That drip, drip, drip sound you’re hearing is my sinuses. I’ve got a summer cold, and this one is a humdinger. In between the sniffing and wiping and the coughing, I’m trying to finish a book. Keep your fingers crossed, looks like today might be the day for that!
As I’m racing toward [...]

I was actually sitting here this afternoon, hard at work at finishing up a book when the thought struck–it’s Wednesday!
Yikes!
When did the weeks start going so fast? And how did I forget? Rather than blather on with some spur-of-the-moment something, I’ll just share some photos from the fabulous signing at Something [...]

If you live in northeast Ohio (or even if you don’t, and you’re looking for a road trip) and you’re searching for something interesting and unusual to do this weekend, check out the Cemetery Scavenger Hunt!
The tour begins at 1 pm on Sunday, August 22, at Erie Street Cemetery, 2254 East 9th Street. That’s [...]

If you live in northeast Ohio (or even if you don’t, and you’re looking for a road trip), don’t forget tomorrow’s (8/12) book launch party for “Tomb with a View.”
It will take place from 5-8 at:
Something Different Gallery
1899 West 25th Street
Cleveland
For those of you who know the area, it’s a tad north of the West [...]

I’m helping a cemetery group with an interesting project. Each year, they host what they call Meet the Neighbors day. It’s a chance for folks to come in, tour the city cemetery and interact with re-enactors who are dressed like cemetery “residents.” The actors talk about the person’s life and the times [...]

Summer on the north coast. ‘nough said.

A couple months ago, I wrote a blog about how the first book in the Pepper Martin mystery series, “Don of the Dead,” had been published in Germany with a name that translates roughly into “Dead Godfathers Kiss Better.”
Since then, the next two books in the series have made their appearance on bookstore [...]

A couple quick notes today. First of all, you’re invited to a special online event I’m doing from 1 pm today (7/14) until 1 pm tomorrow. You’ll find it at:
http://bittenbybooks.com/
Should be lots of fun. Stop by and say hello and yes, there are prizes. I’m giving away copies of all my [...]

“Tomb with a View,” the sixth book in the Pepper Martin mystery series hit bookstores yesterday. Join me in lifting a glass of cyberspace bubbly to Pepper’s newest adventure!
She might not share the joy. You see, Garden View Cemetery, where Pepper works, is planning a birthday celebration for President James A. Garfield, who’s [...]

The newest Pepper Martin Mystery, “Tomb with a View,” comes out in less than a week. If you can’t wait for your Pepper fix until July 6, stop by today and check out
http://freshfiction.com/pick.php
“Dead Man Talking,” book #5 in the series, is today’s Fresh Pick and there’s an excerpt there from the book to get [...]