A Texan is drinking in a New York bar when he gets a call on his cell phone.He hangs up, grinning from ear to ear, and orders a round of drinks for everybody in the bar announcing his wife has produced a Typical Texas baby boy weighing 25 pounds. Nobody can believe that any new…

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Because I’m in the throes of finishing CHASIN’ EIGHT, I’m directing you to my regular blog day at Murder She Writes, where I’m talking about titles….and I’m giving away a signed copy of RAISING KANE — yes, I got my author copies last week and they’re so bee-yoo-ti-ful, and I love to share. So head…

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Hah, got your attention, huh? Were you expecting an excerpt, perhaps? Sorry. I’ve seriously got zip for you on CHASIN’ EIGHT yet…I’m still working on the book, and the jacket copy (I don’t want to spoil the surprise about who I’m pairing by beloved bad boy Chase McKay with) and I’m one of those writers…

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I love Easter candy…but not jelly beans — shudder — or those marshmallow Peeps (still boycotting YOU, Just Born Candy Company) because to me candy, needs to be some form of chocolate. My favorite? Russell Stover coconut “nests” — two flavors to choose from, although, the pretty green and delicious butter bon bon variety must…

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Dear Old Man Winter: Please take a hike. We’re sick of you. We’re really sick of snow, snow and more snow. And what’s up with the ice on my windshield the last three mornings? I’d like to put away my window scraper and my shovel. Have you looked at a freakin’ calendar? IT’S THE MIDDLE…

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