You might know me as a
performer but I've always been a writer too. Short stories, lyrics
for Vagabond Opera, and librettos for my opera have not been
center-stage, but now I've written a mystery novel. Last week,
after going over the proofs yet again, I sent it in—front cover,
back cover, and everything in-between—and now the books are being
printed. No turning back now!
The process, was like many
other artistic ones I've endeavored. A labor of love, it felt
electric at the starting gate and then continued as peaks and
troughs; nadirs when I felt that the whole project was pointless and
zeniths when I felt like I was not only inhabiting another world but
channeling the thoughts and dialogue of my characters.
What is this world? Who
are these characters? It takes place in Portland, 2008, and the book
begins with a murder at Dante's. Here's the back cover to entice you:
One more thing: I had the best editor ever! My good friend and artistic partner, Annie Rosen,
who raked my novel over the coals again and again, and nurtured my work kindly and compassionately so that only the
best would emerge. Thank you, Annie!
Happy reading! The title is "Rose City" and you can purchase a hard copy here at Lulu.com:
