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Things Have Been Busy

I’ve been busy finishing the audio “proofing” of Deadly Secrets, and then updating the original files, fixing the inevitable missed typos. However, based on reader feedback, I also decided to cut back what I had considered a very mild “sex” scene. Given that I also write romantic suspense, I didn’t think a little foreplay was going too far. Unlike romantic suspense, a mystery series can develop a relationship over the span of several books, and I’d decided that Gordon and Angie were about to...

What’s Cooking Wednesday – Parmesan Chicken and Roasted Romaine

My son posted this on his Facebook page, and it looked good. I modified the original Bon Appetit recipe a bit.

Parmesan Chicken with Roasted Caesar Romaine

Ingredients:
4 7-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
c grated Parmesan, Pecorino, or Asiago cheese
c Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
4 T olive oil, divided
2 T chopped flat-leaf parsley (I used dried)
2 garlic cloves, minced, divided
2 large hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise
2 anchovy fillets packe...

In the Interview Room – Claire Gem

Today I welcome Claire Gem to Terry’s Place. Claire writes intensely emotional contemporary romance, sometimes with paranormal elements.

What’s your biggest distraction when you should be writing?
Believe it or not, marketing. Yes, I am one of those rare authors who absolutely LOVES to market my books and my brand. I guess I didn’t come by it strange—my father was a door-to-door salesman. Even though I lost him in 2001, his entrepreneurial spirit continues to whisper in my ear…even when I sho...

Labor Day Specials

Wishing all a Safe and Happy Labor Day. Here on the mountain, we’ve had a great time with our visiting grandson.

In Dire Straits is with my editor, and the wonderful Kim Killion of The Killion Group has designed a great cover. To celebrate the upcoming release, I’ve got some specials running. Don’t wait to take advantage of these low prices. They won’t last.

(Click on an image for buy links.)

Even better, In Hot Water, narrated by Pamela Almand, “The Captain’s Voice,” is now available. If yo...

Writers’ Police Academy 2016 – recap 7 – Defense and Arrest Tactics

I’m continuing my recaps of sessions from the Writers’ Police Academy. You can find my previous posts here for part 1; here for part 2; here for part 3 and here for part 4. Part 5 is here. Part 6 is here. My photo gallery is here. And I have an overview of the entire conference at Lee Lofland’s Graveyard Shift blog.

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I took a very informa...

What’s Cooking Wednesday – Crock Pot Lamb Shoulder Roast

While at our local Farmer’s Market, I picked up a lamb shoulder roast from a local vendor. I found a more complicated version of this recipe on the web, but for me, using a slow cooker means dumping everything in, so that’s what I did. The original recipe called for browning the lamb and onions, and mincing the garlic. Leaving the cloves whole gives a milder flavor, so don’t be afraid to use plenty. Lamb and garlic are good friends.

Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder

Ingredients:
1 lamb shoulder, 3-5...

In the Interview Room – Kathryn Jane

Today I welcome Kathryn Jane to Terry’s Place. Katt is the author of the romantic suspense series, Intrepid Women.

What’s your biggest distraction when you should be writing?
Facebook! I get caught up in the feel good and funny stuff like inspirational memes and kittens! (I’m a sucker for warm fuzzy feelings, and laughter.)

Plotter or Pantser?
100% pantser. I once tried plotting and nearly had to throw an entire book away because I was so bored. I have to write the same way I read, discoverin...

Writers’ Police Academy 2016 – recap 6- K9s

I’m continuing my recaps of sessions from the Writers’ Police Academy. You can find my previous posts here for part 1; here for part 2; here for part 3 and here for part 4. Part 5 is here. My photo gallery is here. And I have an overview of the entire conference at Lee Lofland’s Graveyard Shift blog.

Due to confusion as to the location of the K9 demonstration, I ended up being the only one there. Officer Dernbach was gracious enough to give me a private workshop, and I met Pal, his German S...

Writers’ Police Academy 2016 – recap 5 – Writing Police Right

I’m continuing my recaps of sessions from the Writers’ Police Academy. You can find my previous posts here for part 1; here for part 2 here for part 3 and here for part 4. My photo gallery is here. And I have an overview of the entire conference at Lee Lofland’s Graveyard Shift blog.

Because I write about cops, I attended Robin Burcell’s session: Writing Police Right: The Way We Walk; The Way We Talk

First (as just about every instructor stressed): It’s not like in the movies or television....

Writers’ Police Academy 2016 – recap 4 – Mashed Potatoes of Death

I’m continuing my recaps of sessions from the Writers’ Police Academy. You can find my previous posts here for part 1; here for part 2 and here for part 3 My photo gallery is here. And I have an overview of the entire conference at Lee Lofland’s Graveyard Shift blog.

This session was presented by Denene Lofland, who, in true WPA fashion, provided us with sneaky ways to kill people. Her workshop was called Mashed Potatoes of Death, and it dealt with ways to poison people.

She started off by t...