The Last Best Hope by Ed McBain
Hi Ya’ll, A few months back we started a new series for legal thriller lovers! Each month we discuss a new book and talk about a legal issue or crime that was presented in the book. This month’s selection is The Last Best Hope by Ed McBain. Divorcing a Missing Spouse Ed McBain’s Last Best Hope, is one of […]
Texas Lady Lawyer’s Favorite Things
Hi Y’all, As you know from Dollar Signs, Merit is a woman who likes what she likes and knows what she wants. She loves art, fashion, wine, and men. Today, she has put together a list of some of her favorite things to share! #1. Favorite Scarf #2. Favorite Shampoo & Conditioner #3. Favorite Business […]
The Whistler by John Grisham
Hi Ya’ll, Last month we started a new series 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 The Whistler by John Grisham. In The Whistler, Grisham’s plot involves skimming in a Florida Indian Casino. Law covering […]
Books of the Future?
Hi Y’all, If you view Harry Hunsicker’s new book, The Devil’s Country, on Amazon, at first you’ll see an open road with mountain scenery in the background but then a car zooms across the cover, leaving dust in its trail! Kindle has released a new feature called Kindle in Motion, a format that adds GIF-like animations that […]
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 […]
