What in the World is a DESK GUARDIAN? Unlike a lot of writers I know, I’m not keen on collecting things to plant about my office for inspiration. I appreciate a clean sparseness so I can think. It’s something that my hubby and I clash over occasionally as he’s sentimental and has a fondness for […]

Ten of the Best Movies Adapted From Victorian Mysteries…   I was delighted to be asked to list my ten favorite Victorian book/film adaptations—and a little horrified. How could I possibly narrow it down to ten? I could fill half the list with Anne Perry, and A. S. Byatt adaptations alone! To narrow the scope, […]

It Take Two, Baby: Top Ten Crime Fighting Duos   I love teamwork. Many of my favorite books and movies include crime-fighting couples. Duos have built-in conflict and chemistry. They give truth to the saying the whole is more than the sum of its parts. In this article, I’ve mixed books, television, and movies to bring […]