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The Year of Living Courageously

Long Road Ahead When I first conceived of this project, I intended it to be a book. I wanted to spend a year being deliberate about my life, instead of letting it rush past me like rapids over a spear of water grass. Read More →

Writers Read: What I’m Reading Now

Mr Ives' Christmas Marshal Zeringue, at Campaign for the American Reader, asked me what I was reading. Here was the answer I was happy to supply: I’m currently reading Mr. Ives’ Christmas by Oscar Hijuelos, which seems appropriate since Christmas is just around Read More →

The Military Wire: Starting Over

Start Over Those of us in the military, or married to military members—and I’ve been on both sides of that equation—are used to starting over. Every time we move, we enroll the kids in new schools, meet new neighbors, try four churches Read More →

Dru’s Book Musings: A Day in the Life of EJ Ferris

Dru’s Book Musings: A Day in the Life of EJ Ferris I didn’t plan to trade one uniform for another when I got medically retired from the Air Force, but that’s what happened. I ended up as a mall security officer at Fernglen Galleria, not too far from where my Grandpa Read More →

The Lipstick Chronicles: The Mall Cop and the Wounded Warrior

The Lipstick Chronicles: The Mall Cop and the Wounded Warrior Hi, Elaine Viets here. I never blurb novels unless I like them. I loved “Die Buying,” the first book in Laura DiSilverio’s new mall cop series. It’s a good mystery for a good cause. Laura is donating the proceeds to Read More →

Killer Characters: Macy’s, Manicures and Murder

Killer Characters: Macy’s, Manicures and Murder Today Lila Dare and Killer Characters welcomes Emma-Joy “EJ” Ferris from DIE BUYING, the first book in Laura DiSilverio’s new Mall Cop series. A former Air Force cop turned mall security officer, EJ has had some adjustment issues. But we’ll Read More →

Testimonials

DIE BUYING has an original heroine, a clever concept and a lively cast of characters. Put this series at the top of your shopping list.

- Elaine Viets, author of PUMPED FOR MURDER

SWIFT JUSTICE has rapidly become my favorite new P.I. puzzler. It’s smart and sassy with tons of humor and a whole lot of heart.

- Chris Grabenstein, Anthony- and Agatha-award winning author

Laura DiSilverio is a tremendous new talent, and her Charlie Swift is a feisty heroine you’ll root for from the very first page. A magnificent series debut.

- Cornelia Read, author of Invisible Boy

SWIFT JUSTICE may appeal to fans of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum and Lula. DiSilverio deftly mixes light, zany humor with the darkness of the crimes.

- Booklist, Starred Review