Sunday, November 8, 2020

What plots don't work?

I've been asked to write an article for a mystery magazine and I plan to write about irritating plots. 

Readers, do you have any favorites?  For example, I really dislike a mystery where at the end you discover that critical information has been withheld so that there was no way the reader could have deduced who the culprit was. I like to have a fair chance to figure it out.

What about you?  What don't you like in the mysteries you read? Please comment in the comments.


Saturday, October 31, 2020

Why does everyone insist she can't be missing?


“Ross, Fiona’s parents have hired me to find her. She’s missing. As her ex fiancĂ©e, you might have valuable information that can help us find her as you will know…”


Ross cut her off. “Fi’s missing? Are you sure? I just saw her last night, how can she be missing?”


Pen in hand and taking notes Katie continued, “When and where did you see her last night?”

Monday, October 26, 2020

Finding Fiona - Advance reviews!

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Cover Reveal and Advance Review Copies


The book will be available in just a couple of weeks!  And today I can reveal the cover?


Are you interested in a free copy of the book before publication as an advance reviewer? If so, follow the link below to add it to your "Want to Read" shelf on Goodreads and watch for instructions on on Goodreads post in two days.  Three lucky people will get advance copies to read and review on Goodreads before publication day.

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Friday, October 9, 2020

Who are the suspects?


Fiona is missing and new detective Katie Holmes is searching for her.  

Who were Fiona's enemies? 

Could it be her slimy boss? Her ex? One of her internet dates? A neighbor? A friend? 

Katie must narrow down the list and fast as time is running out for Fiona.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Fiona is afraid.

Excerpt from Finding Fiona:


Unexpectedly she heard footsteps in the hall outside the door. Should she scream for help? Could it be someone else? She had to take the chance. She couldn’t pass up an opportunity. She opened her mouth, drew in a huge breath, and let out a piercing scream that even surprised herself at its volume. The door burst open, and he entered, face dark with anger, shouting at her to shut up.

Coming November 2020

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Who's taken Fiona and why?

Excerpt from Finding Fiona:


He had promised he would come back, but when and what did he intend to do with her? She began shivering uncontrollably and crawled back onto the bed, pulling the duvet tight trying to get warm.

“Someone must be looking for me”, she said aloud to the empty room. “Please find me!” she whimpered before beginning to cry again.

Coming November 2020

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Can Katie Holmes solve her first ever case racing against the clock?

 Fiona has vanished but the police don't believe she is missing.  Can newbie private detective come to the rescue and find Fiona before it's too late?  Find out in November when Finding Fiona is published.

Friday, September 11, 2020

What plots don't work?

I've been asked to write an article for a mystery magazine and I plan to write about irritating plots.  Readers, do you have any favorit...