1–What is the title of your latest release? CORNERED AT THE CORRAL is book four in the Ghost Town Mysteries series. 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Manager of a ghost town, Lily has found fulfillment and even rekindled a romance with her high school crush. Trouble during a festival sets off a chain of events, thrusting her into yet another mystery. When a body is discovered in the river, Lily embarks on a secret mission to protect the matriarch’s grandson from being wrongly accused. As Lily delves into a century-old family feud, she stumbles upon a secret so well-hidden that someone is willing to kill to keep it buried. Lily must use all her wit and cunning to unravel the truth before it’s too late. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I grew up in California and enjoy visiting ghost towns. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Yes, she would make a great friend especially in times of trouble. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Determined, trustworthy, and dedicated. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Amateur sleuthing is not for the faint-hearted. 7–Do…

1–What is the title of your latest release? SHOWDOWN AT THE SALOON 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A hitman is discovered dead, leaving everyone in the dark about the identity of his intended target. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I grew up in California and love to explore ghost towns. 4–Would you hang out with your sleuth in real life? Yes, I could imagine her as a good friend. 5–What are three words that describe your sleuth? Loyal, dedicated, friendly. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? How to hire a hit man. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit as I go. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Brownies (or most anything chocolate) 9–Describe your writing space/office! I have a comfortable chair in the living room with an adjustable table for my laptop to sit on. 10–Who is an author you admire? Ruth Logan Herne 11–Is there a book that changed your life? Little Women gave me the desire to be a writer. 12–Tell us about when you got “the call.” (when you found out your book was going to be…

1–What is the title of your latest release? HOMICIDE AT HIGH NOON. It’s book two in the Ghost Town Mysteries series. 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Ghost town manager, Lily Cranston, is under suspicion when money comes up missing. Lily goes to meet with the bank’s auditor, but discovers he’s been killed before she’s had a chance to plead her case! In danger of facing embezzlement charges, she’s now a prime murder suspect. Putting her skills to the test to find the guilty party, she uncovers shocking truths and unscrupulous practices along the way. Will she be able to find the missing money and the killer before it’s too late? Or will her time run out as the killer sets their sights on her… 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I enjoy visiting ghost towns and the series is set in a very active ghost town. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Yes, she and her family are a great group of people. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Determined, trustworthy, and dedicated. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Most embezzlers are woman…

Book Title: MURDER AT THE MINE Character Name: Lily Cranston   How would you describe your family or your childhood? I had a wonderful childhood. The middle child of three girls, I grew up on a dairy farm in northern California. The three of us are like poster children for the birth order philosophy– perfectionist/independent/charmer. Mom and dad were the best, but sadly they both died while on a skiing vacation in Colorado over a decade ago. My younger sister and I take care of the family farm, minus the cattle. Our older sister is married to the town sheriff.   Significant other? If my older sister, Pat, had her way, the county crime scene investigator would be my significant other. I’m not opposed to the idea, only our past history is a bit complicated.   Biggest challenge in relationships I don’t do confrontations well. It’s something I’m learning to deal with.   Where do you live? In the historical western community called Grady, California. We’re known for our ghost town and mine. It’s named after Thomas Grady, the man who first discovered gold in what is now a popular tourist destination.   Do you have any enemies? Wow, none…