What Type of Music does Merit listen to?

While writing the next legal thriller, and with SXSW 2017 concluding last week, I’ve been sampling a lot of music lately.   Music Notes, the next in the Texas Lady Lawyer Series centers around an aging singer-songwriter who hires Merit to sort out his affairs. When he’s murdered, his heirs move in like vultures and […]

Along Came a Spider

Hi Ya’ll, We’re trying something new for legal thriller lovers! We’ll be discussing a new book each month and talking about a legal issue or crime that was presented in the book. This month’s selection is Along Came a Spider by James Patterson. In Along Came A Spider, Patterson’s plot revolves around ransom for the return […]

Giving Back to the Writing Community

This month I’m back in Austin writing and catching up with friends and family. I’m looking forward to giving two Legal Issues for Authors presentations at upcoming events in Houston. One will be a workshop on various issues effecting book writing and publication, and the other will be a more focused look at the elements of the copyright […]

Southern Butter Beans with Ham

Hi Y’all, I’m fervently putting the final touches on Music Notes, the 2nd book in my Texas Lady Lawyer Series. I’ve also been enjoying my time in Port Aransas, walking on the beach and cooking my favorite meals. This recipe for Southern Butter Beans with Ham is one of my go-to one-pot dishes, and Bill […]

A Community Bound by Books

Anyone who loves to read has a favorite book store that is part of the memory of their love of books. Since I moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas School of Law, BookPeople has been that place for me. If one could have a love affair with a store, I’ve had one […]

Writing on the Go: 7 Tips for Setting Up a Creative Spot

Hi Ya’ll: As you know, Bill and I travel a lot and each time I arrive at a new location, I need to set up a space for writing. Whether writing on the go or writing at home, here are the top 7 items that I include in each writing spot: Take time to set […]

Why Merit Bridges? Selecting A Name for a Novel

Choosing a name for a character in a novel was just as tough as selecting my son’s name before he was born. I thought of Atticus Finch, Nancy Drew, Rozat “Rusty” Sabich, Mary DiNunzio, Mickey Spillane, Regina “Reggie” Love – on and on. I thought of the book Primal Fear by William Diehl and the […]

Happy New Year and Black-Eyed Peas

Hi Ya’ll: 2017 is just around the corner and I’ll be eating some black-eyed peas for good luck on New Year’s Day! There are a few different ways to prepare this southern staple, but I like to stick with the classic recipe below. I often substitute chicken stock for bouillon, and this year I’m using […]

Happy Holidays, Y’all!

  Ho Ho Ho! Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. This week I’m wrapping up some last minute Christmas presents as well as putting the finishing touches on the next two books in the Texas Lady Lawyer series. Exciting news: I got an early Christmas present this week when […]

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