My Story

Every book is like a little gift from the author. Inside the beautiful wrapping, you’ll find enchanting stories full of wonder, wisdom, and surprises.

That’s what I learned from growing up in a house full of readers. Our floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves overflowed with every type of book imaginable but especially novels from every genre. When I was ready to graduate from the children’s book section of our little library—which included a fairly comprehensive set of Nancy Drews—my mom gave me an Agatha Christie murder mystery to read. I’ve been hooked on historical mysteries ever since. I love solving the puzzles and getting caught up in the growing suspense.

It’s no surprise that my career also involved the written word… and art history! I’ve worked as both a writer and editor for numerous art-related publications. Eventually, a friend recommended giving fiction a try, and I absolutely love it. My favorite thing is to write my characters into a corner and then create a way out for them. Then there are the red herrings... and the surprising twists... okay, I love it all!

Given my passion for art and art history, it seemed like a natural theme for my first cozy mystery series. But I had a problem. How could I write a series of historical novels based on famous artists from many different time periods and still have a single amateur sleuth solving every one of their mysteries? Time travel, of course!

I’ve had so much fun researching and writing this series, and I can’t wait to share it with you. I hope you’ll be fascinated by the characters and hooked on the clues that lead you (eventually) to the dastardly villains. Enjoy!