Famous Diamonds Of The World
There’s something about diamonds that has held people spellbound for centuries. Personally, I think some of that fascination comes from a diamond’s inherent paradox: that something so gorgeous and...
View ArticleTop 10 Kickass Female Protagonists
Books and movies are full of ass-kicking male heroes (James Bond, Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher…I could go on…) and I love them, I do, but what about the women? The damsel-in-distress type has her own...
View ArticleA Burglar’s Toolkit
Let’s say you’re fed up with your job. You’ve had it with the corporate world; the rat race can shove it. It’s time for a career change. But what path to choose? Well, have you ever considered becoming...
View ArticleA Harry Winston Visual Treat
Just a little glamour for your Sunday afternoon, lovelies. I’m down to 11 days to go before book launch, and here are a couple of videos I think you’ll enjoy, all inspired by the fabulous Harry...
View ArticleTravel Files: The Best Things About London
London is one of my favorite cities in the world. I’ve been lucky enough to have spent quite a bit of time there–my husband and I have enjoyed two sabbaticals in the UK, first in the year after we were...
View Article7 Days To Go: Virtual Book Launch Party & Giveaway
So we’re down to one week left of my countdown, and I’ve got a little business to take care of. First, I’m inviting you all to a virtual book launch party! On my Facebook Page, you can find it listed...
View ArticleHow To Order A Coffee At Starbucks
I don’t make it much of a secret that I love Starbucks. I think they put out a superb product and I have always had excellent experiences with their service. (Coffee not quite hot enough? Here, have a...
View ArticleBest Heist Movies
A few weeks ago I did a post comparing original heist movies and their remakes (Ocean’s Eleven, The Italian Job, and The Thomas Crown Affair). Today, I’m expanding things to include heist movies in...
View ArticleHouston, We Are A Go For Launch Sequence
Well here we are, the last day before my book is released. This past 30 days has flown. At the beginning of this countdown I posted a short excerpt from Chapter One of A Beautiful Heist. Today I’m...
View ArticleThe Blog Tour Begins: Bookalicious
Launch day today! I can hardly believe it. My head is spinning…so I’m just going to direct you over to Bookalicious, on Yummy Mummy Club, where I did a Q&A about writing A Beautiful Heist. Don’t...
View ArticleVirtual Book Tour Week 3
Whew! All this jet-setting is exhausting. Here’s where I went last week… First I went to the seaside. Seaside Book Nook, that is. Jilleen gave me a very nice 4-star review, and you can read it here. I...
View ArticleThe dream of every writer…
Every writer fantasizes about the day they can hold a real, live book with their name on it. And it’s not that it wasn’t a thrill to have my debut novel published in digital format in June of this...
View ArticleCover Reveal For Book Two!
I have got an excellent surprise for you today. My editor just sent me the cover image for my second book (the sequel to A BEAUTIFUL HEIST, and book two in my Agency of Burglary & Theft series)....
View ArticleA Magnificent Crime on Pinterest
I don’t keep it much of a secret how deeply I love Pinterest. One of my favorite ways to use Pinterest, as an author, is to create a board for each of my books. Recently I’ve been tweaking the board...
View ArticleOne Month To Go…
It seems like I only just launched my first novel…and now it’s almost time for my second one to be released! I’m about a month away from sending A MAGNIFICENT CRIME (Agency of Burglary & Theft #2)...
View Article10 Essential Things To Do In Paris
If you’re planning your first trip to Paris, there are a few things you must see and do. Paris is my favorite city, and I’ve been lucky enough to have visited several times. It’s also where I set my...
View ArticleBook Release in 2 Days!
This time of year is incredibly exciting for me…and, I must confess, also a little nerve-wracking. My new book comes out in two days, and while I can’t wait for people to read it, I wouldn’t be human...
View ArticleBlog Tour
My second book is finally out! A MAGNIFICENT CRIME (Agency of Burglary & Theft #2) was released on June 6, and for the past several days I’ve been busy touring around various websites and blogs, as...
View ArticleTop 10 Movies Set In Paris
Is there a more picturesque setting for a movie than the city of Paris? There are so many wonderful books and films from every genre set in the City of Lights. During my Twitter book launch party for A...
View ArticleCover Reveal for A BRILLIANT DECEPTION!
As an author, waiting for your cover can be a nail-biting experience. Covers are so important, yet most of the time we have little (to no) say in its design. My editor at Kensington is great–he always...
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