Dear friends,

Although there are no new Frank Bennett novels on the horizon, Frank and his adopted Adirondack home town of Trout Run, NY, live on in my short stories.  To get in the holiday mood, read the Christmas story “Chainsaw Nativity,” in which Frank tracks down a missing Joseph statue and solves a murder in the process.  It’s heartwarming (honestly!).  And visit Frank, Earl and other citizens of Trout Run in “Losers, Weepers.” This story, along with nine other stories by a variety of wonderful authors, is included in the anthology Adirondack Mysteries.

I’ve also branched out into the realm of the supernatural—new territory for me—with my story “House of Horrors,” included in the Mystery Writers of America 2010 anthology Crimes by Moonlight, edited by Charlaine Harris.  This story was such fun to write!  Inspired by a visit that I made with my family to a schlocky haunted house, I went on to create a story about family love and loyalty that is both creepy and touching.   

I’m hard at work on other writing projects, while also teaching creative writing.  If you’re an aspiring writer, I’d love to see you in one of my classes or conferences.  Check out the links on the right side of the page.

Best wishes for happy reading and writing,