When justice gets personal, Judge, Jury, & Executioner gets it done
Have you ever been sure—deep in your bones—that something wasn’t right, even when all the evidence said otherwise? That’s the question at the heart of Judge, Jury, & Executioner, the newest installment in my Steadman Mysteries series. And it’s a question that Chief Deputy Randall Steadman can’t stop asking after the death of his colleague, […]
What Makes a Thriller Novel Different from Other Genres?
Have you ever stayed up far too late with a book you meant to put down after just one more chapter—only to find yourself, hours later, breathless at the final page? If so, chances are, you were reading a thriller. Thrillers have a particular kind of magic—a visceral pull that sets them apart from other […]
Who Wrote the Screenplay for Die Hard?
Every December, a familiar debate makes the rounds: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? For me, the answer is a resounding yes. With its holiday setting, twinkling lights, and the unmistakable strains of “Let It Snow” playing over the credits, it earns its place on the Christmas watchlist. But beyond the tinsel and the cheer, […]
Were There Any Escape Tunnels Built Under the Berlin Wall?
I live in Bavaria now, a peaceful and picturesque region of southern Germany, steeped in charm and history. But not long ago, I made the journey north to Berlin—a city that bears the marks of its divided past with a sobering mix of scars and stories. As a mystery and thriller author, I’m drawn to […]
Not Every Christmas Miracle Comes Wrapped in a Bow…
Have you ever noticed how the holidays stir something deeper than nostalgia? There’s a tug—at once joyful and aching—for home. For belonging. For something lost and hoped for. And sometimes, it’s not a cheerful carol or a sugar cookie that brings that longing to light…but a mystery. A moment of suspense. A glimpse into the […]
A Little Holiday Cheer…and a Big Opportunity for Readers
We’re coming into that season again—that crisp stretch of the year when lights go up, cocoa mugs come out, and we all start making room on our shelves. If you’re anything like me, you might already be thinking about which stories to revisit by the fire, and which new ones to give a try. Well, […]
How Many Books Did Dick Francis Write? A Mystery Worth Solving
I still remember the first time I opened a Dick Francis novel. I was young, impressionable, and hungry for a story that would pull me in and not let go. That book was Nerve — and it delivered in spades. From that moment on, I was hooked. I devoured every Dick Francis book I could get […]
Secrets, Signals, and Story Hooks: What NCIS Can Teach Us About Writing Suspense
For years, my writing mentor kept encouraging me to watch NCIS. He insisted it was some of the best writing in television. Ever. It’s not that I didn’t believe him. It’s just that I never found the time to make it happen. And then, I did. And got hooked. There is something eminently satisfying about […]
Rapid Pursuit — A Collection of High-Stakes Suspense and Human Intrigue
Some stories don’t wait politely to be read. They grab you by the collar, drag you into the scene, and whisper that something explosive is about to happen. That’s the energy behind Rapid Pursuit, my newest collection of mystery and suspense stories—now available! A peek at what’s inside… In these fourteen tales, the clock is […]
Trapped in the Storm—And the Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
Years ago, during a hurricane warning in Virginia Beach, I watched the Atlantic churn with an eerie kind of beauty—majestic, untamed, and dangerous. That image stuck with me. What would happen, I wondered, if that same storm closed in on a building that couldn’t run for cover? That seed of curiosity grew into Fastpitch, my […]
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