I was trying to decide what to write for my blog today, since I've already posted my Birthdays Promo, which includes the books that I have on sale for Canada Day. So I checked out my list of national observances and realized that today is also International Joke Day. (I hope that isn't saying something about what the world thinks of Canada!) ...

I knew this book was popular as a window into the world of young POC, but I skimmed past it a number of times without picking it up. Why? Honestly, it was the cover. It looks to me like high school chick lit. Relationships, putting on a public face, figuring out who you are. ...

This deal will only be up for a few days. Get the winner of the 2016 Top Fiction award selection by the In the Margins Committee, the first book in the Tamara's Teardrops series. ...

At this time of year, I always run a birthdays promo. In the next few days, it is my birthday, Canada's birthday, Independence Day, and this year, one more. July 4 is also the first birthday of this little fur face! ...

Cat Lady Confidential published a post sharing the profiles of seven different authors who have a cat (or multiple cats!) I enjoyed participating in this post and in "meeting" the other authors who shared stories of their lives with cats! ...

I am reading a new (to me) James Patterson, Unsolved. The great thing about James Patterson is there is always a new one out! Unsolved is the second in the Invisible series. Emmy Dockery is looking for a serial killer, but no one will even believe that the victims have been murdered. They think that she's gone off the rails. ...

I had a great interview with Alexandra Amor recently. Play it below or jump to her blog post for more details and a sample of Gluten-Free Murder ...

It is Thanksgiving in Bald Eagle Falls and the smells of spicy new offerings waft from Auntie Clem’s Bakery ...

(Book #10) Zachary has done his very best to let go of ex-wife Bridget and relegate their relationship to the past. So when her current partner comes to him for help, he is understandably hesitant to help. But Gordon has always been a stand-up guy and done right by Zachary, so he reluctantly lets himself be talked once more into helping Bridget and Gordon. Zachary struggles with obsessions and self-doubt at the best of times, and this is a case that could break him ...

(Book #13) It’s a CO2 cook-off! Chef Kirschoff and Vic’s friends from the Alaskan cruise are back for a carbonation contest, with Erin and Vic acting as two of the judges. It’s fizzy, it’s fun, what could possibly go wrong? ...

(Book #9) When Ben Burton hired Zachary Goldman to help him to find the house he lived in before he was adopted, Zachary had no idea it would turn into a murder case. But as Ben’s fragmented memories start to fall into place, Zachary is driven to right past wrongs and bring the perpetrator to justice. But Ben is not the only one who remembers what happened ...

When your child is in pain, everything else takes a backseat. Fae Glover has put everything else on hold while she tries to help her daughter to get a diagnosis and effective treatment. Unfortunately, DFS has other ideas and in short order has apprehended Hannah. And they have no intention of ever giving her back ...

With the help of her witch friend Starlight, Reg needs all of her psychic powers to unravel the secrets behind Vivian's tragic luck and prevent a catastrophic accident. ...

All is not well in the small town of Black Sands, and Reg’s nightmares and visions point to a paranormal mystery waiting to be solved ...

Take a wild ride with Reg Rawlins on an expedition to the Blue Ridge Mountains! Unearth secrets and unravel mysteries with her magical friends! ...

(Book #8) A missing girl. Her confused family and friends don’t know what to think about her disappearance. The police will only put so many resources into the search for a missing teen. They don’t have time and money to spend on runaways and voluntaries. But that doesn’t mean no one cares ...

I'm very excited to have my new audiobook out. It's been a long time since I had audio produced, but I have jumped back in with Virtually Harmless. Melissa Kay Benson was a dream to work with, and I really love her production of Virtually Harmless. Her voices are so close to the voices in my head, and she nails all of the sarcasm and humour, making me laugh at my own jokes. ...

I have just started After Anna by Lisa Scottoline. Scottoline writes some amazing plots. In this book, there are two point of views, Maggie's, which is running forward in time from when she meets Anna and Noah's, which is running backward in time from the point at which his verdict will be read. At some point they will intersect, and I will have the full story. Or almost. Maybe. Being able to tell two stories from two different viewpoints and reveal the plot points in just the right order is an amazing talent. ...

I have written a lot of posts about some serious social issues. With everything that is going on in the world today, I thought that a lighter post was in order this time. ...