Welcome!  And thanks for stopping by.  Poke around, see what’s new, and let me know what I can do to make the site more helpful or informative.


I hope you’ll also visit my blog,  Sites and Stories, which focuses on historic sites and places, and the stories they inspire.  You can also find me at Inkspot, a gathering of Midnight Ink authors.


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Most of all, please know that I love hearing from readers, in whatever form works best.  I’m one of those fortunate people who gets to work at what they love.  Readers make that possible.  I’m grateful!

FOR YOUNG READERS


I’ve written fourteen novels for kids and teens, including five books about the Civil War and eight mysteries for American Girl.


These books have been honored with awards from the Council of Wisconsin Writers, the Society of Midland Authors, and St. Andrews Presbyterian College.  They’ve also been finalists for Edgar, Agatha, and WILLA Awards.


My latest book for young readers is Clues in the Shadows:  A Molly Mystery.  And I’m hard at work on my next American Girl book!

FOR ADULT READERS


Old World Murder will be published soon!  Pre-orders might earn you a $25 book store gift certificate.  See the Contest page for more details.


Advance Praise for Old World Murder:

“A sensational read.  Think Sue Grafton meets Earlene Fowler, with a dash of Elizabeth Peters.”

     -- Julia Spencer-Fleming, Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author of the Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery Series


“Enchanting!”

    -- Sandi Ault, Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author of the Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery Series


Old World Murder is the first book in the Chloe Ellefson/Historic Sites Mystery series.