It's always great to see your books on a library shelf, but keeping company with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle??? Wow. #BookSky

Join me and a bunch of my fellow Pittsburgh area authors today at Northland Library for their Writers Fair. #BookSky #Pittsburgh #WritingCommunity

I love the little pops of autumn colors. Getting outside soothes my soul.

Late summer, early fall. I love the peace of being outside on a gorgeous day and soaking in the beauty of nature.

This morning, I wrote my favorite two words. The End. Which, of course, it isn't because now the real work of revision begins. #amwriting #writingcommunity

I hit the 80K word point in my WIP. It's really rough, but that's what revision is for. #amwriting #writingcommunity

15 years ago today, the Universal Cat Distribution System deposited this tiny, wormy, flea-infested little one on our front porch. I tried to find a home for her, but Kensi had already decided THIS was home and I was her human. I've learned to never question her again.

Still on target to finish this first draft by August 31. I'm solidly in the 3rd act and the pace is picking up. My favorite part of the drafting process. #amwriting #writingcommunity

Time to celebrate. I turned in my proofread of No Stone Left Unturned this morning, which means I'm back to working on only ONE book for a while. Bonus: I'd been away from Stone long enough to have fresh eyes, & I have to say, I'm kinda happy with it! #booksky #writingcommunity

I'm working on 2 books this week. Still drafting one, doing (I hope!) the final proofread on another. So if I'm slow responding to questions or emails, that's why. #amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity

It's that time of year. The garden is overflowing with zucchini and yellow squash. Dinner today used 2 of them. Shrimp curry with veggies.

Had a fabulous time on Wednesday evening, in conversation with the delightful Shari Lapena! Big thank you to Mystery Lovers Bookshop & Riverstone Books for making it happen!

I'm looking forward to joining the amazing Shari Lapena in conversation this evening about her new thriller, SHE DIDN'T SEE IT COMING. But first, I need to pound out 1000 words of my own to keep on target. #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky

Kensi Kitty doesn't want to get out of bed. Just wants to hide under the sheets. She truly is my spirit animal.

#ThursdayThoughts for #parentappreciationday from Grace the Hit Mom. (Her latest, HOUND OF THE BONNEVILLES is out now from Keylight Books!) #hitmom #suburbia #momlife #writerslife #mystery #cozymystery #mysterywriter

I'm giving a book talk this morning but also need to keep up my word count goal. Logging off now. #writingcommunity #amwriting #BookSky

Kensi Kitty is oh so helpful when I try to make the bed.

Today is cover reveal day, and it's a two-fer! The next two Detective Honeywell Mysteries will be coming later this year. Pre-orders available for ebooks now: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-devil-... and www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-stone-l... #BookSky

After taking a mental health day yesterday, I was able to plot out my next few chapters and have a good idea of where the rest of this book is going. I was trying to be a pantser (writes by the seat of my pants) but failed miserably. I am resigned to being a plotter. #amwriting

Taking a mental health day to refill the creative well.

Awesome crowd last evening at Mystery Lovers Bookshop. I had a blast chatting with Linda Castillo about her new Kate Burkholder novel, RAGE.

I'm so stoked to be joining Linda Castillo in conversation tonight at Mystery Lovers Bookshop! Must control my inner fangirl and make sure to focus on promoting her and the book rather than just picking her brain. #BookSky

Spent my morning writing. Now to spend the afternoon planning promotion for my next 2 book releases. (I'd much rather be writing.)

Realized what I need to make this storyline work. Now I just have to figure out how and where to fit it in. #writingcommunity #amwriting

Turned in my copyedits a week & a half early. That's what happens when you have Covid and are stuck at home. #writingcommunity #revising #booksky

Kensi Kitty has ordered me to rest. No moving except to pet her.

Crawling my way back to my normal schedule after Covid knocked me down last weekend. And I do mean CRAWLING.

Did some math today and determined that at this rate, I'll complete this first draft by mid-August, which is good. It's also a big IF. #amwriting #writingcommunity

Another day, another 1K words on the page. #writingcommunity #amwriting

After a few days of distractions, today I plan to focus on beating my word goal to make up for lost time. #amwriting #writingcommunity

I'm joining a few of my mystery writer friends tomorrow (6/28) for a lively panel discussion at Bethel Park (PA) Public Library from noon til 2. We'd love to see you there! #writingcommunity #BookSky

Yesterday, I got a sneak peek at the cover art for my next 2 books coming in November & December! Can't wait to be given the green light to share!

Today's agenda: Writing this morning; reading an ARC of Shari Lapena's newest, SHE DIDN'T SEE IT COMING this afternoon. #amwriting #writingcommunity #suspensethriller #suspensenovel

Attention Pittsburgh area writers: Come join us for Coffee & Conversation at the Settlers Ridge B&N Cafe this Thursday (6/26) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It's an informal and informative get-together w/ writers of all levels to discuss craft, publishing, & marketing. #writingcommunity

Fueling up (coffee) for a morning of new words on the page. #amwriting #writingcommunity

My laundry assistant was on the job this morning. And no, I did not finish changing the sheets until she voluntarily vacated her spot. #KensiKitty

Productive writing day yesterday. Hoping for another one today. #amwriting #writingcommunity

Looking forward to spending the next 5 days in my writing cave. #amwriting #writingcommunity

Kensi is happy to be home, and I'm ecstatic over the good report we got from the veterinary cardiologist. My girl is doing EXCELLENT. #heartmurmurkitty

Kensi Kitty has her annual appointment with the cardiologist and will have her echocardiogram this afternoon. I don't anticipate any new problems, but she's my baby girl, so yeah. Nervous cat mom here.

I'm taking it easy today after having the root from a broken molar extracted yesterday. Not fun, but not as bad as the 4 root canals and 3 gum grafts I've had. Looking forward to reading, napping, and watching #LeverageRedemption

Photo dump from Friday's Craig Johnson event at Oakmont Carnegie Library, hosted by Mystery Lovers Bookshop. I was given the honor of introducing Craig to the standing room only Pittsburgh crowd.

We had a visitor in our backyard this morning. Hubby (carefully) returned it to the creek, where it belongs. #snappingturtle

Spent the morning working on edits. Spending the afternoon getting my hair done and picking up groceries. Just another day in a writer's life.

Kensi hiding in her carrier at the vet's office ("Don't look at me!") Happily, she got a very good report, and I got her weight back where it needs to be. #heartmurmurkitty #emotionalsupportkitty

Hey, Pittsburgh area #writingcommunity, if you're free, come out to the Settlers Ridge B&N Cafe for Coffee and Conversation. Informal and informative, we chat about all things writing and publishing related.

Managed to plant my herbs ahead of the rain yesterday. #gardening #herbs

For the #writingcommunity in the Pittsburgh area, come out and join us for Coffee & Conversation, this Thursday, May 29, at the Settler's Ridge Barnes & Noble Cafe from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Informal and informative, we chat about all things writing- and publishing-related.

Beautiful sunrise at the Dashofy Homestead. #sunrise #photography #nofilter

The view from my front porch swing on a gorgeous day. #peacefulplace #writerslife #seekingsolitude