Juicy Book Review: The Rise

I’m always in search of a good thriller, so when Giselle from Xpresso Tours let me know about this upcoming book release, I knew I wanted to cover it. The Rise is a new glam thriller from co-authors Ross King & Shari Low. GLAM THRILLER! As a 90s girl, I also love that a pivotal part of the plot takes place in the early 90s…

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My Sizzling Summer Travels

I just returned from the most magical three weeks in Madrid, the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany. The gif above is of myself and my good friend Robin in Positano, Italy. The trip had its ups and downs (I was robbed of alllll my jewelry in Naples!!), but overall, it was incredible…

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Out Now! Mermaid of Paris

Oh, la la! Mermaid of Paris is finally here!

The latest action-packed installment in the Mermaid of Venice series finds Gia Acquaviva, the world's most famous mermaid, reconnecting with a mysterious man from her past. Will he punish Gia and get the revenge he deserves––or will they fall in love all over again?

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And I'm Feeeeelin' Good

Very often I share my struggles and down times here on the blog. I think it’s also important that I share the good times. And, buddy boy, I have been feeling great the past few weeks.

What’s got me whistling these days? Read and find out…

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Meet the Character: La Nonna

One of the most beloved characters of the Mermaid of Venice series is La Nonna. Not only is she a boundary-defying character as a career-focused woman in her 60s, but she’s also got a cutting sense of humor. She has no trouble putting Gia in her place….

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Today Was Not a Good Day

I think it’s equally as important to talk about the bad times as it is the good. Success is so glamorized, and I’m the first one to get drawn into the idea that “making it” (whatever that means) will bring happiness and fulfillment. The more I move along in the world, get experience and mature, the more I realize…

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Thrillers I'm Loving

My undying thirst for thrillers is part of the reason that I decided to write the Mermaid of Venice book series. I wanted to share with you a few of the thriller movies that I've been happily gobbling up lately. Reply back and let me know some of your favorite thrillers. I’ll put them in a future post…

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My Writing Process: Plotting

I am a big Plotter. There’s a debate in the author community about Plotters vs. Pantsters. Plotters use plot structures, outlines and all kinds of tools to aid them in the writing process. Pantsters get in front of the paper or the computer and just get to the business of getting it done…

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Rest in Peace, Mom

I recently laid my mother to rest. She passed prior to the pandemic, but because of all of the restrictions, we were not able to inter her ashes until now. We had a private family ceremony, but I wanted to share the poem I wrote for her and read aloud at the service.

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How Gia Acquaviva Spends Her Thanksgiving

Whether you’re gathering with loved ones, eating alone or not celebrating at all, I thought it might be fun to share this epic Thanksgiving scene from Mermaid of Venice, the first book in the series about mermaid serial killer, Gia Acquaviva. Read this post and discover how she spent her (super dramatic) first Thanksgiving…

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Meet the Character: Queen Awa Diop

The clever, catty Queen Awa is one of my favorite characters in the Mermaid of Venice series. When I imagine her I think of my friend, Laverne Cox. Click through to discover more about the magnificent Queen Awa, ruler of the Senegalese mermaid colony.

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