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When I have a hankering for psychological suspense but don’t want weak characters, implausible scenarios, and repetitive interior monologues, I reach for Daphne Du Maurier. Du Maurier, whose beloved 1938 novel Rebecca has never gone out of print, was a master of suspense—and  in my humble opinion an early commentator on the conflicts of modern-day… Read More »Psychological Suspense Done Right

One of the fun aspects of doing book talks for The House on Chambers Road: A Ghost Story is the conversations I’ve had with my readers about ghosts and hauntings. Some of them have had ghostly experiences or at the very least believe them to be real. And some say they wouldn’t mind a visit… Read More »Book Talks for The House on Chambers Road

The Philadelphia area has cooled down, but my writer’s life has heated up. Lots of talks scheduled this fall for my new novel, The House on Chambers Road: A Ghost Story. I’ll be reading and speaking at libraries, historical sites, and other venues. It’s such fun to get out and meet my readers. They are… Read More »The House on Chambers Road

Hello and Happy Fall!I recently offered a book giveaway on Facebook and was so pleased to see so many historicalfiction fans signing up for a chance to win The Distant Hours by Kate Morton and The WinterSea by Susanna Kearsley. These books are all about journeys to the past. And who doesn’t lovebeing transported to… Read More »Happy Cider Drinking Day October 2024