Take Violet on Vacation

I know you’re a reader and that often means you’re reading anywhere, whenever your time permits. (I do this, too.) I want to see where you take Violet Harper on vacation over the coming months. So, I’m asking a teeny favor, share your photos with me. Show me where you...

The Plot Thickens

I am frequently asked, “How do you come up with the ideas for your books?” The short answer is, “I work with a great team.” But here’s the longer answer: I always start with some germ of an idea. For the LADY OF ASHES books, I might decide the book will dwell on some...

Writing Woes and Klondike Bars

One of the most common questions I am ever asked is: What motivates your writing? My answer: Deadlines. The second most common question is: How many words do you write each day? My answer: ???? I’m never quite sure how to answer this one, because my writing process...

How I Write

I am often asked how I go about writing my books. The most common three questions are: How do you come up with your ideas? How did you get the idea to write about a Victorian undertaker in the first place? What is your daily writing routine? I use the same general...