Weaving historic textiles into a mystery novel
A textile conservator inherits a Medieval tapestry, only to discover it holds a secret that someone is willing to kill for.
About Me
My background
A few of my favorite things
My writing roots
I completed a BS in Biology and an MS in Entomology, and worked in a laboratory setting. In my second career, I got an MS in Textiles and became an academic advisor and college instructor. I’ve mounted exhibits, lectured on historic quilts, and published articles. My novel incorporates both historical textiles and the stories of women i
I completed a BS in Biology and an MS in Entomology, and worked in a laboratory setting. In my second career, I got an MS in Textiles and became an academic advisor and college instructor. I’ve mounted exhibits, lectured on historic quilts, and published articles. My novel incorporates both historical textiles and the stories of women in history. I believe in the power of second, and even third, acts. My husband and I live on Cape Cod. When I'm not writing, I love to explore antique and quilt shops, sing in my church choir, and travel.
My writing roots
A few of my favorite things
My writing roots
I write with one foot in the real world and one foot in a fantasy world, where all problems have a solution and the good guys win. One of the things I like best about writing mysteries is that I get to make things up. After writing professional foot-noted journal articles, I enjoy the freedom that comes with writing fiction. My first novel, An Inheritance of Secrets is in progress.
A few of my favorite things
A few of my favorite things
A few of my favorite things
I like mysteries with a happy ending. I adore traveling to new places. I love to tour castles, historic homes, and visit textile museums—especially quilt museums. I'm a Downton Abbey junkie—any costume drama for that matter. Have you seen Victoria on PBS? Another version of a Jane Austen book on film? I’m all in. I’m love Instagram.
I like mysteries with a happy ending. I adore traveling to new places. I love to tour castles, historic homes, and visit textile museums—especially quilt museums. I'm a Downton Abbey junkie—any costume drama for that matter. Have you seen Victoria on PBS? Another version of a Jane Austen book on film? I’m all in. I’m love Instagram. When I’m not writing, I enjoy crafting, all things quilts, walking the fabulous Cape Cod beaches, and singing in the choir at my church.