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Fairy Tales & Ghosts: A Project Update

September 19, 2016 by admin

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When I finished the Brenna Rutherford Mysteries series last fall, I decided that 2016 would be a year of planning and outlining new series. Now that it’s September, I thought I’d let you know how things are going. Tales from Prince William: Each book in this series is inspired by…

And so it ends…

November 9, 2015 by admin

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The final book in the Brenna Rutherford Mysteries series, The Rutherford Gambit, was released a few days ago. Completing the series is a bittersweet experience for me since I've spent over five years working on it. I imagine it's sort of like leaving one job - one that you really enjoyed…

The Pin-Up Girls: Confessions

April 19, 2015 by admin

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In case you missed it, The Pin-Up Girls, book six in the Brenna Rutherford Mysteries, is up for sale on Amazon. While this blog will remain spoiler free, I thought I would take a moment to share a few confessions about the book. First Confession: Before I started publishing the…

New Book, New Covers

December 18, 2014 by admin

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As many of you know, Sweet Tooth, the fifth book in the Brenna Rutherford Mysteries series, hit the shelf last month. While that in itself is notable, it might catch your eye for another reason. Namely, the cover art. Isn’t it deliciously creepy? Over the summer, I made the decision…

The Envy Trap

April 6, 2014April 6, 2014 by admin

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This post is a little behind the times, but nevertheless, I'm pleased to announce that I've released the fourth book in the Brenna Rutherford Mysteries series, The Envy Trap. This story is written a little differently with the majority of the plot taking place over (roughly) an eight hour time…

It’s Release Time!

September 7, 2013 by admin

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After months of waiting (for you) and editing (for me), On Ice will be available for purchase on Amazon this coming week. This is the third book in the Brenna Rutherford Mysteries series. All the characters you love and love to hate are back and facing a rather uniquely dressed…

Only Gelato Would Have Made It Better

May 12, 2013 by admin

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The Mark of Athena is the third installment in Rick Riordan's Heroes of Olympus series, and once again, Mr. Riordan proves to be a competent, masterful storyteller. When the book came out last October, I deliberately held off on reading it not because I feared it would be bad but…

Sweet Treats

March 13, 2013 by admin

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For Brenna Rutherford, baking is both science and art. Her practical mind can appreciate following directions - add this, mix that, bake at this temperature. Each step, each ingredient is essential. Otherwise the end result will be a disaster. But at the same time, it is an art form. Each…

There Once was a Town Called Mount Vernon

February 22, 2013February 23, 2013 by admin

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I have been asked multiple times why I chose to set the Brenna Rutherford Mysteries series in Mount Vernon, Ohio. In my initial planning, a few things became obvious. I didn't want to set the story in a big city. There are so many books, movies, and television shows set…

In Which a Reader Writes a Review

February 14, 2013February 14, 2013 by admin

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Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones First published in 1986, this might seem like an odd book for me to review given its age. But after reading it again this week and stumbling across a friend’s old review, I feel compelled to share this story with you. It’s unfortunate…

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