Like a brand new baby, Fortune’s Final Frenzy has been born and is making its way into the hands of its loving readers. Since the book launched last week, I’ve had calls, emails, and texts asking, “Have you started the next series?” and all I can do is laugh.

Four authors walk into an independent bookstore. It’s the middle of summer but they’re all wearing winter coats. The store owner introduces them to the waiting audience, then invites the audience to ask questions. To no one’s surprise, the first question is, “Why are you all wearing coats when it’s over 80 degrees?” The authors respond, “We’re always cold because we’re surrounded by drafts.”

I trust you all made it through the Ides of March unscathed. With that notorious date behind us, I want to talk about ghosts—specifically Charlotte Chaubert, one of the House of Crosswick’s Grande Dames.

Last week, I was having a drink with a friend, celebrating the launch of Vengeance at the Vineyard, and he said, “You must be so relieved to have your third book out. Now you can just relax.” He obviously forgot who he was talking to.

Vengeance at the Vineyard, the third book in the Lord and Lady Crosswick Mystery series, has flown through cyber-space to Scotland and appeared in my relentless editor’s inbox for the final proofread.