The Colonial Origins of Ethnographic Museums and Rituals of the Dead
Since finishing Rituals of the Dead, I have noticed an influx in news reports about the restitution of ethnic artifacts – a topic central to my latest mystery. So we…
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Asmat & Museum Steyl
Mission Museum Steyl
At the southernmost tip of the Netherlands is a hidden jewel unknown to most tourists and locals - the Monastery village of Steyl. It is situated on a bend in…
Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery Excerpt – Visit to Mission Museum Steyl
Here is a short excerpt of my latest novel, Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery (Book Three in the Adventures of Zelda Richardson series). In this passage, Zelda and…
How Henri Matisse, Jan Sluijters, Edvard Munch, and Moos Cohen inspired The Lover’s Portrait
In my novel The Lover’s Portrait: An Art Mystery, the character Lex Wederstein is a young, talented Jewish artist whose career is cut short by the Nazis occupation of the Netherlands.…
What is a Bis Pole and Why Were They Desired by Collectors?
The exhibition central to my latest novel, Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery, is based on an actual exhibition of Asmat art entitled Bis Poles: Sculptures from the Rain…
The deceased were carved as if they are standing on their forefather's shoulders.
Bis Poles in Rotterdam – excerpt from Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery
In this excerpt of my new novel, Rituals of the Dead, Zelda sees a bis pole for the first time. She's not as impressed as you might think. Find out…
Books in my Handbag Blog: A Pesky Sleuth and Dutch Masterpieces in my Handbag
I am thrilled to share more about my art history mystery, The Lover's Portrait, with Jessie Cahalin and her Books in my Handbag Blog! A Pesky Sleuth and Dutch Masterpieces…
Amsterdam: the Perfect Setting for an Art Mystery
Amsterdam is the perfect setting for an art-related mystery, especially one in which the looting of artwork by the Nazis during World War Two plays a central role. My second…
Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery out on April 6, 2018
I am thrilled to announce my third mystery will be released on April 6, 2018! Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery has been a joy to write. It combines…
Map Your Mystery’s Favorites of the Year & Interview
I am deeply honored to see The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery was selected by Christine of Map Your Mystery blog as one of her favorite mysteries of 2017! Considering…