Happy New Year
So, it's 2026. The older I get, the faster time seems to go. My grandmother once told me that once a person turns 40, time speeds up—and I've found that to be true. 2025 marked a couple of anniversaries: My husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary and it was the 20th anniversary of the publication of my first book Sacred Cows. Last year, I also signed a contract for my next Tudor crime novel, A Defiant Woman, which will be coming out on March 3. I'm so thrilled that Booklist has given it a starred review: "With a satisfying end and the promise of further installments, this reimagined nod to Henry VIII’s wives is both entertaining and may spark interest in the historical figures who inspired these fictional representations. Fans of Henry VIII’s wives and/or Liane Moriarty, Hank PhillppiRyan, or Laura Dave will enjoy every moment." I started writing the third in the series—and I'm hoping that my publisher will want to publish it. As I start 2026, ...
