Like a lot of you, it's been a hectic holiday season, but a fun one with all the grandkids, family and pups. All my decorations are down. The tree just needs to be put in the attic until next year. Needless to say, I've managed to add very few words to the next book in my Samantha Davies Mystery series. Porkchop is raring to solve another murder. Ghoulish little fellow, isn't he? How's the weather where you live? In Upstate New York, it has been really cold. This morning it w

If you're like me, you're knee deep in storage bins putting up all the decorations you HAVE to bring out for the holidays. After all. I've been doing it for the last bazillions years. Though I am getting better. The last couple of years, I've been able to convince my daughter that she HAS to have some of my decorations for her house. I really did not need to put up three big trees. Did any of you get snow the other day? I did, here in upstate New York, about 5 inches. That's

At this time of year, when we're counting our blessings, I just want to thank all of you who have supported me on this fabulous writing journey of mine. Thank you all. This past month has been a busy one with author events at a great coffee shop/bookstore, Mocha Lisa's, and a fabulous signing at the Cohoes Library. Thank you to all who stopped by to chat and purchase a book. I am truly grateful. Book or Treat at Mocha Lisa's Cafe Cohoes Library As for my writing, I'm doing t

I misread my publisher's email in which she said she was offering the first book in my Samantha Davies Mystery series, Kibbles and Death....

My family and I are fortunate to take a week's vacation each August. I love sitting on the beach and watching the boats, Sea-Doo's and...

Here in upstate New York, I know of two lake monsters, Georgie and Champ. Georgie resides in the 32-mile-long Lake George, and Champ...

How is everyone's summer so far? Have you done anything fun or are you just relaxing? Hubby and I took our grandson, Max, to Enchanted...

Porkchop just had to tell you that there is a day just for HIM and all his doxie buddies. Today is National Dachshund Day! He hopes you...

Porkchop would love to spend the day in the dog park I have pictured below. Unfortunately, this one is located at a dog obedience school....

Porkchop and I need your help. He was wondering if anyone would like to receive a free ARC copy of his and Sam's newest adventure and...

I live not far from Lake George, a beautiful lake in upstate New York. The other day hubby and I took our 2 grandsons for a walk on the...

I hope you all are enjoying some wonderful Spring weather. If you are, could you please send some of your fine weather here to upstate...

Just in time for Saint Patrick's Day-Chilled to the Dog Bone is free until March 10th. It 's Saint Patrick's Day weekend in chilly...

Weeelll almost, kinda. I got copies of the newest sleuthing adventures of Sam and Porkchop, A Pawsome Summer For Murder, in the mail...

Book 7 in my Samantha Davies Mystery series, A Pawsome Summer for Murder, is available for preorder and will be released on May 1st. I...

Did you ever have one of those days when things just wouldn't go your way? Well, yesterday was one of those for me. I was going to be...

It's cold outside and Porkchop doesn't look too happy that his brother, Buddy, is hogging the heater. I hope where you live that you're...

Like most of you, I'm sure December is a busy month. I'm fortunate to have grandchildren who add a special sparkle to my holidays. I have...

5 h   · Got an email this morning that Mistletoe, Mutts and Murder was chosen to be a Fresh Pick at Fresh Fiction. Because Mistletoe,...

I was notified yesterday by N.N. Light's Book Heaven that book 5 in my Samantha Davies Mystery series, Chilled to the Dog Bone, is a...