Passing for local could be life or death. A British spy in WWII might lose everything over the way a button was sewn, or how he held up three fingers. It’s the tiniest details that betray us—on the battlefield, in foreign lands, or even just trying to order coffee after moving countries. Trust me: I’ve lived it. The wrong Tuesday nearly gave me a migraine.
The Devil’s in the Details—and It Might Save Your Life Read More »
Ever felt that gut-punch of inadequacy scrolling past yet another impossibly slender model? I’ve spent years battling that feeling—until I stumbled upon a dead-simple image hack that flipped the script on photoshopped perfection. This post dives into the body distortion we’re fed daily, and the oddly calming trick that helped me reclaim a little peace (and joy in fashion again).
A Waist Is a Terrible Thing to Fake (and My Self-Esteem Hack That Actually Works) Read More »
Can we talk about the death grip serial killers have on romantic suspense? Lately, it seems like every book I pick up in the genre has a villain who’s a serial killer. It’s like they’re being handed out with publishing contracts. “Oh, you’re writing romantic suspense? Great! Here’s your serial killer starter pack.” I get
Serial Killer Fatigue: Can We Mix Up Our Villains, Please? Read More »
Sometimes, a setting sneaks up on you. It’s not the glittering castle or the misty forest that sparks the story, but a barren, blistering wasteland where the very ground might just crack open and swallow you whole.
The Lut Desert: A Realm of Extremes and Echoes of History Read More »
Hot plum pudding with brandy sauce. Pumpkin pie, fresh out of the oven, melting into the custard. Home-baked cookies, or a cake cooling on the counter. You can smell them before you even see them.
Or maybe it’s red wine steeped with cinnamon and cloves—the siren song of mulled wine calling you home on a winter’s night.
Croissants in Paris, still warm, with real butter and even more real European coffee—dark, rich, and blessed with that smoky caramel scent you only get from beans grown halfway across the world.
Roasts. Gravy. Toasted bread. Spiced fruit. Deep-fried anything.
Smell the Coffee? What About That Turkey Stuffing? Read More »
There’s something about a good mystery that just gets under your skin, isn’t there? The kind that makes you sit up a little straighter when it shows up in a documentary at 11:30 p.m. and suddenly you have to know what happened. Amelia Earhart is one of those mysteries. Maybe the mystery.
Still Flying: Why Amelia Earhart’s Mystery Might Be Better Unsolved Read More »
Did you know there are different types of bullets, not just different shapes? From sneaky subsonic to lightning-fast hypersonic, here’s the juicy, nerdy side of bullets that makes your favorite romantic suspense scenes extra cool (and believable).
Subsonic, Supersonic, Hypersonic—The Hidden World of Bullets in Romantic Suspense Read More »
Imagine strolling along a beach, hand in hand with your love, the salty breeze curling around you, the sun dipping low on the horizon. Romantic, right? Now, imagine bending down, picking up an old glass bottle, and discovering a 132-year-old message inside.
There are a lot of great habits out there—exercise, eating well, getting enough sleep—but let’s be honest: nothing feels quite as good as curling up with a great book and getting lost in a story. And here’s the best part: it turns out that reading isn’t just a fantastic escape—it’s actually good for you.
Why Reading Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Yourself Read More »
If you’ve been around my books long enough (and if you haven’t—welcome!), you might have noticed something odd. Unlike many authors who settle into one or maybe two genres and build their empire there, I hop between romance sub-genres like a caffeinated rabbit.
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