What’s new in 2026

It’s off to work we go…

Hey, don’t look here for intriguing new posts!  These days, you’re more likely to find me on Substack, where I write Whispering Waters: Stories, sparks, and suspense from the weird, wild Pacific Northwest.*

I started my Substack newsletter in January 2025, after arm-twisting a few family members into subscribing. My favorite posts from 2025 include:

• What in the Sam Hill? It’s Stonehenge!
• Seeking Sasquatch
• The Wonders of Waterfalls
• February is for Forest Bathing
• The Brilliance of the Brilliant Moon
• The Spookiest Spot in Washington

What happened? 

It’s true: my rapid newsletter-production schedule faltered in late 2025, when I returned my focus to the craft of writing fiction. I took an amazing summer class, Jumpstart Your Romance Novel, from editor Jackie Cangro and attended the always-inspiring Writer Unboxed Unconference in Sante Fe in October.

In December, I “finished” (are books ever truly finished?) my suspense/thiller, RIVER OF BROKEN GLASS, and went back to working on suspense novel #2 and editing a fun story (romantic suspense). Both are set in the wilds of Oregon.

What’s new for 2026?  

RIVER OF BROKEN GLASS is currently out on submission (eeeeeek). While I wait to hear, I may hike on over to Substack, or perhaps hide out in the writing cave for a bit longer.  Updates coming in the spring. Until then… please enjoy this field of lilies. I’ll write about this glorious spot in Washington soon. Promise.

* Pro tip: You don’t have to subscribe to read Whispering Waters. Just click on the “Read first…”