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I hate to admit it, but the calendar doesn’t lie.  The thermometer does sometimes—witness the heat wave that washed over Maine this past week. But summer is at its end, which prompts this greatest-hits photo array from what was a wonderful … Continue reading →

I was honored to be part of a terrific panel at the inaugural Local Authors Showcase at the Scarborough Public Library this evening.  I was glad for the chance to talk with readers about Quick Pivot, and excited to hear about the books … Continue reading →

I am pleased and excited to pull back the curtain on the stunning cover for the second book in my Joe Gale Mystery Series, Cover Story. Heeeeeere it is: Here’s a sneak preview of the plot: Maine newspaper reporter Joe Gale … Continue reading →

On Friday May 15, the launch of Quick Pivot was celebrated with a party at Rí Rá, an Irish pub on the Portland waterfront.  We had a rollicking time sending my debut novel down the ways.  Many family members were in … Continue reading →

I was transported last night back to the Central Massachusetts paper mill town where I was raised. It was the early 1970s and the community was in the middle of a long strike. My parents didn’t work in the mills … Continue reading →

This weekend was the second Maine Crime Wave conference, and it was a blast.  Maine has an embarrassment of riches in the crime writing world, and some of the best in the business were on hand this weekend. There was a lot to learn, … Continue reading →

This morning’s beach walk turned out to be what I think of as Spring Shift Day, when the tilt of the earth in this northern clime finally hit a convincing tipping point.  I breathed deeply, pulling the notably softer salt air … Continue reading →

It’s Maine and it’s February, which means it’s often cold and frequently snowing. This month has been off the charts cold and snow-wise, but if you let the weather coop you up inside, you miss a lot. Case in point: today’s beach walk. Virtually … Continue reading →