Rage in the Wilderness (A Nikki Garcia Mystery – Coming in late January) I’m really excited about Nikki’s 5th adventure. This novel takes...

The mountainous terrain of northern New Mexico, where my husband and I spend our summers, makes me aware of J.R.R. Tolkien’s clever way...

This post first appeared in Stiletto Gang on September 5, 2023 Bob and I spend the summers in northern New Mexico. We enjoy the idyllic...

(First published by Stiletto Gang, Aug 2, 2023) Do you ever feel guilty for reading a cozy, a mystery, or a romantic novel instead of...

First published by Stiletto Gang on July 4, 2023. I was 25 years old, the mother of a precious three-year-old son, and I did not hold a...

Walking in our neighborhood recently, I saw an older couple walking their dog. He was not just any dog; he was a Blue Heeler. It brought...

(NOTE: A reader asked me to re-print this blog that was originally published on Stiletto Gang Blog in Oct of 2021) Years ago, when I...