Have some questions about my books? Hopefully, they are answered below. If not, feel free to Contact Me with your concerns.
Are your books appropriate for kids/young teens/preteens?
- readability level is grade 3.5-4.5
- no f-bombs. Some have a mild “damn” or “hell”
- no sex on the page
- no gore (with the exception of Lion Within which includes graphic scenes of abuse)
- there is violence
- cozies (Auntie Clem’s Bakery, Reg Rawlins, Psychic Investigator) would be rated G
- other mysteries PG
- young adult PG to PG 13
- deal with social issues that range from abuse and addiction to LGBT issues, teen pregnancy, gang violence, racism, mental illness and disabilities
- may include characters who are trans, gay, ace, intersex, promiscuous, or in the sex trade. No sex or rape on the page
- may contain odious characters who are predatory, prejudiced, or unstable
I am a sensitive reader (no violence or suspense.) Can I read anything you write?
If you can handle a Hallmark mystery, like the Hannah Swenson mysteries by Joanna Fluke, then you may be okay with Auntie Clem’s Bakery or Reg Rawlins, Psychic Investigator. But they do still have some tense moments and revolve around an off-page murder. You can read samples on my website on download a first in series free to see whether it is something you can handle. Those are my tamest series.
I am print disabled (blind, low vision, reading disability). What are my options?
- audiobooks
- large print
- Ebooks with the font set large or a screen reader
Can I try before I buy?
- free samples are offered for all books
- in some cases, you can get the first book in the series free
