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On Overcoming Stigma
For a long time, I’ve hoped that the stigma surrounding mental illness would improve. Recently it dawned on me that the only way this will happen is if we’re open and talk about our experiences. Myself included. Now, my experience with mental health is tangential, mostly relating to my brother. Here are the facts: Brian […]
How Winemaking is Like Publishing
I’m hard at work on the second book of my Winemaker Mystery series. It just so happens to take place during harvest season, which is essentially right now! Thus, for research purposes, I visited a local winery last week and was lucky enough to get a sneak peek behind the proverbial curtain. And, boy, am I […]
2019 Pitch Wars Wishlist
***If you have trouble viewing my wish list, you can also view it here!*** Hello! I’m super excited to be a Pitch Wars mentor this year in the Adult category (note: I will also accept New Adult), and cannot wait for the submission window to open *beadily eyes calendar* So, what exactly is Pitch Wars? It’s […]
Adventures in Boston
I’m slowly easing back into the daily routine after an amazing vacation with my wonderful husband and sweet toddler daughter. Boston is somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit for its history. The first spark of revolution was ignited there–the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s famous ride, the Battle of Bunker Hill (which, I learned, actually took […]
Playing Chef
Recently, my brilliant editor approached me with the idea to include recipes and suggested wine pairings at the back of each of my mystery novels. As a self-respecting foodie, I was all for this idea! I’ve watched Food Network for years, enjoying learning about various cooking techniques and food fads. And it’s been a not-so-secret daydream […]