Cowboys in Russia (Love by the Numbers) were inspired by the rollicking “Bulgarian Cowboy” from pianist Paul Halley, which in turn was inspired by his travels in Russia with the Paul Winter Consort.
Trivia: Time for Chopped!
If you recognize a certain television cooking competition in the epilogue of Roller Coaster, you’re not wrong. “Prepare a gourmet French dinner that includes haggis-in-a-can.” Karin thinks that’s fun. To watch.
Trivia: I’m Your Auntie Mame!
Auntie Mame is one of Karin’s favorite movies, and it was pre-ordained when actress-of-a-certain-age Helen Baynor (Roller Coaster) needed a signature role, Mame would be it.
Trivia – Above Temptation and Banking Regulations
Above Temptation was a manuscript in the drawer for so long that when it was time to revisit, all of the banking laws had changed, and banking fraud itself was a different style of crime. Kip and Tam turned out to be more informed than the author.
Trivia – Stepping Stone and Duffy
The title and one underlying theme of Stepping Stone were inspired by the song “Stepping Stone” by Duffy.