Old friends, my new book . . .

. . . and lots more, inside!

My new novel is up for pre-order!

Signs of Life: The Final Chapter?

Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz is a mere three weeks from retirement. It’s almost Christmas, and his son, Brandon, is getting married. But when Brandon’s fiancée, Kristen, is confronted by a figure from her shadowy past, their joyous plans take a dark turn.

As Deetz trains his gruff and unpredictable replacement, Howard Googan, they delve into a disturbing missing-person case that hits closer to home with each new piece of evidence.

Meanwhile, unsettling events plague the Deetz household. Personal belongings vanish. Cryptic gifts appear. And a distressing discovery makes one thing terrifyingly clear—someone is watching. And listening.

As chilling “coincidences” and brazen encounters escalate, Deetz and his loved ones must unravel the truth before it’s too late. Who are the mysterious neighbors lurking next door? And what twisted endgame are they playing?

Order the eBook now and it will be delivered to your eReader the day of release: August 1, 2025. The paperback, hardback, and audio versions will release the same day.

Life around here lately . . .

This is my new favorite screenshot! We got together with Asher and family recently on the west side of Atlanta near the Chattahoochee River. Look at that little man!

My oldest daughter, Abigail, told me her husband, Ravi, who has his own physical therapy practice called The ACL Athlete, fell in love with a piece of artwork that provided a detailed view of the leg and its various parts. She sent me a photograph of the piece and asked if I could recreate something like it as a gift for Ravi’s birthday. Below is the ink and watercolor painting I created. They were pleased and it brought me much joy.

This is a gift. Not for resale or redistribution.

I had the privilege of meeting up with some dear friends recently whom I worked with for more than three decades, beginning when I first moved to Atlanta in 1986. These are the true Mad Men of advertising, from left to right: Rich Fleming, Steve Parker, me, and Ross Lenhart.

Meet author friend Pat Nichols

Award-winning author, Pat Nichols is proving it’s never too late to follow your dreams. Nine years after retiring from a twenty-seven-year corporate career, her love for writing resurfaced and prompted her to launch career number two as a novelist. She draws on her experiences to write emotion-filled, faith-driven contemporary women’s fiction. Pat is the recipient of a Selah Award and two NGCWC Peach Awards.

Blizzard at Blue Ridge Inn, is book number one of a six book series.

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