She has published 54 novels!

Her first novel was accepted for publication by Pocket Books in 1975.

She has been a full-time professional writer ever since.

Genres that she has written for are:

Contemporary Fiction
Mystery
Suspense
Mythological Fantasy
Magical Realism
Horror
Short Stories
Poetry

She has achieved a wide variety of honors including two Edgar Allan Poe Awards from the Mystery Writers of America.

She helps turtles cross the road.