Laurie Buchanan ✍🏻 Author

Your next heart-pounding escape is just a click away. Whether you crave the feel of crisp pages, the ease of an e-reader, or the immersive pull of an audiobook, the Sean McPherson crime thriller series delivers.

TIME SAVER TIP
If it’s in front of you—dishes, paperwork, writing—do it now. Don’t set it aside thinking, “I’ll get to it later.” That’s how tasks pile up and morph into mountains. By tackling things as they come, you stay in conquer mode—focused, energized, and ahead of the curve.

SATURDAY BITE-SIZED REVIEW—You’re going to ❤️ this book by Valerie Biel!

Happy National Book Lovers Day!

Today, we celebrate the readers who devour stories, dog-ear pages, and keep characters alive long after the last chapter.

If you love gritty crime thrillers with heart, the Sean McPherson series is calling your name.

I’m currently reading THE DEFENSE by Steve Cavanagh.
What book has YOU hooked on this Friday?

Pines & Quill—the most coveted (and entirely fictitious) writing retreat in the Pacific Northwest—features prominently in the Sean McPherson crime thriller series. Nestled in the misty woods near Bellingham, Washington, it’s a haven for creativity, mystery, and the occasional plot twist.

The Pacific Northwest is scenic . . . and sinister.

Step into the world of Sean McPherson, where nature’s beauty masks deadly intent, and justice comes at a chilling price. The crime thrillers you didn’t know you were craving—Wicked Good, guaranteed. Dive in at lauriebuchanan.com

Thank you, Jess.

“Writers are the wind that sail words across the page.” —Laurie Buchanan, Sean McPherson crime thriller novels

“A captivating cast, an isolated location, a raging storm, and the threat of death in every dark corner. Indelible reads like the best crime fiction with a shot of adrenalin. Get ready to stay up late because you won’t want to put it down.” —ANN GARVIN, USA Today bestselling author

I’m currently reading “SAVAGE RUN” by CJ Box.
What book has YOU hooked?

SATURDAY BITE-SIZED REVIEW
You’re going to ❤️ this new release, FOREWARNED, by Tracey S. Phillips!

August arrived bearing gifts. I'm tucked away on a solo writing retreat in a cozy home away from home, where the only sounds are seagulls crying overhead and waves whispering to the shore.

I promised another recipe from Niall MacCullough's kitchen at Pines & Quill. This decadent recipe promises to elevate your heart rate, blood sugar, and everything else in your life!

Head over to my August newsletter on Substack for the recipe — lauriebuchanan.substack.com/p/crave-wort...

Sneak Peek into August
August is when I turn into my own plot twist—popping up here and vanishing there, slipping away for solo writing retreats where the location is strictly classified. I'll be here. I'll be there. I'll be in the wind… and possibly at a coffee shop with excellent scones.

DON'T BLINK!
A contemporary crime thriller perfect for Louise Penny and Robert Dugoni fans, Illusionist presents PI McPherson with an impossible dilemma: kill an author at a writing retreat in the Pacific Northwest, or let a college student die.

An Illusionist ... and a disappearance.
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Traffic and Traffick—The Difference and Why It Matters Why that final K makes a world of difference.

Traffic and Traffick—The Difference and Why It Matters
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"Describe the scene with language so vivid it transports readers into the midst of the environment." —LAURIE BUCHANAN, The Sean McPherson crime thriller novels

SATURDAY BITE-SIZED REVIEW—You’re going to ❤️ this book by Barbara Conrey @bac-1.bsky.social

I’m currently reading “Uncommon Type” by Tom Hanks.
What book has you hooked on this Friday?

One writing rule I ignore? The old admonition to avoid starting sentences with And, But, or So. While that’s generally sound advice, I sometimes sidestep it for stylistic reasons. These words, when used intentionally, can create a natural flow between ideas, quicken the pace, and lend emphasis.

Illusionist: A Sean McPherson Novel, Book 5
A contemporary crime thriller perfect for Louise Penny and Robert Dugoni fans, Illusionist presents PI McPherson with an impossible dilemma: kill an author at a writing retreat in the Pacific Northwest, or let a college student die.

HOMETOWN INFLUENCE
Nestled in the wooded Treasure Valley, where foothills rise gently and a river winds its way through the landscape, my Pacific Northwest hometown serves as a quiet muse for the Sean McPherson novels.

“Blue Bloods meets The Godfather.” That’s how author Christine DeSmet describes the Sean McPherson crime thriller series. If you haven’t started reading yet, now’s the time to dive in—and if you’re already hooked, don’t miss Illusionist, the latest pulse-pounding installment.

Inconsistency is the death knell for any writing career. If you don’t show up (butt in chair) regularly, don’t be surprised when your work disappears into the noise.

Talent doesn’t matter if discipline fails. The fix? Build a habit, honor it, and treat your writing time like oxygen.

Summer slump? Not here. I just wrapped Incognito, book eight in the Sean McPherson Series. Now it’s ALL HANDS ON DECK: crafting the hook, refining the back cover copy, and polishing those back pages. If all goes according to plan, I’ll start writing book nine, Insatiable, by Labor Day.

When a human trafficking ring kidnaps PI Sean McPherson's pregnant wife, McPherson learns the lines he'll cross. Because when a person has it all, they have everything to lose.

Some days whisper adventure. Others cradle you in stillness. Today, summer holds me close with its warmth, its hush, and its reminder that quiet moments by the river—book in hand, breeze in tow—are the ones that linger longest.

SATURDAY BITE-SIZED REVIEW—You’re going to ❤️ "Open Season" by C.J. Box.