She’s Baaack! Jersey Girl Newsletter Hi, everyone, I’ve been gone for quite some time, so allow me to explain why. My husband of 43 years, died from colon cancer. Needless to say, the loss was devastating, and still is, but somehow we manage. The really good news is, I’m back now, better than ever! So, let me share some exciting news. I’m currently writing a political thriller titled STATE OF DECEPTION. I’m very excited about this story because it’s a different sub-genre. Here’s what it’s about. Senator Bertram Hawthorne has spent decades cultivating the image of an unshakable statesman—disciplined, respected, and destined for an even greater legacy in Washington. But behind the polished speeches and carefully crafted reputation lies a secret so dangerous it could destroy everything he’s built. Now Bertram Hawthorne is dead. On a storm-soaked night along the winding roads outside Washington, his car skidded through a guardrail and plunged into the dark, churning waters of the Potomac River, swallowed by its deepest currents before help could arrive. Officially, it was a tragic accident. But in Washington, accidents are rarely just accidents. At his side is Victoria Prentiss Hawthorne, his stunning wife twenty years his junior. To the public, she is the perfect political partner—graceful, loyal, and fiercely devoted. Yet Victoria carries a burden no one else knows: she is the only person alive who knows the truth about the night that changed Bertram Hawthorne’s life forever. She has sworn to keep that secret—no matter the cost. But in a city where ambition fuels betrayal and power invites enemies, Secrets have a way of ripping free from the shadows. As whispers begin to circle the halls of power, Victoria must decide just how far her loyalty extends… and whether protecting her husband’s legacy is worth the price of her own silence. Because some promises are more dangerous than lies. State of Deception is a gripping political thriller about power, loyalty, and the devastating consequences of the truths we bury. In other good news :I’ve been busy planning Writers Conferences and book signings for the year. This is what I have so far: Conference/Book Signing –April 11, 2026 Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn, Hamilton, NJ May 2, 2026: – Ocean City Spring Block Party – My booth will be located on Asbury Avenue. Look for my logo at the top of my canopy. I will be signing from 9-5:00 October 10th – Ocean City Fall Block Party – Come find me on Asbury Avenue.Look for my logo on the top of my canopy. I will be signing from 9-5:00. I can’t wait to see you! Nov. 11-14th – Author Nation Writers’ Conference/Book Signing – Mark your calendars – Come see me. Stay tuned for more signings! I’m happy to be back! ktrobertsmysteries February 3, 2026 General Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.