Staci Troilo's Blog

Ciao, amici! Today’s the day. Happy birthday, RAISED TO KILL, case #2 of the Paxton & Walsh Mysteries. After all my years of publishing (see side panel for a quick look at my whole catalog or click here), I finally have an October release. And I’m very excited about it. I hope you are too. … Continue reading Welcome to the World, Raised to Kill!

Ciao, amici! I know it’s been a while (for regular updates, please subscribe to my newsletter), and for that, I apologize. Long-time friends understand my vision issues. Please know I appreciate your patience with me. I wanted to share some exciting news (which, admittedly, is only news to non-newsletter subscribers). Because reviewers really enjoyed Cabe … Continue reading Coming Soon: Raised to Kill

Ciao, amici! I’m happy to announce today is the release day for my new novel, Weeping Boughs Don’t Break. This standalone family drama is thematically similar to Type and Cross, but the religious element is more prominent in this book. A woman struggling with loneliness, self-worth, finances, and faith finds herself sucked into prior obligations … Continue reading Weeping Boughs Don’t Break Release Day!

Ciao, amici! Just popping in today to share a new book cover. What’s it about? A woman struggling with loneliness, self-worth, finances, and faith finds herself sucked into prior obligations when her former husband suffers a health crisis. He, his family, and even their kids expect she’ll reassume her role as caregiver and problem solver. … Continue reading Cover Reveal

Ciao, amici! I’m happy to again participate in the annual Virtual Cookie (Recipe) Exchange. This year, I’m offering a recipe for my mini nut rolls. Nut rolls are always a favorite on my family’s cookie tables. In year two, my sister shared a regular nut roll recipe, which calls for shaping the dough into a … Continue reading Mini Nut Rolls/Nut Horns #recipe #Christmas #cookies #baking

Ciao, amici! It’s finally here! My Fourth Annual Virtual Cookie Exchange is live today! Below you’ll find the master list. There’s still time for you to add one or more of these to your cookie trays this year. Please explore the above offerings and consider trying some of these delicious treats. (And if some of … Continue reading My Fourth Annual Virtual Cookie Exchange is HERE!

Ciao, amici! It’s officially Hallmark Holiday Movie Season, and we all know what that means… readers who love cozy Christmas romances will be looking for sweet reads to devour by the fire. While I’ve largely shifted away from writing romances, I still have some in my catalog readers will enjoy. Unfortunately, the initial covers for … Continue reading Just in Time for the Holidays…

Ciao, amici! Can you believe it’s Novemeber already? I swear we just celebrated New Year’s Day, and now it’s right around the corner again. But, before we pop open the champagne, we have Christmas (or Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, or whatever winter holiday you bake for). This is year four of my annual virtual cookie exchange—your … Continue reading Calling All Bakers! Announcing My Fourth Annual Virtual Cookie Exchange

Ciao, amici! I have to admit, I haven’t exactly been writing up a storm lately. I’m a third of the way through what I’ve outlined, but I always end up adding scenes because compelling detours present themselves as I flush out the work, so technically I’m probably less than thirty-three percent done. I also encounter … Continue reading Mr. Muse Returns

Ciao, amici! It’s that time of year again. For those of you who don’t know, Teri Polen spends the month of October hosting authors who write in the mystery/suspense/thriller/horror genres. It’s a lot of time and effort on her part—31 straight days of hosting!—and she always does a fabulous job. It’s a great month to … Continue reading Born for Revenge on Bad Moon Rising