It's October 19th. Release day for The Souvenir Game.

Several months ago, I sat at my computer with various plot ideas tumbling around my head. I thought of a news story I'd read about a group of teens who'd broken into houses in their upper-class neighborhood. Because I like my novels to have a spin to the story, I pondered the idea of rich teens who broke into the homes of lower-income families. Instantly, the spark of inspiration for The Souvenir Game ignited.

When I write, I let the story unfold on its own and follow the journey. Therefore, my original seed of an idea for the plot didn't come into play. I prefer it that way. I like to experience the story with my characters, often surprised and intrigued by the detours. And that's The Souvenir Game, a novel that unfolds in expected ways until it takes a detour with the unexpected.

I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.