Author Workspace: Diana Renn

Author Workspace: Diana Renn

A fun fact I learned when researching my latest eco-mystery for children, The Owl Prowl Mystery, is that great horned owls don’t make their own nests. Instead, they often take over the nests of other birds or squirrels. I thought of great horned owls when I became...
INTERVIEW WITH RHYS BOWEN

INTERVIEW WITH RHYS BOWEN

The Rose Arbor Rhys Bowen Lake Union Publishing August 6th, 2024 The Rose Arbor by Rhys Bowen is more of a suspenseful novel that a historical one. There is a mystery, but also a dose of romance along with the serious topic of memory loss. The book opens in London...
INTERVIEW WITH KARIN SLAUGHTER

INTERVIEW WITH KARIN SLAUGHTER

This is Why We Lied Will Trent Book 12 Karin Slaughter William Morrow Pub August 20th, 2024 This is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter is a book that has all the trademarks including twists, and intensity. A word of warning there is child abuse, domestic violence, brutal...
INTERVIEW WITH PATRICIA JOHNS

INTERVIEW WITH PATRICIA JOHNS

An Amish Country Reunion Her Pretend Amish Beau Patricia Johns An Amish Country Reunion by Patricia Johns centers around two people and one very special dog. The heroine, Trooper Genevieve Austin, arrives at the State Police K9 Training Center. She learns that she’ll...

Five Favorite Herbs and Spices

I fell in love with Seattle’s Pike Place Market as a college kid, not long after the voters saved it from destruction, and made it my mission in life to eat my way through it. It’s constantly changing, so I’ll never be done! As a student and then as a young lawyer...
BOOK REVIEW:  ECHOES OF MEMORY

BOOK REVIEW: ECHOES OF MEMORY

Echoes of Memory Sara Driscoll Kensington Pub July 23rd, 2024 Echoes of Memory by Sara Driscoll is a mystery that explores memory loss. Readers will learn about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) throughout the story as the author incorporates it into the character’s life....
INTERVIEW WITH MARY ALFORD

INTERVIEW WITH MARY ALFORD

Ambush in the Mountains Mary Alford Love Inspired Pub July 23rd, 2024 Ambush in the Mountains by Mary Alford a story of second chances, forgiveness, self-healing, compassion, unbridled trust, friendship, love, and redemption. As with most of her books she uses the...