It really does go a long way.

Exciting News—Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist!

I am thrilled to announce that my book, A Place for Good and Evil, has been shortlisted for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Mystery category!

I was enjoying a weekend getaway with my husband when the email from Forward Reviews popped into my inbox—and to say I was surprised by the news would be a huge understatement. Being shortlisted is an incredible honor, especially knowing the caliber of books submitted in the mystery category. It feels especially meaningful as A Place for Good and Evil was my debut adult mystery novel, the first in the Old City Mysteries series. Switching from YA novels to adult mysteries was an exciting creative leap, and I’ve loved every second of crafting these stories. Hopefully, readers feel that joy reflected in the pages.

But for me, this recognition was also the perfect boost of encouragement at exactly the right moment . . .