Oh say can you see, el famoso Villa Cofresi

Today was a most fortunate day. I was introduced to Sandra Caro of the famous Caro family, owers/proprietors of the Villa Cofresi. After a lengthy conversation and a tour of the property, I've added the Cofresi to Kary Turnell's list of historic resort properties. Yes, that's right, Kary will be solving a murder using the Villa as

his base.

Finding the Perfect Place to Find a Dead Body

A murder mystery has to begin somewhere; so does an author's preparation. In this case, I needed to find the perfect setting for the opening of my newest Kary Turnell Mystery, "Surfside Slaying." I've decided the story will open as a body is found on the beach at the Horned Dorset Primavera, one of Puerto Rico's most exclusive (not to mention private) resorts. The romantic thing would be to lie, by telling you I walked for miles along the surf until I found this place. But, lying to my readers is never a good idea. The truth is, Marla, our dear friends the Desfosses, and I love to have coffee, tea, or lunch at the property's restaurant. That's all we do because, frankly, we can't afford to stay here ( <$1000> per night). More later. 

Authoring in Puerto Rico

Hello from Rincon, Puerto Rico. Having gotten a round of golf and a couple days at the beach out of the way, I've begun work on my fifth Kary Turnell Mystery, Surfside Slaying. Had lunch with Steve Lantz, president of the Rincon Tourism Association (pictured). He's provided lots of local insight and terrific contacts. I'll be following up throughout the next 9 weeks. Meeting cool people in exotic settings is one of the best parts of writing.