Get to Know Colonel Bill Dexter

Meet Colonel Bill Dexter the owner of the Colonel Bill’s Wild West Extravaganza and Winnie Applegate’s grandfather. From a teenage runaway to a decorated officer… Colonel Bill Dexter stood at the bow of the ship in the early morning fog hoping to get a glimpse of his beloved homeland before his family came up on deck. He’d not been home in over forty years. He’d … Continue reading Get to Know Colonel Bill Dexter

How to Murder a Duke is Live!

Dedication: This book is dedicated to the girls who grew up playing in the dirt and dreamed of adventures,  who rode motorcycles and horses, and struggled to define the word lady. Winnie Applegate becomes the target of a killer when she investigates who is killing the dukes of Applegate.  Facing many changes and heartaches, Winnie throws herself into learning who is trying to kill her … Continue reading How to Murder a Duke is Live!

Where Does My Applegate Series Fit in the Cozy Mystery Genre?

Comparing My Applegate Mystery Series to some of my favorite books/series. When people ask me how my book fits into the cozy mystery or historical mystery genre, I find myself struggling to explain what is unique or different about my book and how it compares to other books set during this time period. At the encouragement of my publisher, Rose Cushing of Cushing Publishing, I’ve … Continue reading Where Does My Applegate Series Fit in the Cozy Mystery Genre?

How Do You Research Murder?

How do you research Murder? How many people did you have to kill to get it right? Uh! What, wait a minute… Contrary to some the writing sources I’ve studied, you don’t have to write JUST what you know. You can figure somethings out by relating them with similar experiences, or by taking classes, watching YouTube videos or documentaries. You don’t have to kill your … Continue reading How Do You Research Murder?