Welcome to Story Corner. I’m so glad you’re here.
One question readers often ask me is, “Why do you write such different kinds of books?
Discover the story behind The Clues That Matter Method™ and learn how this practical plotting system transformed the way I write—and solve—cozy mysteries.
Life has a way of surprising us.
Some seasons arrive with sunshine and quiet moments. Others arrive like a sudden storm, leaving us wondering how we are going to make it through the week.
In those difficult moments, we look for anchors.
We look for comfort. We look for hope. And often, we find it in the pages of a good book.
Every author has a place that quietly finds its way into nearly every story they write.
Mine is Cartersville, Georgia.
Long before I was writing novels, these streets were shaping the way I see the world. They’re where I learned about community, second chances, and the quiet ways God shows up in everyday life. It’s only fitting that they became home to so many of my fictional characters, too.
If you’ve read the Grace Series, you’ve already wandered through downtown Cartersville. You’ve stood beneath the historic courthouse, passed familiar storefronts, and maybe even recognized a landmark or two.
People often ask why I chose my hometown as the backdrop for my books.
The answer is simple.
Hope is often defined by what we can see.
But for those living with invisible disabilities, hope is sometimes found in the quiet, steady presence of a four-legged partner.
A service dog is more than a pet.
They are a bridge to independence, a source of confidence, and a living reminder that we don’t have to navigate life’s hardest seasons alone.
