Entitlement, Mexico style
Over the last few weeks I've been following the news stories about the fate of 43 students who...
Why Acapulco is an Unforgettable Setting for a Mystery Series
Spenser has all of Boston to roam through, solving mysteries with Hawk at his side and meeting...
March for the Missing in Acapulco
The road has disappeared under a wave of sorrow and anger. In a case of weather mimicking...
How to Make an Informed Reading Choice
With so many books out there, how do you make an informed reading choice? From the author's point...
Where’s a Cheerleader When You Need One?
Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I was part of my high school’s cheer team. I was also a...
Lighting the Path
"Surround yourself with those who light the way." It was just another pithy Pinterest graphic;...
An Excellent Liar
Big lies, white, lies, pretty little lies--Acapulco Detective Emilia Cruz is an expert at all of...
3 Essential Tips for Safe Travel in Mexico
Are you travelling to Mexico but getting nervous when you read the headlines? Yes, there are...
The Right Fork
A number of years ago, when my children were young and we were living in Mexico, my family was...
Reshaping the Acapulco Skyline
Acapulco has alot to offer: beautiful beaches, water sports, cliff divers, iconic skyscrapers,...
DIABLO NIGHTS Cover Reveal and Kindle Release
The third installment of the Emilia Cruz mystery series, featuring the first and only female...
The Lure of the Open Notebook
Maybe it's a sickness. Yesterday, as I was cleaning out my den (also known as the...
If You Went Missing, Who Would Know?
Donde estan? The question amid all the shoes in the picture is Where are they? This is the cry of...
Bookstores of the Future: A Case Study of Retail Creativity
Are bookstores facing a "survival of the fittest" era? If so, what can make a...
Bookstores of the Future: 5 Lessons About Survival of the Fittest
Will bookstores survive? Must they innovate in order to stay relevant and solvent in the era of...
On the Occasion of My Second Anniversary as a Published Author
In addition to being a famous Mexican holiday, now celebrated around the world for reasons...
Publishing Insiders Dispute the Future of Bookstores
Can publishing insiders predict the future of bookstores? What will stores look like...
From Book to Beach: Favorite Hotels in Mexico
Planning a trip to Mexico? Wondering where to stay? Readers often ask if the Palacio Réal, the...
A Counterfeit Money Mystery
Have you seen the new US 100 dollar bill? Compared it to the old bill of the same denomination?...
Friday Fiesta: Focus, Book Discoverability, and a Discount
The Friday Fiesta is stuff worth celebrating from the past week. This week it’s how to focus on a...
Friday Fiesta: Of Water, Web Design, and Writing
The Friday Fiesta is stuff worth celebrating from the past week. This week it’s water and web...
From Panama to Mexico and back again
Every thriller needs the big climax, right? But suspense needs to be built with action scenes that...
Padre Pro, the Catholic Martyr Who Inspired a Mystery
The long road that has become DIABLO NIGHTS, the 3th Emilia Cruz mystery novel, started nearly 4...
Friday Fiesta: Blog Hop, Striking Gold, and Recommended Stories
I’m reviving my Friday Fiesta posts, in which I share the most interesting things that crossed my...