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Book Rec Thanks to Net Galley and Hachette Audio I was able to listen to an

Thanks to Net Galley and Hachette Audio I was able to listen to an advanced copy of Gabby Greene Knows Whodunit: a Mystery by Sam Tschida. I really enjoyed the story and the narration. Normally I’m not a fan of a story with a lot of similes, but Tschida’s use of them was just my style—silly and over the top. I laughed a lot. The story itself was amusing—undercover agents fake dating while attempting to save a kidnapped psychic and bring down a yoga cult. It was the right blend of suspense,...

Pittsburgh Magazine 2025 Best of the 'Burgh > Best Local Writer > Jill

I'm excited to announce that you nominated and voted, and I won! Check out the list of other winners in the Personalities category.

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate everyone who took the time to nominate and vote. Y'all are the best!

I'm looking forward to the party the end of July with one of my 'Burgh besties!

Best Writer for Best of PGH 2024 is... ME! I'm finally able to announce

I'm finally able to announce that I was voted BEST WRITER in the City Paper's Best of PGH Reader's Poll 2024!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for me! Your support means so much!
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Flirting with Celebrity was the MyLibrarian Book Club Pick for March 2024

If I had a website back in March, I could have shared this fun then, but since I didn't, I'm trying to remember things I never updated and/or got to share at the time.

I had the pleasure of participating in a short video Author Chat with Michelle from MyLibrarian in March to talk about Flirting with Celebrity when it was the MyLibrarian Book Club Pick.

I did the interview on my lunch break at work. My WiFi connection was bad. It does get better after a few minutes. It's not your connection;...