Playing with Fire
Crime Fiction: The Core Elements of Playing with Fire
When the flames of a fire swallowed a Maryland family’s home, they did more than consume wood and brick—they sparked an inferno of secrets that refused to die....
The Blog
Stories, craft, and the world of the BitterSweet Series.
Tips & Tricks
Character Development: How to Create Memorable Characters
Mastering character development is essential for any writer who wants to craft narratives that linger long after the last page is turned.
Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire: A BitterSweet Tale of Reinvention & Revenge
After a deadly fire in 1952, Bonnie Madsen vanishes—only to be hunted years later. Secrets and family mysteries ignite in "Playing with Fire."
Beyond the Broken Window
Inspiration for a Novel: See the Forest for the Trees
When a stranger-than-fiction event called Covid fell upon the world, my idea for a novel swirling in my head said, “Let me out!” So, I leafed through...
Beyond the Broken Window
Beyond the Broken Window: A Novel About Trauma and Survival
Beyond the Broken Window is a gripping novel of trauma, love, and survival set in the 70s, exploring abuse, family secrets, and struggle.