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An Unlikely Prospect: A World War II Novel

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For fans of Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code and Jacqueline Winspear’s The Consequences of Fear comes a gripping novel, set in post–WWII San Francisco, about a young female newspaper publisher and a story that could change the course of her city’s future.

“…a well-paced, edgy tale…a salute to solid, honest journalism.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Two last chances to join in the launch

Come join me in one of the two final launch events for An Unlikely Prospect. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2–3:30 pm Peace During an Unpeaceful Time A Seat at the Table Books, Elk Grove, CA I’ll be joined by my good writing buddy Dorothy Rice—author, editor, and literary board member—for a light, casual brainstorming [...]

An outsider/imposter loves her interview

I was a little verklempt when I got the print edition of the San Francisco Chronicle and found Allison Arieff's interview with me about An Unlikely Prospect right there in the Datebook section of the paper. There's a pile of reasons why I found this touching. First, all of my books, not just [...]

Talking with Vicki Gonzalez on Insight, on Capitol Public Radio

I had a lovely time this afternoon on Insight with Vicki Gonzalez at Capitol Public Radio. She asks just the right questions and the studio is so tiny and warm and safe. I loved the opportunity to talk about AN UNLIKELY PROSPECT on the day before its launch. Listen to find out a [...]

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