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I recently published my first novel, The Source of Smoke. It's a mystery about a possible wrongful conviction - inspired by my own work in wrongful conviction education.

I'm always reading at least one book (I usually get through around 100 a year). While I love mysteries, I also love romance and fantasy.

I'm obsessed with Harry Potter, true crime podcasts and documentaries, and food.
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The Source of Smoke: A Gripping Small Town Mystery

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The Pennymores and the Curse of the Invisible Quill (Pennymores, #1)

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Beyond the Halls: An Insider's Guide to Loving Museums

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Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder

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