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NEAR YOU, Released April 13, 2021

NEAR YOU, Released April 13, 2021

I’m thrilled to share the Publisher’s Weekly STARRED review for NEAR YOU. “Thrilling novel… fans of romantic suspense will be enthralled.”

Virginia Festival of the Book

I had a great time at the Virginia Festival of the Book held in Charlottesville, Virginia March 20-24.  I was there for an action packed Saturday that began with a reception sponsored by the...

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Virginia This Morning!

On Friday, I had the great pleasure of being on Virginia This Morning to discuss the release of my latest suspense novel, THE SEVENTH VICITM.      

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Book Signings!

I hit to the road this past weekend and headed south first to Greenville, S.C. where I signed at Fiction-Addiction.  What a great store!  It was so much fun meeting readers and signing books.  ...

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A Writer’s Day

  Despite many lofty promises, my writing day rarely is super-efficient.  I always manage to write my 15-20 pages, but the journey is never as smooth as I hoped. 6:00 a.m.              ...

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Signing Books!

Had a great few days singing books!  First stop was Hooray for Books! in Old Town Alexandria and then it was off to Boonsboro, Maryland to sign at Turn the Page bookstore. First stop Hooray for...

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Sunday Supper

One of my favorite go-to meals is a roast chicken.  I season with salt, pepper, dried dill and garlic powder before roasting in a 375 degree oven.  I cook until the juices run clear, which is about...

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Writing One Draft At A Time

Thought I'd share my process of writing.  I made a quick video and posted it.  I've also written out the steps I outlined in the video.  (In the video, I managed to reference two draft 3s but I mean...

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READ Center Volunteer

I joined READ Center Volunteers (l-r:  MB, Martha Pulley, Jann Malone, Harriet Scruggs, Jane Henderson, Anne Napps) to staff a book sale  for Richmond Times-Dispatch employees.  All proceeds from...

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Apple Picking

Went up to Carter's Mountain, VA this past weekend and picked apples.  Got a little carried away and picked about twenty pounds worth but I'm looking forward to all the apple pies I'm going to make!...

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New Jersey Romance Writers 2011 Conference

I had a real blast at the New Jersey Romance Writers Put Your Heart in A Book conference held in Iselin, NJ this past weekend.  Not only did I get a chance to present my talk "Unraveling Romantic...

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Writers Police Academy 2011

For anyone who writes mystery or suspense, you must consider attending the Writers Police Academy held near Greensboro, N.C.  Recruits not only got to see a mock hostage situation but were able to...

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Romance Writers of America 2011

Just returned from RWA held in New York this year.  The conference hotel was right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Times Square which added lots of great energy to the conference.

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Old Fashioned Pig Roast

I had the chance to go to a pig roast outside of Lexington, VA this past weekend.  The weather was great and the views from the mountain top farm were stunning.          ...

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Kids Walk for Kids

I was a walker in the Kids Walk for Kids event this past Saturday.  All proceeds for KWFK's go to Coordinators/2, a non-profit child placement agency.  The event was great fun and I've already...

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Turn the Page Signing

I drove to Boonsboro, Maryland to sign my latest releases SENSELESS and MERCILESS at Turn the Page Bookstore.  Headlining the signing were Nora Roberts, Jeaniene Frost, Pamela Palmer, Grace Burrowes...

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Barnes & Noble Booksigning

I had great fun at the Barnes & Noble this past Saturday signing SENSELESS and MERCILESS and meeting fans.  Big thanks to everyone that came by!

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Pizza Time!

With snow coming down and my refrigerator running on empty, I decided to take what remained in my crisper and turn it into home pizzas.  First on tap was the dough, which turned out to be quite...

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The Three Days of Christmas

Christmas snuck up on me this year but I managed to pack in several weeks worth of work in a couple of days.  Lots of fun but I am ready to chill this week.

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Writer’s Police Academy

MB in front of a Hazardous Devices vehicle. I attended the Writers Police Academy this past weekend in Jamestown, NC.  This event was jam-packed with demonstrations and seminars.  I attended a...

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Chatting with Chesapeake Romance Writers

I was down in Chesapeake, Virginia this past Saturday speaking to the Chesapeake Romance Writers about Dialogue.  Had a great time and really enjoyed the group.   Thought I’d share a few tips from...

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Banned Book Week Summer Reading

With 72 Days Until Banned Book Week I picked up my second banned/challenged book from my local library as part of my summer reading challenge.  I decided to keep it light this time and chose a...

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’s Lane Cake

As part of my commitment to Banned Book Week (September 25-October 2, 2010), I’m reading TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD along with a number of other banned or challenged books.  TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is a...

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Hollins University Signing

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their literary program, Hollins University held an alumnae author reading and signing.  I'm a graduate of the university and wanted to return to show my support....

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