SUMMER'S HERE!
And another Pine Ridge mystery is on its way. Continuing the adventures of amateur sleuth Darby Alexander, whose penchant for getting involved in murder leads her into danger, Red Flag for Murder offers high-speed action where engines roar, secrets simmer, and a killer stays one lap ahead.
And another Pine Ridge mystery is on its way. Continuing the adventures of amateur sleuth Darby Alexander, whose penchant for getting involved in murder leads her into danger, Red Flag for Murder offers high-speed action where engines roar, secrets simmer, and a killer stays one lap ahead.
When race car legend Leroy Crock trades the roar of the track for the quiet town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas, locals buzz with excitement. His new auto museum and adjacent racetrack are set to be jewels of the community—until the museum’s grand opening ends in horror. Crock is found stabbed among the vintage cars and gleaming trophies by Darby Alexander, whose talent for snooping throws her into the middle of the investigation.
She digs into the high-stakes world of professional auto racing, where reputations are built on speed, but will crash in the blink of an eye. Trying to stay out of the police chief’s way while she investigates, Darby, along with the help of her best friend Lurlene, uncovers the truth behind Crock’s tangled relationships and bitter feuds, revealing long-buried rivalries, betrayals, and secrets.
Wanda J. McLaughlin
Taste of Texas
Since moving back to Texas, the home of my birth, I've rediscovered vegetables I hadn't eaten in years. Things like okra, collard greens, Gulf shrimp, and blackberry cobbler. There's several restaurants in Kerrville, a small town just six miles east of where I live, that serve up these scrumptious dishes. And when I get a yen for german potato salad or bratwurst, Fredericksburg, a quaint German-settled town just 25 miles away has several restaurants that serve authentic German dishes. I invite my readers to pay a visit to the beautiful Hill Country of Texas and sample delicious food while enjoying our Texas hospitality.
A Writer's Path
As a struggling writer, I want to share my path with others who face the blank screen and wonder if today they'll find the words to express their story. Occasionally, I'll include a flash fiction story, poem, or short story. I welcome your comments as I continue editing my second suspense novel, The Deadly Tide, for publication.