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“Moving at a blistering pace, the plot keeps you hooked with its unexpected twists and turns, and you can’t help but turn the pages in eager anticipation of what’s to come… Any reader who enjoys westerns or a well-written murder mystery will find The Great Loveda Brown a thoroughly entertaining reading experience.”
– Readers Favorite

“I found the writing to be exceptional. It grabs you and takes you on an adventure that can be both humorous and perilous. I felt transported back to 1912 to this tiny town in the west. Will I seek out the rest of this series to read? That’s no mystery. You bet I will.”
– Historical Fiction Co.

“I was so happy to discover your books. I really like them and can relate to the area, having lived there. I have a cousin who lives in Idyllwild. I am an avid reader and your writing grabbed me from the get go, I must confess I read two books in one all day and  night setting. You really are that good.”
– Annie in RI

Hello and thank you for stopping by!

Don’t you love a good mystery? I flavor my historical whodunnits with the turn-of-the-century Wild West and add a pinch of poppycock to keep you guessing, gasping, and galloping to the last page. Cozy up with a cuppa and enjoy these mountaintop mysteries with a feisty small-town community, hidden villains, and the unsinkable Loveda Brown.

To welcome you properly, please download your free, exclusive copy of Boston Burglar by signing up for the newsletter. This is the murder mystery that Loveda Brown solves before she leaves her hometown of 1911 Boston forever, and an introduction to the heroine of The Idyllwild Mystery Series.

And hey, I’ve been told the newsletter is pretty fun all on its own. 😁

The Idyllwild Mystery Series finished with a literal bang (in chapter nine) this summer with the new release, Rattler. Follow Loveda Brown into 1912 El Paso, Texas and meet that sidewinder husband of hers, Billy Dunn. This book follows Boston Burglar and launches The Great Loveda Brown (Book One) in the series.

My next project kicks off a new historical mystery series, coming direct from my publisher in 2025. I’ve currently completed two of the first three books.

Mrs. Kelly’s dreams of reinvention as a mail-order bride in 1882 San Francisco become nightmares when her charming Irish husband is murdered on their wedding night and she confronts his carefully guarded secrets. 

Why did he tell no one about their wedding? Why is a Chinese assassin looking for him? And why does irritating police detective Max Fisher keep turning up like a bad penny?

When the killer strikes again and threatens her new in-laws, Mrs. Kelly races to untangle a web of lies, corruption, and betrayals.

And the jade pendant over her heart—all that’s left of her husband’s pledge—becomes a ticking bomb that will destroy Chinatown.

Meanwhile, you can find me at author events during the year, leading writer workshops, zooming interviews, chatting on podcasts, and speaking with book clubs and library groups. Maybe yours!

  • On October 26th, I’m selling paperbacks at the North Park Book Faire.
  • November 20th, I’m zooming in with the Idyllwild Fireside Book Club.
  • And on December 11th, I’m visiting the Classical Academy’s Book Clubs and Creative Composition classes to discuss the craft and business of writing mysteries.

Please click below and visit my bookshop. Find all of my books for sale, reviews, first chapters, merch, and even a corner for the cat. I think you’re going to love it.

Contact me any time. I would love to hear from you. Happy reading and thank you so much. You are the reason I write. 🌟

☕️ Cheers,

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