I’ve been busy lately!

March was jam-packed with mystery. Literally!

So glad to have been a part of “Calamari Crime” – that’s what this year’s “Left Coast Crime” convention was called – over four days in March in Monterey. Sat in on some helpful seminars, did a bit of networking (yeah, I’m writing a mystery), and really enjoyed listening to headliners including Sue Grafton, Louise Penny and Cara Black. A week later, Cara was one of the leading ladies – along with Rhys Bowen – at the O.C. Sisters in Crime “Ladies of Intrigue” day-long event, which featured author panels and signings. Nearly 100 people were in attendance. Book lovers, all. My kind of crowd!

Meet Latino journalist Ruben Salazar & saddle up with The Duke

The April issue of Orange Coast includes my article about prominent O.C. journalist Ruben Salazar, whose writings and tragic death made him a Latino martyr. It’s timed to a PBS documentary that airs on April 29. And, I review the new John Wayne bio in the latest BookPage: Scott Eyman hits the bullseye with John Wayne: The Life and Legend.