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May 13, 2022
How to title a novel
At first it was fun. This novel is going so well, the author exudes on page 124. Let’s stop writing and play with titles! Some time...


Dec 28, 2018
Spycraft in the Dark Talents trilogy
Within intelligence communities, spycraft refers to the techniques used by spies to gather intelligence and remain undercover. The need...


Apr 13, 2018
FAQ on Serpent in the Heather and the series
Why did you chose to set this historical fantasy series in the 1930s? The 1930s – and particularly in England – was a period overshadowed...


Mar 6, 2018
Goodreads Giveaway of Serpent
If you read At the Table of Wolves and liked it, here’s a chance to win a print copy of Book 2 in the series: Serpent in the Heather. The...


Nov 17, 2017
Women Spies of the World Wars: Pearl Cornioley
Many women worked undercover during the world wars, but we know the names of only a few. Like men in the secret intelligence services,...


Oct 10, 2017
Women spies of the World Wars: Noor Inayat Khan
This blog series on women working undercover during the world wars highlights a few of the stories that inspired me while writing At the...


Sep 12, 2017
Women spies of the World Wars: Nancy Wake
Nancy Wake She said that she saw no reason why women should be limited to waving goodbye to their men and sitting at home to “knit...


Sep 2, 2017
Women Spies of the World Wars: Krystyna Skarbek
Many women worked undercover during the world wars, but we know the names of only a few. Like men in the secret intelligence services,...


Aug 8, 2017
Women Spies in the World Wars: Virginia Hall
Many women worked undercover during the world wars, but we know the names of only a few. Like men in the secret intelligence services,...


Jul 30, 2017
Women Spies in the World Wars: Marika Rokk
In my research for At the Table of Wolves, I found a number of fascinating stories of women who played important roles in the world of...


Jul 24, 2017
How I came to write At the Table of Wolves
For a little background on how I came to write my latest novel, At the Table of Wolves, here are some frequently asked questions. Why did...


Jul 5, 2017
FAQ about At the Table of Wolves
My new book comes out next week! Here are my answers to some frequently asked questions about the novel and the time period of the 1930s.


May 24, 2017
At the Table of Wolves gets a star
So pleased to report that Publishers Weekly gave my forthcoming novel a starred review! Very happy about this, and also, I must admit,...
Mar 17, 2016
A Dangerous Game of Spycraft . . .
. . . amid the bloom of psychic abilities. My new series, beginning with At the Table of Wolves. Coming from Saga Press next summer! THE...


Oct 6, 2015
When the cover artist nails it
When you get a knock out cover for your novel, great happiness ensues. OK, so we writers are a superficial lot. But after working for a...


Aug 6, 2015
Got a question?
If you have a question or two you’d like to ask me about my writing or writing in general, now’s a good time. upcoming books writing...


Jul 10, 2015
All in
A conversation I had today with a friend about a significant failure in a business venture: She: I tried and I so blew it. Me: But at...


Jan 16, 2015
My great big new fantasy novel
Publishing a new book is always a cause for celebration, and especially for this one. Beginnings I sat on this very couch seven winters...


Oct 3, 2014
Favorite places of England
In mid-August, I toured England with my husband and two dear friends. The trip included Worldcon in London, and then off we went for fun...
Jun 10, 2014
Interview on latest book
This interview, slightly revised below, appeared recently on The Wonderings of One Person blog. Please tell us a little bit about you....
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