Working on the next adventure of Sinclair and Cordelia.  The ocean will be a big part of the story, especially after spending so much time looking at it this year.

 Amulets and scarabs were wrapped into the bandages of a mummy to protect it in afterlife. Certain rare stones were considered more powerful than others, based on their color. The deep blue of lapis lazuli was particularly favored by the Ancient Egyptians – the color represented royalty. Turquoise represented joy, and pleasure – the famous burial mask […]

In researching Mummy Mania of the Victoria Era I found this little known book by Dracula author Bram Stoker called Jewel of the Seven Stars.  A chillingly Victoria mummy saga to keep you up at night.  

Click on the link to see  10 Things You Might Not Know About Mummie

One of the best places to write – EVER.  Bahamas in January.

When I saw this mega yacht in Malta, I thought it would be perfect for my villain in The Stolen Chalice – note the helicopter on the aft deck.