She was part of the generation of special things like Sunday cars and the good china. My mother treasured a few items and rarely used those. The living room was not for living, but for special guests and furniture to admire. As a child, I couldn’t fully understand the assigned value…

  Wishing you the best at yours! If you’ve read my books you know that Sarah loves to cook. Her holiday tradition is a braised turkey, not roasted. The meat falls off the bones as you serve it! It’s the only time she suspends her vegetarian preferences. To braise: Preheat oven to 325 (Remember to…

Take a look at this promo of the show, Murder in the Family. https://youtu.be/YLTI2G9J5O8

Murder in the Family is a new reality show on the Reelz Cable Network. Hosted by Geraldo Rivera,  stories told are about celebrity families victimized by murder. The show debuts Saturday, Nov. 3rd at 9pm ET/PT The first episode is about Jennifer Hudson. I hope you’ll watch me on Nov. 10th, the episode about Kelsey…

Interview with LaBoo Publishing! Enjoy!

  Editing tricks, writer’s block killers and new ways to brainstorm equaled priceless instruction from gifted authors at this workshop! Mystery writing is like creating a decorative puzzle with words. Scenes must seem new, but familiar—not easy. These events help us. #writersworkshop #sistersincrime #sistersincrimenorcal #jessicalourey #catrionamcpherson #genebrenek #marlacooper

The roux is at the foundation of many Creole and Cajun dishes so it’s great to learn the basics of getting it right. When Sarah makes gumbo, jambalaya or one of her famous etoufees, she makes a roux that’s right for that dish. You will want a darker roux for gumbo, but a lighter one…