Me. Sarah is a younger, more single, non-parent, non-grandparent version of me. She’s smarter, wealthier, but as conflicted as I am, much of the time. Our Creole parents loved California, but held to their south Louisiana culture, in traditions, food and language. This made us odd ducks, even in Berkeley. My mother’s mixed-race look, my…

This year, I want to bring to you the 3rd journey of California Creole sleuth, Sarah Doucette Jean-Louis. Because in Orchids & Omens, the murder of wealthy orchid breeder, Becca Mitchell is as hard to figure out as the flower, itself.  Who would kill Becca? And why? So, what are her secrets? And  because of this, Sarah…

Holidays can bring up old wounds or resentments. It’s like the movie, Home for the Holidays. https://youtu.be/vEguAZ0RqnQ But not funny when it’s you. Sometimes the togetherness is too much.  Too many personal questions and too many people. And don’t wake up the pressure to have the perfect holiday food, table, tree, events… you get me. Maybe…

        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