Two Sneaky Ways to Plant Clues

TL;DR: Plant one or more clues early, before a crime has happened, or late, just before the reveal. When Ms. Sleuth finds the dead body (as she so often does) along with lots of clues and maybe a red herring or two, readers will pay attention to these clues and use...
Make it easy!

Make it easy!

Do you want more subscribers and followers? I’m going to assume the answer is yes! Do you make it easy for readers to find you? To sign up? To follow you? (Okay, not so easy that a cat can sign up–unless you’re expecting cats to be big fans of your...

The Zombies are Coming!

Karen Sue Walker  Bernice’s sensible shoes led her straight to the library’s information desk. By the time Susan saw her coming, it was too late to hide.  Susan showed Bernice the online card catalog. Again. “You just type in what you’re looking...

Cover Acquisition Completed!

I am so excited I don’t know what to do with myself! I now have covers for the Haunted Tearoom Cozy Mysteries. The first book is nearly complete, and I plan on publishing the first three this summer – maybe...
Christmas Cookie Caper – Available Now!

Christmas Cookie Caper – Available Now!

What is better than Christmas and cookies? Especially 6 days before the election when it’s 80 degrees and the air is full of smoke and ash? It’s time for some Christmas cheer! This holiday novella is full of recipes including the Italian Christmas Cookies...
The Joy of Writing about Christmas in a Heat Wave

The Joy of Writing about Christmas in a Heat Wave

I’m putting the finishing touches on Christmas Cookie Caper, a stand-alone, Bridal Shop Mystery novella with recipes. I started it long ago (perhaps last year or maybe even the year before), and rediscovered it the other day. What perfect timing! This Labor Day...