FICTION
ENTERTAINMENT TO DIE FOR
(Sisters in Crime/Los Angeles Anthology)
Since 1997, the Sisters in Crime Los Angeles Chapter has proudly published biennial anthologies of original short stories written by its members. Laurel’s story, takes place in Culver City, California in 1950 on the film set of the sci-fi movie UNKNOWN SAND PITS! When an important crew member shows up murdered inside a dinosaur suit, Detective Monroe must solve the case before the killer strikes again. Available on Amazon.
CORIEAL & the KA’NETH REPUBLIC
(Amazon Vella series)
Set in the Republic of the Nine Galaxies, CORIEAL KENENG, an orphan and up-from the slums hotshot pilot with a bio-enhanced photographic/aural memory, seeks revenge for her work cohort’s murder. She eventually joins the Rebels in their plan to overthrow the Republic’s Ruler and destroy his plans to live forever. But murder attempts, betrayals, and lies threaten to undo Corieal’s quest for justice. These stories follow CORIEAL and those whose lives intertwine with hers.
AVENGING ANGELENOS
(Sisters in Crime/Los Angeles Anthology)
Since 1997, the Sisters in Crime Los Angeles Chapter has proudly published biennial anthologies of original short stories written by its members. Laurel’s story, “Gunning for Justice” is set in Santa Monica, California in 1942, and appears in the 2021 anthology: Avenging Angelenos. Available now on Amazon.
OLIVE ANOTHER
(Mystery novel, completed – release date TBA)
What does a hot detective, a struggling olive oil shop and murders have in common? Katie Flynn is about to find out!
Katie’s inherited her aunt and uncle’s old Victorian home, olive groves, and olive oil shop and must make them successful within three years or she’ll lose everything. Her forthright, curious, and truth-telling nature lands her in the center of mysteries in this murder-plagued community of wine makers, farmers, cowboys, rock stars, casinos, tourists, new-age cults, and the uber wealthy, and Katie’s tendency to involve herself puts her own life in danger.
BAJA HEAT
(Romantic Thriller novel / Spring 2024)
In an attempt to trace her missing sister, Keri Martin takes on her sister’s old job as chef aboard the luxury sailboat The Enchantress. Yacht owner Greg Ronan claims he’s only trying to recovery his memory of the night his wife died, but hides secrets of his own. Keri and Greg team up, but must tread deep and dangerous waters as they attempt to unravel a web of intrigue, murder, and deadly lies. Finalist, Land of Enchantment Romance Authors contest, Romantic Suspense.
ALYSSA and the MAGIC CROWN
(Series, first episodes Fall 2024)
Eleven-year old Alyssa is magically whisked away to another planet, where she must use her talents to save a dying Prince, his kingdom, the Princess, and defeat the most evil sorcerer of all time.
BLUEPRINT for PARADISE – the novel
(based on the play, coming soon!)
Set in 1941 during the weeks leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, and inspired by true events, this play imagines the relationship between African American architect Paul Revere Williams (designer of landmark L.A. buildings including Saks Fifth Ave and the Los Angeles County Courthouse, as well as private residences for Bert Lahr, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, and Frank Sinatra) and a wealthy American couple who employed him to design a compound and training ground for Nazi sympathizers. The play was a semi-finalist in the Eugene O’Neill Theatre competition and the Center Stage/Humanitas playwriting prize.
LAST DANCE at the RAFFLES HOTEL
(Historical fiction / Winter 2024)
Adrianne Harper’s second assignment as a spy and reporter. Her reporting job? She interviews, photographs, and writes about the women behind the men for a glossy women’s rag. Her spying? Mission-specific based on the man. Set in Singapore during WWII, about wealth, betrayal, and war profiteering.