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My sisters and I learned to make this salad by watching our father. We never measure the ingredients, but these […]
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When you read my books, you’ll notice I’m a Billy Joel fan. I saw him long ago with Elton John […]
It is with a heavy heart that I share this sad news about Banjo, the dog who has been my […]
This post originally appeared in the Highlands Newspaper. That’s a question I often get. Two years ago, when a friend […]
I originally published this tribute to my father as a newspaper column in 2013 I wrote this Father’s Day column […]
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I’m not sure what the big deal is about the cat in Mum’s cozy mysteries. I mean, she’s just a […]
About Me

The oldest of three girls, I was the shy bookworm in a boisterous New York City family of Greeks and Italians. I took a book everywhere I went−-to family dinners, to the doctor’s office, on family drives, and to bed.
I'm no longer shy, but I'm still an avid reader. And now? I'm passionate about writing too. Color me content!
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