When Fiction is Perceived as Fact: Rituals of the Dead
My latest novel, Rituals of the Dead, came to be because I wanted to write a mystery about an Asmat bis pole. Considering the Asmat live in the Indonesian province…
Celebrate Spring with Travel By Book (again)
Celebrate Spring with Travel By Book! Spring is finally here, which means school holidays and summer vacations are right around the corner! Whether you are already packing your bags or…
Celebrate Spring with Travel By Book
Celebrate Spring with Travel By Book! Spring is finally here, which means school holidays and summer vacations are right around the corner! Whether you are already packing your bags or…
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…
First official review of Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery!
I am thrilled to see the first official review of Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery on Goodreads! "History comes alive in this story as Zelda photographs the diary,…
Relevant History: the Colonial Origins of Ethnographic Museums and Rituals of the Dead
[UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED - THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!] Since Christmas, I have been busy editing Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery. I am thrilled to see…
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…
Asmat Bis Poles, Rituals of the Dead, and an Interview with Arjan van Heemsvliet
I am pleased to share a new interview and article with you! Jennifer S. Alderson Interviews Arjan Van Heemsvliet from The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery The art dealer in…
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…