There’s a point in every thriller where I stop pretending I’m in control of the story. I usually know who the bad guy is. Usually. I know the setup. I know the body count. I know which characters are going to lie to everyone around them while insisting they’re the only honest person in the […]
Because I live in the mountains, I always think I’m going to sit down and write in peace. Coffee, laptop, quiet mountain morning. That’s the plan. It’s always the plan, but it never works out that way. The dogs start the disruption and soon enough, the wild animals jump on board. Don’t get me wrong, […]
I wiped my fingers on a napkin. “A limited-edition VR headset. Still sealed in the box. Those things sell out in ten seconds online.” “Figures. All that chaos for a toy.” “Not just a toy,” I said. “They sell for two grand easy on resale sites.” “Still a toy.” He grinned. “Bet you had flashbacks […]
I think it's time I reintroduce myself. So, hi! I'm Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, and I write cozy mystery and thriller books. I write about secrets for a living, which is funny, because I’m not all that mysterious in real life. I live in the North Georgia mountains where it’s quiet, a little wild, and perfect […]
Bonnie spotted us, beelined for our table, then dropped into the chair beside Belle without asking. Henrietta took the chair beside me. Billy Ray grabbed a chair from the next table over, dragged it to the end, then sat. “Have you heard?” Bonnie asked, as if there existed a single person in Bramblett County who […]
I’ve been living in two very different worlds lately. One involves secrets, lies, and bodies showing up in places they absolutely shouldn’t be. The other involves magic, gossip, and a town that can’t keep a secret if it tried. I love them both for completely different reasons, which is probably why writing them at the […]
