Deadly Dues (Touchwood Editions,
2010) When
former TV star Lulu Malone finds her evil union
representative stabbed to death, her first instinct is
to run. Unfortunately, the exit is crowded, as she has
four actor friends with her. Without much choice, Lulu
becomes enmeshed in the real-life detective hunt, one
that she has only experienced as an actor on TV. With
her life in danger, and her beloved dog Horatio
kidnapped, Lulu's days are filled with threats, thrift
store finds, and hindrances by unknown, overweight
assailants. Get ready for the Lulu Malone mysteries, a
gutsy new detective series that presents meditations
on the life of the artist, in between muggings,
murders and mayhem.
Fiction and Folly for the Festive
Season (Altitude Publishing, 2006) What would you do if you
found a dead turkey hanging over your doorstep? To
find out what one woman does when she finds herself
staring down deceased poultry, read this quirky,
laugh-out-loud collection of festive fables and
holiday howlers, a perfect accompaniment to any
Christmas holiday. Author Linda Kupecek takes us on a
narrative journey that includes a whimsical story of
salvation, a New Year's party that threatens to end a
marriage, and a touching account of how a man who had
nothing was able to give a wonderful holiday gift. Ian
Bazley's quirky and unconventional do-it-yourself take
on the holidays unfolds through hilarious
architechtural plans, complete with recipes for
perfect elf drinks, decorating tips for the Christmas
procrastinator, a guide to Santas around the world,
and many more. Wind up the laugh-track and let out the
guffaws!
The Rebel Cook (Altitude
Publishing, 2006) The
Rebel Cook, intended as a survival
guide for the hopelessly inept and fearlessly
hospitable, is a book for those who love to entertain,
but, who, like the author, are clueless in the
kitchen. A combination of anecdote, horror story, and
sneaky tricks, the book is intended to be a light in
the tunnel for the terrified host or hostess. Yes! You
can entertain! Just dim the lights, set an eccentric
table, play great music, invite the right people, and
nobody will notice the heartrending mess on the
serving platter!
Rebel Women (Altitude Publishing,
2003) Many
famous women of the west are celebrated elsewhere. In
this book, we meet lesser known rebels, those who
lived with passion, individuality, and courage. These
are women who dared to follow their own path through
life; women who dared to be
different.