Tide of Deceit will be released on September 19th. Check out the first 3 chapters. :) Chapter One Cassie “I’m sorry, Ms. Taylor, but I can’t let you through the gate right now.” The guard pauses. I’m not sure if it’s for dramatic effect or because he actually wants me to ask him why I can’t enter. I tilt my head to the side, and he continues, “Your aunt didn’t inform us about your visit, and she isn’t answering her telephone.” The guard is a little under six feet tall with a

We've all heard of the power suit, right? The suit doesn't work for everyone, but there is some merit in the idea that an item of clothing or an outfit can make you feel more powerful. What do you wear that gives you some extra oomph? Is it a little black dress, a pair of high heels? What's the equivalent of putting on a super hero cape for you? For me it isn't a power suit or dress, it's one of my broken-in pairs of Converse All-Stars. When I put them on in the morning, I ju

When you read a book, do you take the time to read the book acknowledgments? I do! It's like a secret look into the work the author did to make their story come to life. I had a lot of help with Tide of Deceit. Here's the draft of the acknowledgements section. I dedicated this book to one of my mother-in-laws, Jeri Lassiter, for many reasons. First and foremost, Jeri has been a huge advocate in my writing adventure. She reads my books and recommends them to friends. She does