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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 […]

Announcements, Ashland Mystery Festival

October 5, 2025

Ashland Mystery Fest 2025!

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!

Announcements, Recipes

February 24, 2025

Jules’s Signature Chocolate Soufflé

Chocolate Souffle Recipe

Today is the day! My new Sloan Krause Mystery Short, Ale I Want for Christmas is a Clue, is officially out! I’m so excited to share this holiday-themed short mystery with you. Grab your favorite holiday beverage, snuggle up with a cozy blanket next to a warm fire, and enjoy some Sloan for the holidays. […]

Announcements

November 28, 2023

It’s Sloan Krause Release Day!

I’m thrilled to announce that I have joined Patreon, a platform that will allow me to connect with you in new and exciting ways!  If you’re not familiar with Patreon, it allows creators to share exclusive content with you and create a community around our shared love of whodunits and all things cozy. By joining […]

Announcements

April 10, 2023

Introducing My New Patreon: A Cozy Community for Mystery Lovers

Somebody wants to be part of the book release party… ⁣I’m not the only one in this house excited about Tuesday night’s online release party for LOST COAST LITERARY! Although, I have a sneaking suspicion that all the boxes that have arrived this past week are the real treasure in this one’s eyes. So. Many. […]

Announcements, New Book Journey

March 28, 2022

Book Release Party Crasher!

Join me for a night of cozy mystery fun to celebrate the release of CHILLED TO THE CONE, book 12 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series. I’ll be sharing some new locations here in Ashland that make appearances in this book, talking about the series and what’s to come in 2021 and beyond, answering reader questions, […]

Announcements

December 16, 2020

New Bakeshop Mystery Release Party!

Cozy Mystery Release Party

 Join me for a Facebook Live chat this Friday, June 5th at 10am PT to hear the new pages of our collaborative cozy mystery, A Brunch with Death, discuss next steps in our cozy mystery spin-off, and learn about all the activities I have planned for the upcoming release of the next book in my […]

A Brunch With Death, Announcements

June 4, 2020

Facebook Live Chat on Friday, 6/5