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New Orleans is about the Jazz…
One of the things I loved about living in New Orleans was the music. Everywhere we went, there was amazing music, even just walking down the street. Growing up in Wyoming did not give me a big background in jazz music, so New Orleans wasn’t just eye-opening to me, but ear-opening as well. Did you…
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40% Off Selected Books at Kobo!
Kobo is having a big sale – 20th through the 24th! 40% off all books in the sale! And my Big Uneasy Bundle is in this sale! You’ll need to use this coupon at checkout: FEBSALE, but you can use it on any of the books in the sale (and there are a LOT!) For those…
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Are You Going to Party in New Orleans?
Our family moved to New Orleans in 1984. Yeah, last century. We lived there for eighteen years. That would be eighteen Mardi Gras seasons. As a confirmed hermit, I was not a dedicated parade attendee, but I was—and I remain—a huge fan of the cake. Lol I don’t remember the exact date that I began…
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It’s FAIS DO DO DIE Release Day!
It’s release day here on the blog! I’m super excited for readers to dive into another Big Uneasy adventure (and romance! We can’t forget the romance!)! This installment switches to the brothers, specifically Calvin Baker and (I’ve been waiting for this one and hope you have, too!) Sarah, Nell’s roommate! Here’s the scoop: He kicks…
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Why I Wrote FAIS DO DO DIE!
I started these “why I wrote” posts waaaay back in the last century, or close to the turn of the century when I’d published maybe three books? I don’t remember exactly. These posts accomplished (I hope), two things for me: They helped me remember what I was thinking about when I wrote a particular book…
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How Is It December?
I can’t believe it is the LAST month of 2019. This year started with our almost never-ending renovation—which did end, at least for now. Neither of us has the heart for diving in again just yet, even though I think about the last thing we’d like to do (add a foyer on the front of…
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Heading Back to New Orleans!
It’s the time of year when I turn my attention from outer space (Pets in Space® 4!) to my other love affair: the Big Easy. I’ve been working on the next installment in my Big Uneasy series—and it’s time for a title, cover, and blurb reveal! Here’s the cover—which also reveals the title!—and the blurb…
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Books Incoming Update
I have a rough draft of Maestra Rising: Project Enterprise! I’m pretty excited to reach this point because it is easier to edit words on a page than add words to a blank page. In fact, it is almost impossible to edit a blank page. Believe me, I have tried. LOL So, no definite publication…
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Exploring Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin
One of the things we loved about living in New Orleans was exploring Louisiana. It’s a beautiful state with a fascinating history and a diverse ecosystem. When I was first planning Worry Beads, I had an idea of taking my characters out of New Orleans and into the swamps but they flatly refused. The research…
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EMS and Mardi Gras
My heroine in Worry Beads is a New Orleans EMS. While she doesn’t respond to an emergency during Mardi Gras in the book, I thought it would be fun to take a look at the special circumstances they encounter during parade season. “Signal 24 Parade Route” is code for a medical emergency during a Mardi…