Bigfoot is a favorite character here in upstate New York. There is even a festival devoted to him at the end of September in Whitehall, NY. Whie my family and I were enjoying one of the last days of summer it looked like Bigfoot took a stroll through my backyard. What do you think? Bigfoot-yes, no, maybe? How was your summer? Mine was filled with lots of fun with the grandkids. We camping, stayed for a week on Lake George, took the grandsons to the arcades in Lake George, we

Bigfoot wander through my backyard the other day while my family was enjoying a last day of summer. At least I think it was him. He's a popular character here in upstate New York. There is even a festival devoted to Bigfoot at the end of September in Whitehall, New York. It draws thousands of visitors. Bigfoot-yes, maybe? How was your summer? Mine was busy, busy with the grandkids. We went camping, fishing, spent a week on Lake George, played the arcades in Lake George and w

I'm very fortunate to live near beautiful Lake George in upstate New York. The lake is dotted with a ton of beaches and one of my favorites is Huletts Landing. It's very family friendly so hubby and I love to take our grandsons there to swim and play in the sand while I relax watching the boats sail by and read. A beautiful day at the beach, Huletts Landing. I don't know if any of you live in an area that boasts of a monster or two, but Lake Champlain has it's very own, Cham

Happy 4th of July, everyone! I hope you all will be celebrating the founding of this great country with friends and family. Lots of food and fun and fireworks, included. I don't know if any of you like to camp, but Hubby and I go camping 3 times during the summer with our children and grandkids. We are blessed here in upstate New York with some beautiful campgrounds. This past weekend, we camped at Ausable Point Campground. The weather was beautiful, and the beach equally so.

It's supposed to be Spring here in upstate New York, or so I imagine, but it's been a tease this year. One day in the 70's and the next in the 50s. The other day, I caught a male duck and his lady friend taking a stroll on my pool cover. I wonder if they were hoping for the temperature to be a bit warmer, not that I want them splashing in my pool. My latest book, Muskets, Mutts and Murder, has a bit of local history included. Like many areas in our great country, and I'm sur

Hopefully, Spring is coming. I don't know about you, but I am really, really tired of winter weather. But on the good news front, my newest Samantha Davies Mystery, Muskets, Mutts and Murder, will be released this Thursday, March 26th. This book has a little history thrown in. Like many areas of the country, upstate New York was the scene of a lot of our country's history. At Fort William Henry, a battle took place during the French and Indian War. Every year, the fort holds

I hope you've had a great month. Has it been snowy like mine? I don't know about you, but slap me silly if I complain about the heat this summer. I've been busy putting the finishing touches on the next Samantha Davies Mystery. This one has a bit of history in it. The title, drum roll please, is-- Muskets, Mutts and Murder. Sam and Porkchop will be sleuthing once again. To warm you up a bit, A Pawsome Summer for Murder is on sale for .99 now until Feb 27. Go to www.sakazlo.co

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...