With the approach Of Scream’s release on July 25th, I thought I’d let you in on a couple fun behind the scene writing facts. 1. The lead female characters are named after our real daughters, Blakely (age 19), Leigh (age 17), and Halle (age 15). 2. Not only did I go to a boarding school, but our daughter’s do too. In fact, Lakeview Academy is modeled after the school my daughter’s attend, called Shawnigan Lake School. Google it....

We are having a bit of cold front pass through the Pacific Northwest right now. Temperatures dipping into the teens. Lakes and ponds are freezing up. “Girls,” I said, “Stay off the lake if it ices over. Remember Elsie in Whisper!” “A…Mom?”  The real Halle replied, referring to the image I texted her earlier.  “Nice picture you sent us this morning.” I laughed. “Yes Hal,”  I...

Oh my, what a busy week! I have spent roughly nine hours per day writing due to being on crutches after hip surgery. My editors and I finished the last of the Whisper edits, which is now off to the typesetter. I’ve been going over the last draft of my new middle grade pirate book before it goes to my editor, have finalized the title, for said book, and even started to work with designers on a cover. Things are really moving along and it is an...

Whisper is just about here. Final edits are coming together and by the end of next month, advanced reading copies (ARCs) will be available for review purposes. Sales to the public will likely start in March. I hope fans of Hush will not be disappointed. Whisper is not a princess story. Whisper is a couple of things: a romance (of course), an adventure novel (because everyone loves a good treasure hunt) and a ghost story. If you knew me, you...