Voice recognition mistake of the day: I was getting more comfortable with my sigh, tree." 🌬️🌳That's psychometry, the ability to read emotions left behind on objects, an ability the main character in my new mystery series has.

“Everyone says her predecessor died in a car crash, but what if he was murdered? Petra knows she’ll need evidence, not her psychic sense she hides.”

A Stone Cold Murder launches April 28, but the ARC is available now. What’s an ARC? An Advance Reader Copy! The purpose of an ARC is to generate reviews on publication day. Reviews drive sales. Sales means money for the author, and that means the author (me!) is happy. (Despite what some shows would have you believe, most writers don't make a living off writing, let alone get rich like Castle.)

Are you willing to do a little reading, write an honest review, and help me have a great publication day? Apply for an early review copy via BookSprout. (Amazon review required. If you review some places but don't/can't on Amazon, reply here and I'll give you another option.)

You can also preorder now (available at all retailers). That’s another great way to help me have a wonderful launch day!

An ARC reviewer on BookBub called A Stone Cold Murder, “A good old-fashioned murder mystery with a twist. The supernatural elements make this book interesting. I empathized with the main characte … it was suspenseful and kept you guessing until the end… Good read.”

Big News: We have new babies!!! Meet Rigby, the large, light-colored ferret, and Mercury, the little bitty baby. They're both boys. We were very lucky that a young couple nearby was moving to an apartment that didn't allow pets, so they needed a new home for their ferrets (just five months and three months old). (Two more photos below.)

Find More New Books and Authors!

Charmed and Dangerous A Crystal Beach Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Karen McSpade: “Welcome to Crystal Beach, an enchanting town with a dangerous secret. A cataclysmic event threatens to wipe out Mystic Dunes and its residents. Only psychic Sidney Grace possesses the power to halt this impending disaster. But Sidney faces a daunting task—convincing the Crystal Beach police that magic and ghosts are real. Fortunately, Mojo, her magical feline, lends a paw in this battle to save their town.” A very well-rated series with a magical cat! Get all 10 books for just $30 or free in KU! (Amazon only.)

Booked for Murder by Shannon Symonds: “Ivy Kelly is hiding in the small town of Balefire Bay on the Oregon Coast. Aggie, a knitter, book club member, true crime sleuth, and part owner of Balefire Bay's Book and Tea Shop, introduces Ivy to a reclusive author who offers Ivy a dream job. But Ivy finds herself enmeshed in a murder that the town is determined to keep a secret. As her past collides with her present, Ivy must risk everything to find out who she really is and who wants her gone.” A mystery rated 4.5 out of 5 stars with 131 ratings!

The Song of Youth by Effrosyni Moschoudi: “On her 45th birthday, Emilia wishes to be young again. A mysterious woman offers her the chance, for a few hours at a time, simply by singing a song. Emilia starts her life anew, but a nosy neighbor, a flirtatious ex, and an obnoxious cousin cause trouble. Emilia loves being young again, but not as much as the way Andreas, a handsome widower, makes her feel. How much longer can she keep her secret? And will she choose the exhilarating gift of youth... or the sweetness of love?” This “fun romantic escape on a Greek island paradise” sounds fun!

Charlotte McGee by Annabelle Lewis: “Sensitive Charlotte never fit in her family of wealthy American grifters. She sets out for New York City with a new identity. With anonymity comes the freedom to love, and to be loved for herself. She finds that in David Torres, her college boyfriend at NYU. But when David discovers he's been dating a Carrows, it leaves Charlotte alone and heartbroken. With her mother's help, she sets out to right a grievous wrong. Can they repair their broken family? Can they bring David to justice? Charlotte McGee is the first book in the Carrows Family Chronicles series of billionaire mystery caper novels.” A mother-daughter "caper" sounds entertaining, and this is rated highly.

Scandal Comes to Somerset by M. Culler: “Daphne Noble channels a youthful Miss Marple and Miss Seeton while adding her own stubborn spin to village investigations. As ‘London Girl’ Daphne tries to settle into English country life, scandal plagues Somerset. Mr. Bell, her employer, has gone missing. His townie ways may have ruffled a few feathers, but surely no one would murder a man over trying to bring Mill-Upon-Mortlake into the 1890s. It’s up to Daphne to prove herself useful in the eyes of the village, discover what has befallen Mr. Bell, and keep her job.” A Cozy Historical Mystery series in the Miss Marple vein.

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Here are our beautiful baby boys again. Rigby:

Mercury:

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