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The World of the Merculians in Book Covers These are out of order, but alas I cannot fix it! All these covers are done by Istvan Kadar and I love them!

Congratulations! Thanks for all the wonderful light mysteries we have been celebrating for 10 years! It’s been fun but all good things must come to an end.

I rarely leave the house these days except for appointments connected to eyes or other health things. Weekends no longer mean anything to me. There is no opera or ballet to look forward to, no friends to meet for lunch … Continue reading →

Here is the second volume of The Rambling Writer you’ve all been waiting for! It’s short. Enjoy!

The first mystery set on Merculian now available everywhere on-line. Here’s what Vicki Delany thinks about Marlo: “Great fun. Marlo’s Dance combines intricate, fascinating, complex world-building with a practical police procedural. I loved getting to know the charming, chubby Marlo Dasha … Continue reading →

This was supposed to be my year! The good stuff started off early even before the new year with the Mesdames of Mayhem book launch for their music themed anthology In the Key of Thirteen, where I had my story … Continue reading →

When I found I could no longer drive, I was strangely relieved. Yes, I realized this would make some things a little harder, but really it was only the short trips that seemed a problem; those quick runs to the … Continue reading →

Usually during the summer I read, and read, and read. When I go to the cottage the first thing I pack is a milk crate jammed full of books. And in case I run out, I gave a Kindle, also … Continue reading →

I  suppose all authors live in their heads as they write the current novel. We fall in love with our characters and sometimes have a hard time making bad things happen to them, feeling rather apologetic as we put them … Continue reading →