Fatal Deduction | Guest Post by Gayle Roper

Please welcome my guest author, Gayle Roper. A while ago I was talking with my editor about my next book, and she said, “We’re loaded with small town settings. How about an urban locale for your next book?” Yikes, I thought. I am so not urban! I live in the middle of...

Over the Hill?

I sat enthralled watching the 1940 black-and-white movie “Rebecca” on TV recently. The novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier is a favorite. I usually prefer books over movies hands down, but the film, produced by David O. Selznick and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was...

Feeling Peevish?

For the first time since I was a child I own no pets. Not a dog, cat, or even a goldfish. And believe me, I’ve had plenty. As a child, I was always begging for more furry or feathered friends, and my parents indulged me. There were few city-style pets I didn’t...

Having a Good or Bad Hair Day?

When I get up in the morning, one of the first things I do is glance at myself in the mirror and assess my hair, which is usually an unruly mess. Curly hair has a mind of its own. If it’s a rainy or humid day, look out. Sometimes I think to myself what else can...