One of the things I've done bit by bit through our time at home these last months is organizing different corners of the house. I had to laugh when each bookshelf I was working through had a copy of the same Lisa Scottoline book. The top one Lisa autographed for me at International Thriller Writers conference a couple summers ago. Now to make the time to read the book all the way through. I've … [Read more...]
Shelter-In-Place Activities & Giveaway
We are nearing the end of stringent sheltering in place in Indiana...it's been a slow move...very intentional and methodical. While I still have no idea what the new normal will be, I thought I'd share a few of the ways we've been spending the time since the middle of March. Because we've spent three summers in Europe as a family for various lengths of study abroad, the idea of it just being our … [Read more...]
Read to Not be Alone + Giveaway
Anyone else feeling a bit isolated and alone? We are still largely sheltering in place in our corner of Indiana, and the weeks are getting long. A friend posted something on Friday about it being 70 days since she'd seen her husband -- they were separated when the country she'd traveled to locked down -- and the number made me sigh. It feels so large...and so small at the same time. I think that's … [Read more...]
Ask the Librarian…& Giveaway
The libraries have been closed where we are for a number of weeks...and that's hard for people who love books and the joy of exploring the stacks. I know I've discovered many authors through that process. I also know that many of you are passionate about your favorite authors and do a great job supporting them. A wonderful way to support authors right now is to ask your library to carry the … [Read more...]
Research, books & thanks, oh my!
Very early Wednesday morning, I turned in the macro or substantive edit for my next book, Lethal Intent. With this book I spent a lot of time on the hero and heroine because I wanted to make them deep. And that meant lots of flow charts and things. In my office I have a blank wall right next to my desk and computer, so I turned it into a "white board" where I posted my ideas. This is what it … [Read more...]
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