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Asian American women scholars experience shockingly low rates of tenure and promotion because of the particular ways they are marginalized by the intersectionalities of race and gender in academia. Although Asian American studies critics have long since debunked the model minority myth that construc... More

The new Diana Poole crime thriller takes our amateur sleuth deep into Southern California's underworld to uncover the mystery of a diamond-encrusted scorpion—and the reason for the murders that follow in its wake. Diana Poole’s last movie was a flop, but she earned enough money to fix up her Malibu ... More

After a suicide, two oddball female sleuths investigate a coin collection that is anything but small changeMaggie Hill's life has become temporary. Her marriage was temporary, her jobs are temporary, and if work doesn't pick up, her time in California might be temporary, too. Her latest employer is ... More

A former supermodel takes a fatal tumble, and only the unlikely duo Claire and Maggie can say who pushed herWomen like Cybella are not destined to survive their fifties. Her looks long gone, the ex-supermodel takes a leap down a stairwell--an apparent suicide that lands her on the front page one las... More

"City of Mirrors is deftly written and smart. On top of that, it is entertaining as hell." --Michael Connelly Running out of money, Diana Poole is forced to go back to the only work she knows: acting. Her much-loved husband and movie-star mother have died, and now Diana is over thirty-five. In Holly... More

A forty-year-old actress tries to make a comeback--but death keeps getting in the way Diana Poole was the last of the starlets. A vibrant blonde with a quick wit and sharp intelligence, she was on her way to the top when Colin Hudson changed her mind about being famous. He was the finest screenwrite... More

"City of Mirrors is deftly written and smart. On top of that, it is entertaining as hell."?Michael ConnellyRunning out of money, Diana Poole is forced to go back to the only work she knows: acting. Her much-loved husband and movie-star mother have died, and now Diana is over thirty-five. In Hollywoo... More

Cuddle up and fall in love with this collection of five wonderful romances. Whether you're in the mood for saucy or sweet, small town or big fame, sports or cooking, this anthology has it all, featuring a novella from New York Times bestselling author Melody Anne and your new favorite debut authors:... More

As bicycle commuting grows in the United States, the profile of the white, middle-class cyclist has emerged. This stereotype evolves just as investments in cycling play an increasingly important role in neighborhood transformations. However, despite stereotypes, the cycling public is actually quite ... More