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
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
There was so much to do at the Book Lovers Conference that I almost forgot to take photos! The best part of the conference was meeting readers, some who have read all of my novels and others who are new to my Black Raven series. I shared my special pins with plenty of attendees and… READ MORE
Are you attending the 2019 Booklovers Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana? It’s taking place at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, from May 15 – May 19, 2019. The conference promises to be “The Ultimate Reader Experience,” and from the details on the agenda, it looks like it’s going to be a great time. This link has… READ MORE
In my family, chicken and sausage gumbo is often served as soon as the weather turns chilly (typically around Thanksgiving) and it is always served on Christmas Eve. We eat it over steaming hot rice, with a dollop of Grandma’s potato salad on the side. Since sharing recipes is the next best thing to fixing… READ MORE
Hello there! Since the publication of my first novel, Deceived, one of my greatest thrills has been to talk to readers after they’ve read my stories. As a romantic suspense writer, my stories have depth of emotion and a chilling mystery. I’m often surprised when a reader tells me which story elements resonated and which… 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
Approximately eighteen years ago, I was walking in the French Quarter of New Orleans and roamed into the Royal Street gallery of Fredrick Guess. Once inside, I fell in love with this painting. It features an unusual view of the St. Louis Cathedral, one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States and a widely recognized… READ MORE
My debut novel, Deceived, is based in New Orleans, Louisiana, a city that I’ve lived in and around all of my life. More than a setting, the city defines the mystery elements, the backstory for the characters, and the logic behind how the story unfolded. Here’s a glimpse of some New Orleans-based inspiration:
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Hi there – Thank you for stopping by! I’m an author of books with mystery and suspense who has lived in and around New Orleans my entire life. Since I enjoy putting words on the page, and also love to play like a tourist in my hometown, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite… READ MORE