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A short story…looking for a home
While I was editing my fourth novel (The Silversmith’s Puzzle, coming May 2025), I cut out a short adventure that featured in the first couple of chapters. It’s a case that Captain Jim was sent to London to solve. Now he had received an urgent cable from his wife Diana’s brother that compelled him across…
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Unexpected Adventures
You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? Eighteen years ago, I should have died but life had more adventures in store for me.
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The Terror of Revisions… and other fun things
It’s that time of the writing cycle– I completed my first draft of book #4 in March and took some time away from it to gain perspective. I had been collecting a list of “plot holes” big and small, to be fixed later… Step 2: My brilliant writing partner Jay Langley kindly dove into the full MS,…
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The friend I left behind…
Image credit: Ignat Kushanrev, on Unsplash.com Late night–no, was already morning. I read through an email when my gaze snagged on a name. I stared at it, incredulous. After forty years, I had found Zenia. Zenia is not her real name. I’ve changed it to protect her privacy. When I was fifteen, I met her…
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A Happy Announcement
I’ve been on the NY chapter board at Mystery Writers of America for two years now. During that time I’ve coordinated and grown the annual Mentor program where members gain a critique from a published writer. This year I’ve been invited to take on the role of Chapter President. This chapter serves Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,…
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Nev’s Recommendations – All of 2023
Each month in my newsletter (click here to subscribe) I recommend a book, a movie, a series and some writing link. Here’s all of 2023, with links to each. From my newsletter of Apr 2023 If you enjoyed Murder in Old Bombay and Peril at the Exposition, you will likely enjoy these! Nev’s Recommendations: May 2023 Here’s what…
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What does this key unlock?
Clue–it’s not what you think. Consider the question, “What does it unlock?” We are diving into the realm of possibilities, exploring the hidden or inaccessible, and to reveal what lies beyond the barrier. It’s a question that invites curiosity and the spirit of discovery. It can lead us to unravel secrets, open doors to new…
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An Author’s Responsibility – my blogpost on Missdemeanors.com
Over the years, I’ve changed how I think about an author’s responsibilities to their audience. Initially my objective was simply to entertain. After all, the publishing industry is considered part of the entertainment industry. Books are the genesis of TV Shows, movies, plays, audiobooks and other narrative forms. Why does the public watch or read…
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Book #3 has arrived! The Spanish Diplomat’s Secret
It’s here! It was such fun to write this book, but it holds a deep message. Captain Jim and Diana are among a host of international passengers on this transatlantic steamship, because our world is full of variety–shapes, colors, races, religions, genders and affiliations! And many have secrets which Captain Jim must uncover. Strange stories…
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Title Reveal: Book #3! The Spanish Diplomat’s Secret
After much deliberation we have finalized the title of book #3 (pub date Fall 2023) The Spanish Diplomat’s Secret won out over a host of others…. here are some of the contenders, and some comments from my conversations with my agent and editor about them!
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Yes, Book #3 is coming along!
Each book has a life of its own! The clue is in this image…more to come (pub date Fall 2023) When our sleuths travel to Liverpool, a murder onboard their trans-Atlantic liner could have global consequences. Captain Jim must solve the mystery before the ship docks. Alas, he’s a lousy sailor, and struck down with…
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“Lady” Diana comes up against determined foes in Peril at the Exposition.
So did this really happen? Could it have? My article in CrimeReads explains the beauty and terror of this political ideology. Anarchy means chaos, doesn’t it? Nope!
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Nominated for the AUDIE Award 2022
A few days ago, I got this message from Vik Adam, the fabulous voice actor who narrated my book “The Audies are considered the Oscars of our industry and are gaining a higher prestige each year in the public eye thanks to the hard work of the Audio Publishers Association. Thank you to the producers…
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Spilling the Tea with Sara Divello
Yes, yes, I admit, Sara Divello got me to ‘spill the tea’ (or the beans!) in a wonderful fun filled conversation this August. We chatted a bit about Murder in Old Bombay, where the story idea came from (it was based on an 1891 unsolved case) and the characters, then she asked that delightful question–so…
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Nominated for a Macavity Award
To be nominated for a national award is a huge honor. This year readers have welcomed Murder in Old Bombay with nominations for An Edgar, The Barry, The Anthony, The Hammett Award and now the Macavity award. And what marvelous books to be nominated with! This was a delightful surprise! Thank you Mystery Readers International!…
Nev March: Award Winning Author of Historical Mysteries
History and Mystery novels that move us
Nev March: Award Winning Author of Historical Mysteries 