It’s a well kept secret that the end of February marks a time of reflection for yours truly. In (very) ancient Rome this was a time of purification (februum), following which the new year began in Martial vigor. Now it’s just time for cake (because cake). While my cake might have, err, other Roman numerals […]

As most of you know, I have my own publishing house – Purple Toga Publications. While it isn’t quite ready open its doors for general submissions, there are opportunities that one just cannot pass by. These past few weeks I have had the pleasure of playing publisher for another author. As with everything to do […]

Happy mid-winter (mid-summer) to all! While northern-hemispherers are stuffing themselves with last harvest’s preserves, and southern-hemispherers are chucking another shrimp on the barbie in the languid heat, I thought I’d offer a review of the year that passed and the year to come, at least as it pertains to Felix and his adventures. I started […]

In another Achievement Unlocked moment, Murder In Absentia has reached 100 reviews on Amazon! According to urban legend, Amazon will now send me a free unicorn, so I can impersonate Marcus Aurelius… I might need to grow a beard though. And probably not hold my breath… But on the plus side, this is an absolutely, […]

Just a few words about the current work-in-progress, In Numina. If you’d like to learn more about Felix’s next big case – and this one is very much in the limelight – you should head over to Errin Krystal’s blog. Errin was kind enough to interview me, and instead of answering about Murder In Absentia as […]

This is promising to be a fun one. For 10 days next February, we are going to celebrate everything to do with mysteries and thrillers. There will be several events spread out and about, so I suggest you save the dates. The main web-site is here: https://mysterythrillerweek.com/ The corresponding Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/mysterythrillerweek/ If you’re an author or […]