An extremely rainy summer in New England has given way to a pleasant autumn along the coast of Maine. What a wonderful time for writing and reading books! Crisp leaves stir underfoot, acorns drop from oak trees on sunny afternoons, and the apple harvest at my local pick-your-own orchard has been bountiful.

Leaves, beautiful leaves

Most of the tall oaks still haven’t lost their golden leaves, but the first light snowflakes began to fall about a week ago. Usually the first flakes strike a bit of fear into my heart, because winters are very long in Maine.

But this time I enjoyed the brief wintery spell because it set the mood for the final touches on my upcoming book, a mystery novella that’s set in December: The Ruins of Reverie.

New Book!

Did you know that central France is home to forests, rugged terrain, and geothermal hot springs? Wildcats also live there, interestingly enough.

These are just some of the fascinating features I learned while researching the area for the fourth volume of the Stonehaven Mysteries.

For any of my readers who have been mystified by the origins of the winged Cat, check out this final installment in the series!

The Ruins of Reverie (Stonehaven Mysteries, Book 4)