Inspiration finds me in several ways, but locations tend to inspire me the most. Often, it’s comes from the places I’ve lived in or traveled to, less from pictures of places I’ve never actually experienced. The Motosu Mysteries came into being while I was living in Japan, and many of the settings I have planned for that series are also some of my favorite places in Japan. I also have plans for a contemporary murder mystery series set in the city I currently live in, and I would love to work on a series - either historical or contemporary - set in St. Augustine, Florida where I went to college and lived for seven years. It’s a beautiful town with a lot of history, and I always feel inspired when I’m visiting there again.

The courtyard of Flagler College, formerly the Hotel Ponce de Leon. Someday, I’ll set a mystery here!