I published this blog post last year. In honor of Father’s Day, 2016, I’m re-publishing it, along with minor changes. Meet Wilfred Hackworthy, my biological father, a man I never met (or at least don’t remember ever meeting). As a … Continue reading
Meet Bad Boy Sam Jackson
“Darlin’, that feels real good. Hoo-eee, you surely do have magic fingers.” The masculine voice, Southern with a twist, was clearly audible over the commotion. That’s the first paragraph of Cold Feet Fever, described as “… the perfect blend of … Continue reading
Book Review of Cold Feet Fever (Readers’ Favorite)
Cold Feet Fever’s first review is 5-Stars. • Cold Feet Fever follows Katerina (Katie) DeLuca and Sam Jackson, as they work together towards the grand opening of Atlantic City’s newest nightclub, which was a former fetish club called Kinki. … Continue reading
Guest Blogger Susan Horsnell
Today, I’m delighted to host Australian author, Susan Horsnell, as a guest blogger. In addition to contemporary novels with murder, cults and lots of romance, Susan loves to write about the American Wild West with outlaws, bank robbers, stagecoach robbers, … Continue reading
Mother’s Day: A Time of Joy or Sadness?
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As Mother’s Day draws near, I decided to re-publish a post I wrote last year. Although the media trumpets Mother’s Day as a time for celebration, the fact is that this day is a sad, traumatic, or, at best, an … Continue reading
NEW RELEASE: Cold Feet Fever (A Romantic Crime Mystery with Tons of Humor)
I am delighted to announce that Cold Feet Fever, Book 2 of The Fever Series, is now available for pre-order on Amazon at the discounted rate of $2.99. COLD FEET FEVER A Romantic Crime Mystery with Tons of Humor Secrets … Continue reading
A Big, Ol’ Attitude Shift Around Writing
Two months ago, I started looking at my writing in a whole new and more optimistic light. It’s like this. Writing gives me a goal (did I ever mention I’m totally goal-oriented and possibly a tad OCD). With this tiny … Continue reading
Sample Sunday: A Kick-Ass Heroine’s Reaction to Danger
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I make a point of writing a kick-ass heroine into each of my romance novels. To torment her, I plunk her into dangerous, often lethal situations . Hey, they test her mettle, plus it’s fun for the author. Here’s the … Continue reading
Big Plans Are Afoot
Acting on my decision to publish all three of my books in paperback as well as ebook format, I’ve been getting my act together for a triple book release. COLD FEET FEVER is in the throes of its final proofread, … Continue reading
Sample Sunday: Staying True to My ‘Author’s Voice’
I re-write entire chapters numerous times in order to capture all vital elements with the best possible word combinations, while at the same time making sure I stay true to my ‘author voice’. That last one is the hardest. Invariably, … Continue reading






