The third annual Ashland Mystery Fest is almost upon us, and we’ve been prepping for the most joy-filled and bookish weekend since last year. It truly has taken a village to pull off the four-day mystery extravaganza, and I cannot wait to welcome you to Ashland. The main package includes: Additional events have been added […]

Laying Down the Latte, the 21st book in the Bakeshop Mystery Series, is finally here! This story is steeped in the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica—and I mean that literally. While researching for the book, the Tech Guy and I spent time on the ground in Costa Rica, trekking through lush coffee fields and savoring […]

As I’ve been revisiting the Meg Reed Investigates series (formerly Pacific Northwest Mysteries) in preparation for its rerelease, one character has been especially present in my mind—Gam. Meg’s grandmother is a Reiki healer, intuitive listener, and, perhaps most memorably, a master cookie baker. She’s the heart of the Reed family, always ready with a comforting […]

What happens when you hand a group of mystery writers a cozy town, a stage, and a fake murder to solve? That’s what this week’s Reality Writes episode is all about. I’m joined by my friend and fellow author, Emmeline Duncan—creator of the Ground Rules and Halloween Bookshop mystery series. If you haven’t read her […]

There’s something deeply comforting about the flavors of childhood. Maybe it’s the swirl of cocoa in a mug of hot, foamy milk, or the way a slice of homemade cake can instantly transport you back in time. While recipe testing for The Whisking Hour—book 22 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series—I knew Jules needed to create […]

If there’s one thing I love as much as writing mysteries, it’s baking. While working on Laying Down the Latte, the 21st book in the Bakeshop Mysteries, I had the chance to immerse myself in the flavors of Costa Rica. Jules, Carlos, and Andy take a coffee-fueled adventure in this book, and my research trip to Costa […]

Today is the day! Killing Me Soufflé is on bookshelves, and I can’t wait to share the 20th book in the Bakeshop Mysteries with you. To celebrate, I’m sharing Jules’s signature chocolate soufflé recipe. If you’ve never tried this decadent treat, now is the time. Happy baking and reading!

One of my core early baking memories is of this red velvet cake. I can’t remember if the recipe came from my grandmother or my cousin, who would request it every year for her birthday, but it’s a family favorite and a Valentine’s tradition in our house. The ermine (also known as flour frosting) is […]

If you can believe it, book 20 of the Bakeshop Mysteries releases next month! Killing Me Soufflé (shockingly) includes a recipe for soufflé along with a bevy of delectable sweet and savory items that Sterling, Steph, Carlos, and Jules are whipping up on the Southern Oregon Coast. I thought it would be fun to share […]

December brought a baking frenzy to my house while I was growing up. My mom would start holiday baking right after Thanksgiving and freeze batches of cookies to share with friends and neighbors later in the month. I’ve kept the tradition, especially because the Tech Guy loves a frozen cookie even more than one hot […]