: In this short story, Martina and Jim make a surprising discovery of an Indian burial in…
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I have a Substack
I’ve been writing a substack newsletter for a while now as a way to expand my readership and play the promotions game for my fiction. The newletter is focused on my supernatural mysteries and invites readers into my thoughts about character, setting, plot, and the old chestnut “where do ideas come from”. Feel free to…
Lord of Misrule
My new short story, Lord of Misrule is now out. This story is told from the point of view of Cam Sharp, Rye Gannon’s partner in Gannon Investigations, a P.I. firm in the modern world but with an Urban Fantasy twist – magic is real. Rye had learned the year before that she has the…
Christmas in July Sale
Now is your best chance to find my entire ebook collection for a promotional price at @Smashwords as part of their Annual Summer Sale! Find my books and many more at Smashwords all month! #SWSale2025 #Smashwords
End of Another Year
I can’t believe it’s December already! I know I’ve been quiet on this website for a while but I had taken some time off from exhibiting my photography this year. I am gearing back up to go again very soon. Stay tuned. I’m also here to announce a new short story collection. Holiday Tales of…
Christmas Story Release
My short story, Closed For Christmas, has been released as a stand-along ebook. This story was first published last year in the anthology Magick and Mistletoe by Dragon Soul Press. It’s a sweet little crime story that takes place in a cozy public library. Full of quirky characters and a touch of magic, it reminds…
Short Days, Cold Winds, Warm Hearts
I love this time of year. The longer nights are easier to take when there are twinkling lights and candles to brighten the dark. Good food, family and friends – it’s a time for hygge and cozy sweaters and warm cocoa. This is the last month I’ll be offering a free story here on this…
A New Month, A New Free Story
It’s the beginning of the month when I like to share a short story as free for a short time. This month it’s the third story in the Mysteries, Magic, and the God of Secrets short story collection. These are the origin stories of my new heroine Rye Gannon. The first novel of the series…
The Water in Our Blood
The book has been released! The first novel of the new P.I. Rye Gannon Supernatural Mystery series is out and I am excited to introduce you to this Urban Fantasy world and my new private detective, Rye Gannon. It is currently available as an ebook in most places where people buy ebooks, and the paper…
Spooky Season
It’s that time of year for pumpkins, apples, ghosts and ghouls. I love it even though I have to start putting my garden to bed. My trip to San Diego for Bouchercon 2023 was amazing. I met so many wonderful people – writers and readers. It’s always so inspiring. My release date for The Water…
Bouchercon, and a free story!
Happy September! This is a busy time of year for me. The garden is in full swing with tomatoes, eggplants, beans, and herbs. I also released book 4 in my Rowan O’Donnell mystery, Exposure. Thanks to everyone who has already bought a copy! (Available as an ebook and in paper at Amazon). I’m also at…
New Novel!
Happy News! My newest Rowan O’Donnell mystery has been released. This is the fourth novel in the series. Click here for purchase links. Rowan O’Donnell is nervous about being the center of attention at the gallery opening for her photography, but also excited for her future – until she is forced to endure the sight…
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