Voice recognition mistake of the day, from a mystery manuscript critique: “This feels like you’re setting up a future scene where she’s going to be in danger of pie.” (That’s up high – no dangerous pies here!)

I turned in The Accidental Detective humorous mystery series book 7 to my editor! Now it’s on to editing the first book in a new paranormal mystery series, and then writing the second book in that series. 😅

For a change, I don’t have any books scheduled for release in the next few months. But if you enjoy my writing and need fun summer reads, how about some Romantic Suspense in the Southwest? Start the treasure hunting trilogy for only 99 cents!

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I do have a vacation planned! Boy, do I need the break. Hubby and I will spend a week hiking around Flagstaff, AZ, and then stop in for a quick visit with my mom. Yay! 😁

Bear Bear the ferret is such a good napper! He should give lessons.

It’s mainly been hot and dry in New Mexico, and the scenery hasn’t been that exciting. But I did get this pretty shot a few evenings ago.

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