I had fun introducing a feisty Chihuahua named Princess in my third book, MURDER AT THE FORTUNE TELLER’S TABLE. Her owner loves dressing her in sparkling collars and fuzzy coats. But don’t be deceived by all of the finery. Princess … Continue reading →
Here’s another meerkat photo I wanted to share. They were a lot of fun to watch! … Continue reading →
I had some great encounters with meerkats on the safari. They used me as an observation post twice. Not everyone made themselves available to the little critters, but I wanted to get the most from the experience as possible. The … Continue reading →
I recently returned from a safari to Africa. This is something I’ve wanted to do all my life. It was amazing! The animals, the people, and the scenery all combined to make it a fantastic experience. During the next few … Continue reading →
I really enjoyed the 2017 Bouchercon Mystery Convention in Toronto, Canada, last week. I had a fun time on the “Critters of Crime” panel with Jen Danna, Michael Kurland (moderator), Kelly Oliver, and Eileen Watkins. We discussed what role dogs … Continue reading →
I’ve had a busy couple of months finishing book four and planning book five. I also went to Africa on safari. It’s been on my “dream vacation” list for a long time. I’ll be sharing some photos from that experience … Continue reading →
I love animals and was delighted to have a visit from a cute quail family! … Continue reading →
Redwood Cove in my Kelly Jackson cozy mystery series is based on Mendocino, California. Whenever I visit there, I take a lot of pictures to help with ideas and descriptions when I write. Here I’m sharing some of my favorite flower … Continue reading →
I attended a dog show a while back called Woofstock. Posters for each year are hung up and people are encouraged to dress for the show’s theme. It was a lot of fun! … Continue reading →
I thought people might enjoy seeing this Mendocino fire truck from 1887. It’s in wonderful condition. I met a man who said he spent most of the previous day polishing the brass. It gleamed! … Continue reading →
