Exploring the Locations used in Rituals of the Dead
My latest art-related mystery, Rituals of the Dead, is set in Papua and the Netherlands – two nations on opposite sides of the globe yet connected by a colonial past.…
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…
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…
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…