on October 8, 2023
Even if you’ve never heard the famous rhyme about Lizzie Borden, I’m sure you’ve heard about her. Lizzie Borden, c. 1890 In August 1892, Lizzie’s father and stepmother were brutally murdered in their house in Fall River, Massachusetts. The size and shape of the bloody chop marks on the bodies suggested that a… Read More
on September 5, 2023
I’m so glad to share with you that Kirkus Reviews loves THE RED-HOT BLUES CHANTEUSE, calling it “An atmospheric, red herring–strewn mystery that deftly captures an era’s angst and ambition. –Kirkus Reviews.” Thanks Kirkus, I’ll take that review any day. THE RED-HOT BLUES CHANTUESE releases on Tuesday October 17 and is available for pre-sale NOW…. Read More
on September 5, 2023
Want to know which of the Paper Lantern Writers Q&As are my favorites? OF COURSE YOU DO, and it’s all here.
on August 24, 2023
It’s been a long time coming, but my latest historical mystery THE RED-HOT BLUES CHANTEUSE is set up for an October 17th release. But first, let’s see that cover, designed by Dee Marley at White Rabbit Arts. And now, a little more about RED-HOT: While performing in vaudeville in 1919 San Francisco, ambitious blues chanteuse… Read More
on August 11, 2023
Totally inspired by Erin Davies‘ decision to launch a “fictional journey of novels from around the world”, I created a Link List of fifty novels set in each of the united states. I spread my net wide and caught some great books, including some oldies-but-goodies, sparkling indies, and literary prize-winners. Got any other state-based novels… Read More
on June 9, 2023
Happy June 9th, International Archives Day! In the spirit of Fifty Fabulous Online Library Historical Collections, Sixty Sensational Online Historical Archive Collections, and 74 Superlative Online Historical College Collections, I’m celebrating the holiday by sharing Eighty Excellent Online Historical Collections over on the Paper Lantern Writers blog. Enjoy! Eighty Excellent Online Historical Collections
on May 30, 2023
Today on the Paper Lantern Writers blog I’m sharing some of my favorite quotes about writing, starting with this treasure from botanist George Washington Carver: “Anything will give up its secrets if you love it enough.” Want more writing wisdom? Check out Goal-Conflict-Disaster. Reaction-Dilemma-Decision. Repeat-Repeat-Repeat
on February 21, 2023
In honor of today’s Mardi Gras celebration, I’m sharing the history of Mardi Gras on the Paper Lantern Writers blog. Enjoy!
on November 29, 2022
And looking good, thanks to a small band of mid-century, Made in Japan elves!
on November 7, 2022
At some moment in my almost thirty-year career in high tech, I came up with a list of reasons “why I would ever quit this job”. The list is short: I’ll quit if my manager starts micro-managing me. I’ll quit if my manager starts jerking me around. And even though I’m not employed by Twitter,… Read More