Well, I've hit my usual wall at about page 200 of the new manuscript, which means that I'm looking for ways to fill my time before I dive back in to edit and find out what the hell is wrong with it--there's always something, at this stage. Thus ... for you, a rare blogpost! Last month, my family reunited with my long lost cousin (he was only lost to us, apparently), which was really a great time. I hadn't seen him since I was about eight years old, and am so glad he touched b

I'll be doing a workshop on Researching the Historical Novel, at Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network (BARN) on January 27th, and registration is now open. For anyone interested--the workshop will be held at BARN, in Bainbridge Island, Washington, here are the pertinent details: BARN Workshop. Also coming up, I'll be speaking and signing at the Write on the Sound conference, in Edmonds, Washington, on October 7, where I will be interviewing Kristin Hannah for the conference k

Tomorrow (July 21) and Saturday (July 22), I will be at the Pacific Northwest Writers Conference. I'll be autographing books, along with many, many other authors, at the huge Autograph Party on Friday night, from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will be giving a workshop on "Writing the Historical Novel" on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. After that, I'll be signing books informally throughout the day. This is a great conference, and covers many genres, and I believe there is still space

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Seattle7Writers and the Bainbridge Schools Foundation last Saturday at our amazing Summer Bookfest. Lots of books were sold, many cookies eaten, and a good time (I hope) was had by all (at least I had a good time!). Here are some pictures from the event: All the authors who participated: Suzanne Selfors, Me and Boyd Morrison. Tickets are also still available for another Seattle7Writers event--Chew on This, a brunch featuring Charl

This is where I'll be Saturday, June 3rd, with SIXTEEN other authors, signing books for and chatting with anyone who stops by. I expect to have cookies, though I haven't decided yet which kind: chocolate? Molasses? Decisions, decisions. If you're in the area, I hope you'll stop by. A portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Bainbridge Schools foundation--a good time for a good cause! #Seattle7Writers #signing

I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of Elizabeth Blackwell's latest historical novel, In the Shadow of Lakecrest, and now I am giving a copy away to some lucky reader. Set in the 1920s, and reminiscent of Rebecca, the story has a heroine who isn't what she seems, a gothic mansion, labyrinths, secrets and strange events. In short, everything you want in a good story. The contest is over on my Facebook page, and to enter, all you need to do is like and comment on the pos

Last night's signing at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, WA, was a lot of fun, with some great questions and a lot of friendly faces. Thank you to all of you who made the trek through a dark and frosty (okay, bone-chilling) night. I could not be more grateful. Here are some pictures from the event, taken by intrepid host Lish McBride (who could not have been better--she's an author too, so be sure to check out her books for young adult. Firebug is the first of her new s

Today, my latest release, A Drop of Ink, officially hits the shelves! I know you've heard before that picking a favorite book is like picking a favorite child, but I do have a special fondness for this one, and I'm excited for everyone else to finally read it! Tonight, I'll be celebrating with a publication party at Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo, WA (who will have autographed copies to order), but I do have other signings scheduled--for a complete, up-to-date list, please clic

Yesterday was Small Business Saturday, and to celebrate, I was at my local independent bookstore, Liberty Bay Books, in Poulsbo, Washington. Thanks to everyone who decided to shop small and local yesterday! Liberty Bay Books now has new stock of autographed books, and will ship them to you. Here I am with Ashley Ream and Jonathan Evison. #signing

This year's Holiday Bookfest was our most successful ever! Thanks for coming, buying, donating. Here's a group picture of all the authors involved. #holiday #Seattle7Writers #friends #signing