Welcome! Currently I'm working toward a Master's degree in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA. I will graduate in January of 2010. Check out my progress at Seton Hill through my blog on LiveJournal.

My thesis manuscript, working title Murder at River Point, is set in 1908 Saugatuck, a small resort village on Lake Michigan.  Artist Sydney Sinclair's summer visit turns deadly after a woman's burned, strangled body is found at the local lighthouse. She is drawn into the investigation when a friend begs for help in clearing her brother as the primary suspect. Sydney soon clashes with by-the-book Cooper Dean, assigned to the case. Their efforts uncover secrets that lead to a second murder ... and  puts Sydney directly in the path of the killer.

As an artist, the Great Lakes region inspires me with its wonderful fresh water lakes, trees, rivers and lighthouses. My husband and I have driven along both the eastern and western coasts of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Each lake has its own personality. Lake Huron is often green and choppy, quite different than Lake Michigan with its deep navy blue hue. Lake Superior truly has superior sunsets. I hope to use other small towns along the coasts of the Great Lakes for further books, and especially on Mackinac Island - one of my favorite places. Its rich history and Grand Hotel offer many possibilities for a heroine such as Sidney Sinclair, and the gruff inspector Captain Cooper Dean.