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More People's Park Photos

The historical backdrop of my new novel, A Neapolitan Intrigue, takes place in Berkeley, CA, in 1969.

I have searched through the archives and found more photos from the events of May, 1969. One photo in particular played an important part in plot development. Any guesses? (it's not this one.)
see photos here

Book Fairies Hiding my Books!

Here is the first one I found on Instagram.

River City Park
Click on link to see.
It's a beautiful picture, but for the life of me, I have no idea how to cut and paste an Instagram post.

Thank you to my Personal Fairy!

I'm in the Book

The Battle for People's Park, Berkeley 1969

Heyday Books launch party for their new title will be held in Berkeley, CA on May 11th.

One of my stories, People's Park & 4 Teenagers is featured in their compilation of first-hand accounts about those wild few weeks.


A Neapolitan Intrigue , also involves the events of People's Park.

Present day Naples, Italy, and Berkeley, CA, circa 1969; what could possibly be the connection?
It's a question Letty will have to answer if she is to survive her recent retirement from the CIA and Interpol.

The Book Fairies Indie Author Day

The Book Fairies are hosting another Independent Authors Day, on May 11th.
Copies of all of my books are now in the hands of Book Fairies in five different states.
I can't wait to see who finds my books. Even if I never do find out who picked one up, I still find it exciting.
#travelsaroundtheworld

People's Park - April 20, 1969

It's the 50th anniversary of People's Park.
People's Park Was Born 50 Years Ago Today


Letty was there. And now she must dig through forgotten memories to find out why, after all those years, someone is after her.

Fine Arts & Entertainment

Wildcelt.com

This exquisite Fine Arts & Entertainment Portal, is highlighting all of my books this month.

The stunning layout and photos are reason enough to take a look.

Naples, Italy, & Berkeley, CA

Present day Naples, Italy, and Berkeley, CA, circa 1969; what could possibly be the connection? It's a question Letty will have to answer if she is to survive her recent retirement from the CIA and Interpol.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN:

"Ex CIA agents, Russian Mobsters and shady real estate agents abound. Letty navigates the puzzle with flair and independence. Enjoy!"

"A well-crafted cozy thriller!"

"I totally enjoyed this romp through the streets of Naples."

NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON

Featured on WildCelt - Fine Arts & Entertainment

My Books are now featured on WildCelt

"Wildcelt.com is a Fine Arts and Entertainment Portal offering well-researched articles about current Art & Architectural exhibitions."

The beautiful site is well worth a look.

This month, they are featuring all of my books.

Mystery & Thriller Week on Goodreads

And what better way to start the week than with the newly released A Neapolitan Intrigue


A Neapolitan Intrigue

Ancient Roman streets, superb coffee, excellent clothes, and lush sea breezes; Naples, Italy has it all. Letty may just have found the perfect place to retire after a hectic life with the CIA and Interpol.

She’s enjoying her new life when, out of nowhere, a photo of her as a teenager in 1969 winds up on a dead body. How could the People’s Park protests of fifty years ago, in Berkeley, California have anything to do with her life now? And why are so many Russians after her?

It’s clear that the answers to her questions lie in the picture taken decades in the past. Her high school years of protests, sit-ins, and civil disobedience are so far from her life as a CIA agent, that she doesn’t know where to begin.

Luckily, former agents and friends, Taylor and Jim, step in to assess the situation and protect her from an ever-increasing number of bad guys that are bent on doing her harm.

Hoping to get back to a restful retirement, Letty must revisit that long-ago life to figure out what the heck is happening now, half a world away.