THE RED-HOT BLUES CHANTEUSE

A Glittering Kirkus Review for THE RED-HOT BLUES CHANTEUSE

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


Cover Release for THE RED-HOT BLUES CHANTEUSE

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


Introducing…Elsie Clark, Vaudevillian Extraordinaire!

on June 16, 2022

I told you in the latest Paper Lantern Writers Q&A that I inherited the scrapbooks, photographs, recordings, and so much more belonging to vaudevillian and Okeh recording artist Elsie Clark. So here’s the proof. These are just a few photos of Elsie’s career in vaudeville, but I think you get the picture… Publicity Photo #1… Read More