“Welcome to the family!” Pop says, and we each raise our glasses again. The bubbles must tickle Alice’s nose, because she giggles. “What are your plans? Have you set a date yet?” Ma asks. I chuckle. “We haven’t even been engaged a full day yet.” It’s clear she’s thrilled, but give us at least a week to discuss it. And even in a week, we won’t have concrete plans. “Well, I’ve been thinking about this for a while,” Julian says. “So I have ideas.” I whip my head in his direction. Seriously? This perks Ma up even more. Julian fills everyone, including me, in on his plans. The ceremony will be held at that small, charming church on the other side of town, with lots of white roses, candlelight, and soft harp music. Everyone keeps a straight face at the mention of a harp. “Someone will recite a meaningful poem, perhaps Alice, and someone else will sing something meaningful but also uplifting. Gianna will look stunning, of course, in white, and I’ll wear a silver-gray tux.” “I can imagine it all,” Ma breathlessly says. “How lovely.” It’s something, alright. “There are several amazing spots for the reception, but I’m enamored…

1–What is the title of your latest release? TUTUS, FRIES & DEAD GUYS 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? When ghost whisperer Gianna Mancini finds a dead dance teacher, she strikes out to discover the murderer to save her niece, but the teacher’s ghost has more fun scaring people in mirrors then helping, and the killer will stop at nothing to get Gianna out of the way. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? South Shore Beach is the fictional version of the town I grew up in, Long Beach on Long Island, NY. I haven’t lived there in decades, but I have fond memories of the town. No other place I’ve lived since has been anything like it. 4–Would you hang out with your sleuth in real life? Absolutely! Gianna would be a great friend, and she loves to eat. We’d get along well. 5–What are three words that describe your sleuth? Loyal, determined, brave 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I researched dance terms and competition locations in the real towns based around my fictional one. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done?…