Why Readers Crave Impossible Mysteries
Imagine this. A man lies dead in a room bolted from the inside.The windows are sealed.The chimney is too narrow for a cat.The snow outside the door is smooth and untouched. No footprints. No weapon. No way in. And yet… someone did it. From the moment Edgar Allan Poe introduced “The Murders in the Rue […]
Cincher’s Waltz Is Here! The Wait Is Over
The wait is over, my friends. Cincher’s Waltz is officially out in the world! After all the planning, plotting, detours, and quiet stretches where the story was only mine… it’s finally yours. And I can’t tell you what a relief (and a thrill) it is to say that out loud. Riley is back—and the music […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Ticking Clock and Other Secrets: What Makes a Suspense Thriller Thrill?
Have you ever found yourself holding your breath, heart pounding, as you turn the pages of a suspense thriller, desperate to know what happens next? It’s that moment—caught somewhere between fear and fascination—that makes thrillers so irresistible. I’ve had my fair share of those moments as a reader, and I strive to create them for […]
My thriller story is a finalist for the Derringer Awards!
I am enormously excited to announce that my thriller story, “A Band of Scheming Women,” is among the five finalists for the Derringer Award in the Novelette category! For those who don’t know, the Derringer Awards are annual awards given by the Short Mystery Fiction Society (SMFS) to recognize outstanding published short mystery stories in […]
Power up for a riveting Thrill Ride Gadget tour
The ever-evolving world of gadgets and devices is changing the way we live, work, and play. On that subject, I’m delighted to announce that I have a story in the latest issue of Thrill Ride Magazine, and it’s all about gadgets. So power up for a riveting Thrill Ride Gadget tour! From smart gadgets that […]
Sisters-in-arms show courage under fire
If you love a great story, especially one where strong women—sisters-in-arms—show courage under fire, then you’ll be delighted to discover the latest issue of Thrill Ride magazine. I’m excited to announce the release of Thrill Ride’s highly anticipated Sisters-in-Arms issue, celebrating women who fearlessly put it all on the line when faced with adversity. Whether […]
Be part of the Y2 kickoff for Thrill Ride Magazine!
If you’re a fan of thriller fiction—the kind with heart-pumping action, spine-tingling suspense, and pulse-racing adventure—you’ll want to be a part of the year two kickoff for Thrill Ride Magazine. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be a part of it! I’m delighted to announce that the first quarter issue—Sisters-in-Arms—will feature my […]
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