2024 got off to a rocky start, which is one reason this nomination means so, so much to me...

I have a special place in my heart for WINED AND DIED IN NEW ORLEANS. Part of the plot was inspired by my personal experience struggling with whether or stay or evacuate when Hurricane Ida hit and I was in town visiting our daughter, then a student at Loyola University. (I'm a Tulane alum.)

I love Malice and look forward to attending every year. If you're a fan of traditional and cozy mysteries, put it on your bucket list. Here's a graphic with my fellow nominees Annette Dashofy, Tara Laskowski, Korina Moss, and Gigi Pandian. Put them all on your TBR list!