The door to Queen Caroline’s garden at Kensington Palace I took a little research trip to London last month and it was so worth it! I’m working on my 2027 …

The Latest Countess of Harleigh is out!
A Daughter’s Guide to Mothers and Murder releases Tuesday, June 24th. To celebrate, I thought I’d share an excerpt. To set the scene; Frances is back in Paris and she …
Mothers and Daughters and Murder!
I love history and enjoy the research I do to create the Countess of Harleigh mysteries. Similarly, I love writing mysteries—the hiding of clues, the twists, and putting it all …
George and Frances Roll the Dice
The newest Countess of Harleigh mystery is available now in ebook and audio! From USA Today bestselling author Dianne Freeman, the Countess of Harleigh Mysteries are a witty romp through the …
An Author’s Work is Never Done
You might be surprised to learn that I have many tasks that are aspects of my work but have nothing to do with writing books. I’m between drafts of book …
Coming June 25th!
Not going to the Olympics in Paris this Summer? How about a trip to the 1900 Paris Exposition instead? An Art Lover’s Guide to Paris and Murder takes you along …

Foreign Covers and Cover Reveal!
I’m delighted that there are foreign editions of the Countess of Harleigh series. It’s always a thrill to see my books translated into another language and to see what the …
A Fiancée’s Guide to First Wives and Murder
I spend a lot of time browsing newspapers from 1899, the year my books are set. I do it for a few reasons; to immerse myself in the era, to …
Introducing P.I. Kelly Pruett
One of the best friends a writer can have is a critique partner. They’ve seen your best work and your worst. And then there’s the work you think is your …
Titles and Covers and Blurbs (Oh my!)
Sometimes coming up with a book title can be more difficult than coming up with a story. When I sold the Countess of Harleigh series to Kensington, I knew book …
