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My literary taste runs the gamut from Shakespeare, Poe, and Austen, to Elizabeth Lowell, Toni Morrison, and Jo Nesbo. Though I often read tales that plumb the inner demons of tortured souls, I prefer to write lighter books that my readers can have fun with.

Growing up, my sister and I lived next door to three French girls, who were like sisters to us. It was our friendship that gave me the idea of writing a book series about a group of five girls, plus the wonderful time I spent in Santa Barbara in my 20s.

Set in Santa Barbara, the Cota Club books tell the stories of each of the five friends and reflect the genres that fit each of the characters. That’s why Kristi’s story in Love and Money is a mystery, whereas Carla’s story in The Offering is romantic suspense. Tate’s story in Love and Hate is a thriller. I don’t know yet about Izzy’s, but Gwen’s will turn to the world of the supernatural.

The Road to Roswell (2023) Connie Willis

The Road to RoswellThe Road to Roswell by Connie Willis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I picked this book for a trip to HI by accident, mistaking the author for someone else. As I started reading the Road to Roswell, guffawing over the hilarious turn of events, I was very pleasantly surprised to discover that the book was so much fun. I'd assumed erroneously that Willis was a first-time author and I was impressed at the quality of writing. It was only later when I googled the author that I discovered Willis is quite a well known and lauded sci fi writer. Makes sense. The book was a quick page-turner and fun way to spend the 12 hr total roundtrip to HI, trapped in a flying metal winged tube filled with people.

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