If You Love PI Mysteries, He Broke the Silence Is for You
When a home invasion leaves a family shattered, PI Zachary Goldman is pulled into a case full of buried secrets, pressure, and dangerous stakes. ...
Neurodivergent Detective Fiction: Beyond the Broken Detective Trope
Discover how the Zachary Goldman mysteries reframe the “broken detective” trope with nuanced, spoiler-safe portrayals of ADHD, PTSD, and neurodiversity ...
5 Surprising Reasons to Write Novels in Plain Text
I’ve published 130+ books, and I write them in Obsidian using plain text. Here are 5 practical reasons this workflow beats bulky word processors ...
Breaking Stereotypes: A Private Investigator Who Champions the Forgotten
Meet Zachary Goldman, a private investigator who fights for invisible victims in a trauma-informed, socially conscious crime fiction world ...
Private Investigator Mysteries
Welcome to the Private Investigator cornerstone — your go-to collection of in-depth blog posts, case files, and research on the craft of investigation and the world of Zachary Goldman. ...
Welcome to P.D. Workman’s Obsidian Hub
Using Obsidian as a writing studio: in-depth guides, experiments, and bite-sized tips. ...
Childhood Institutionalization: The Invisible Scars in Adulthood
How childhood institutional care can leave lasting, invisible scars on adult identity, relationships, and trust — five truths revealed through Zachary Goldman’s story ...
Three Steps and a Pivot — The Making of a Detective
How a small survival ritual turned into a detective’s edge. Read Zachary Goldman’s origin story — pacing, observation, and the quiet choices that shape a life of investigation ...
Zachary Goldman Private Investigator Cases 17-19
Looking for a gritty PI series without foul language and gore? Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author P.D. Workman brings you stories that delve into some of the darkest parts of society but leave you feeling good in the end ...
Chickpeas, Cookies, and Conspiracy — Quiche Me Goodbye Is Live
Chickpeas, Cookies, and Conspiracy — Quiche Me Goodbye Is Live ...
The Transformation of Bald Eagle Falls
For months, Bald Eagle Falls was a somber destination —a "tragedy pilgrimage site" for influencers seeking a selfie with a "death muffin" in the wake of critic Gerald Montgomery’s passing. But the town is ready for a rebrand. Enter "The World’s Largest Festival
Celebrating the Humble Chickpea." ...
The Vegan Chef: Deep Dive into Quiche Me Goodbye
Deep dive into Quiche Me Goodbye, a culinary cozy mystery by P.D. Workman ...
The Recipe for Murder: Intro to Quiche Me Goodbye
Dive into a video introduction to Quiche Me Goodbye, a culinary cozy mystery by P.D. Workman ...
Author Notes: From Aquafaba to Alibis
Full of inventive chickpea dishes, warm small-town charm, and a high-stakes cook-off, Quiche Me Goodbye blends food, friendship, and a gripping mystery ...
Smell, Taste, and Truth: Sensory Clues in Auntie Clem’s Bakery
How sensory detail—smell, taste, and kitchen chemistry—functions as a legitimate investigative tool in Auntie Clem’s Bakery, helping Erin detect sabotage, toxins, and subtle clues ...
Why Found Family Matters in Cozy Mysteries (and How It Solves Crimes)
How 'found family' in Auntie Clem’s Bakery gives cozy mysteries heart — a network of informants, emotional stakes, and believable, character-driven investigation ...
