Betty’s Fried Soft Shell Crabs
Hi Y’all, I’m coming to you this week from Port Aransas, a favorite writing spot on the Texas Gulf Coast. If you’ve read Dollar Signs, you know that Port A plays a big part in the story, second to Austin. Merit took a long walk on the beach after breakfast. She’d always loved the bird […]
Bouchercon 2016 – Blood on the Bayou
Hi Y’all, I survived my first Bouchercon! It was far more intense and overwhelming than I had envisioned. With over 2,000 people in attendance, a record for the conference, it was impossible to execute my plan of attack. With a couple of dinners and lunches, I was able to meet up with a few friends, […]
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Hi Y’all, I’m down in New Orleans this weekend for the long anticipated Bouchercon World Mystery Convention. As many of you know, Dollar Signs has been steadily gaining traction in awards circles! This month it won two additional awards. First, it won a Bronze Medal in the 2016 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards! Dollar Signs is also a semi-finalist […]
July/August Web Round-Up
Hi Y’all, This week I’m back in Austin to regroup and get ready for Bouchercon: Crime on the Bayou – New Orleans. While there, I’ll be volunteering, signing books and seeing old and new friends! To recap my summer across the web, here’s a round-up of all the recent online happenings: Over at Southern Writers […]
You’re Invited to join The Wolfe Pack!
Dear Book Lover! I notice you have been interested in my books and I’m writing to ask if you would consider being a part of my online team, The Wolfe Pack! It is not time consuming, it’s a lot of fun, and you get free stuff! What does participation mean? It means that you’re invited to […]
Janet Evanovich & Other New Friends at Killer Nashville!
Hi Y’all, I’m coming off of a weekend at the Killer Nashville conference. It was a great time signing books as well as networking. Both of my panels proved to be a hoot as well as informational with some great tips and tricks. As I said last week, I hoped to shake hands with Janet […]
A Weekend with Partners in Crime!
Hi Y’all, This weekend is going to be one for the books. I’m at Killer Nashville with other crime fiction writers as well as those who simply love to read! I arrived early to take a tour of the publishing plant where my books are printed and to take Bill to the Grand Ole Opry for […]
Greetings from Dallas!
Hi Y’all! This week I’m settling in Dallas writing by day and attending wedding preparations by night for Bill’s Niece’s big day. I have a nice perch to write from looking down on the pool and the Dallas skyline. This week, I talked to one friend in Austin by phone who was particularly down after […]
How to Use Your Career in Your Writing
Hi Y’all! Welcome to August! I’m making great progress on book #2 in the Texas Lady Lawyer series with plans to release sometime this Fall. For those of you who aren’t familiar with my journey to becoming an author and writing Dollar Signs, the video below gives a great sneak peek! For a fuller report, […]
Case Study: Coyote Lake Ranch, LLC vs. The City Of Lubbock
The Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Muleshoe ranch in its battle with the city of Lubbock over water rights in a 6-3 ruling in May of this year. Issue: The accommodation doctrine, which means a lessee should regard landowners’ rights when using the land for industrial purposes has traditionally applied to oil-and-gas […]
