For many years of my career as an attorney, I was a frustrated author. No matter how demanding my career as a lawyer became, my desire to write novels remained. Reading fiction was often a great escape from real life, but my escape only fueled my desire to write my own stories. I often hear… READ MORE
One author whose novels provide the fantastic escapism that I crave is the gothic author Anne Rice. The stories that I remember most are Rice’s fantastic tales of vampires and witches and their deliciously and wickedly complicated lives, in times and settings that Rice made fascinating.
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It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years since my last website post. Without dwelling on the reasons behind my extended absence, I’ll say that the pandemic certainly didn’t help my struggles. If you’ve also had a rough time lately, I sincerely hope that better times are ahead. Recently, as my personal fog lifted,… READ MORE
Although I write romantic thrillers, don’t be fooled. While my stories include romance, Valentine’s Day doesn’t rock my world. The modern-day version is too much of a cliché-fest: an exchange of overpriced greeting cards, imprinted with pre-packaged sentiment; gifts of chocolate and red roses, standardized symbols that are somehow supposed to universally mean love; and… READ MORE
Having lived in and around New Orleans my entire life, I’ve celebrated Carnival and Mardi Gras in New Orleans in a variety of ways. These Carnival-related tidbits will get you in the spirit of the season, no matter where or when you’re reading this. (This post was originally published in February 2019; I updated it… READ MORE
Ever since the publication of Deceived, A Black Raven Novel, five years ago, I dreamed of when I’d retire from my legal job and become a full-time author. However, one major drawback to retiring was that I loved my “day job.” Also, for a long time, I loved working as a lawyer while keeping up… READ MORE
Even without the brilliant splendor of fall’s turning leaves, October in New Orleans is special. If you’ve lived through a June-September stretch in this city, particularly one as hot as the 2019 scorcher we’ve just endured, I think you’ll agree that our weather makes the month of October a standout. A stroll through the sculpture… READ MORE
Many years ago my grandmother found a recipe for candy-coated caramel popcorn that is much better than the mass-produced version sold with a toy inside the box. For years, she made it every Halloween, and she passed the recipe on to the next generation. Grandma’s caramel popcorn is buttery, perfectly salty and sweet, satisfyingly crunchy,… READ MORE
As an author, I’m fortunate to have lived in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, my entire life. It’s a sultry, mysterious city that makes an intriguing setting for novels, especially the romantic thriller novels that I write. In two of my novels, Deceived and Concierge, New Orleans is the primary setting. Even in Shadows, Jigsaw, and Imagine, stories… READ MORE
Happy Summer, Everyone! On this hot and toasty morning, my coffee cup is full, my journal is open, and I’m making calendar entries that cover the next six months. I hope you’re having a great morning as well. I’m happy to report that my entries include to-dos for the upcoming release of Imagine, the next… READ MORE