Welcome to March! I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for spring. More sunlight with daylight savings, warmer temperatures, vegetables growing in our garden, and time outdoors with my nineteen-month-old granddaughter are all welcome events.I hav...

As promised in my last newsletter a few days ago, Casey Holland mystery #4, The Deep End is now on sale for $.99. Of all my books, this story draws most heavily on my own experience.Back in the day, while studying criminology, I spent a year voluntee...

Sorry folks, please ignore the original email, as the link didn't work.I hope you’re all doing well and getting in plenty of reading time. For many here in Canada, we’re longing for the end of winter, but are only too aware that spring is still weeks...

I hope you’re all doing well and getting in plenty of reading time. For many here in Canada, we’re longing for the end of winter, but are only too aware that spring is still weeks away.But you’ve made it through the first month of January. Yay! So, w...

Hi everyone, and welcome to new subscribers! I hope 2022 is off to a good start for you. Beta reading for my 7th Casey Holland mystery (the first novella in the series) is finally underway, and I’m both excited and nervous as I wait for feedback.As m...

Hello, and welcome to a brand new year! I’m starting off 2022 with a great BookFunnel promotion for you. This group of writers is offering free ebooks, or excerpts, until Jan. 31. Subgenres include cozies, amateur sleuth, and thriller novels, and pos...

Just a short note to thank all of you who’ve stuck by me since I launched this newsletter nearly a year ago, and to give a hearty welcome to newcomers!I wish a very Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and happy holidays to all!This is the first C...

Hi everyone, a subscriber informed me that the link to the BookFunnel event I mentioned yesterday isn't working. Here is the correct one to the $.99 sale for Deadly Accusations, which is in effect until Nov. 30.https://books.bookfunnel.com/blackfrida...

Hi everyone! I’m very happy to be taking part in a BookFunnel sales promo by offering my second Casey Holland mystery, Deadly Accusations, on sale for $.99 until Nov. 30th. Here’s the blurb:Transit security cop, Casey Holland, is investigating acts o...

Hi everyone, I’m delighted to be taking part in a promotion offering free crime fiction, that begins today and runs until Dec. 13. Fans of cozies and female sleuths will be especially pleased at the selection from over 50 authors, which you can find...