by Sherry | Jul 9, 2023 | Down Dog Diary, Mysteries, Reading, Reading, Warrior's Revenge, Writing
In the world of mystery writing, amateur detectives come in all shapes, sizes, skills, pedigrees and even species. They go to bed with us at night, keep us company as we wait for the kids in the carpool, and distract us from the fellow on the cell phone spewing his...
by Sherry | Jun 23, 2016 | Books, Down Dog Diary, Publishing Industry, Warrior's Revenge
A book has only seconds to capture your attention, and its attention-getter is the cover. As an author entrepreneur, a professional book designer, and an independent publisher, I’m always looking at covers. Some catch my eye, but many more make me wince. So...
by Sherry | Aug 26, 2013 | Down Dog Diary, Travel, Writing
After a visit to Tulum, the Maya ruins on the coast of the Yucatan in Mexico, and hearing about the human sacrifices, I knew I had to name the heroine in my upcoming mystery, Maya Skye: I am Maya Skye. I am named for a civilization that tracked celestial bodies...
