Jon and I were recently interviewed and asked our “hobbies”. I declared mine to be mystery and so it is. I passionately believe in good books. Sinking between the sheets and finding a book that makes you forget bedtime is still the most glorious feeling in the...
New Year's opened to sunshine and a memory of family here in Milwaukee. Last night was family; the kids(Paul, Jen, Dianne, Jon, Ruth) playing, the children trying not to fall asleep(Cole failed miserably but Laura was passing out poker chips even as Jon and I left...
Librarians are the best people in the world For anyone who is unaware of just how great librarians are, I’m going to tell you now. They go to college for seven years to get their degree. After those seven years they get to enter a job market where they make between...
Ah, a comment heard around the world… Yes I’m referring to the Rankin comment made for a daily newspaper. I’m going to thank him for this comment, which I’m certain was taken a.) out of context and b.) with tongue firmly in cheek rather than foot in mouth. I mean...
Crimespree says, 'Wow!!" Thanks guys, an Anthony. So, aside from being speechless on Saturday, not having prepared anything and getting the award from Jim Huang and Kent Krueger, it’s a little hard to follow up Barbara Seranella. It’s telling that all three of...
As Little, Brown unfolds its marketing campaign for “THE NIGHT GARDENER,” I’m sitting on the side lines reading reviews, reading profiles and crossing my fingers ….. big time. It is no secret I am huge fan of this Washingtonian’s work. When my husband Jon put...
