When it comes to winning, my luck is hit and miss. Once (a long time ago) I guessed how many jelly beans were in a massive jar and won an entire sports package, which is ironic since I’ve never been sports inclined. I’m more the bookish sort. Another time I won this massive American flag that’s big enough to be classified as a king-sized bedspread. And then there’s the time I hit a $250 jackpot on a Vegas slot machine. That was pretty thrilling. But those exciting times are few and far between. The one thing I’ve never won – a trophy for anything. Until now!   PHANTOM PEARL – The Crown J ..read more

Not words I ever thought I’d say, but here we are. It sounds so deep and serious. I hear it delivered in a tone like James Earl Jones… “She has become…an Omnibus.” LOL Truth is, I’ve been wanting to do a box set for the 3 books in my Jewel Intrigue Series, both print and ebook. But looks like audio got here first! And how about that for an awesome box set cover? Cool, yes? I’ve shared it with several folks and one said, “I love the birds.” To which I replied… “What birds?” Normally I have an eye for detail, but it took me a second to discover them. I was so happy with the overall look, I didn ..read more

Would you believe I just learned April is indie book month? I should know this, I’m an indie author. Knowing these things comes with the territory, right? Should be intuitive, but sadly, it’s not. And I missed that part in the in the beginners field manual. Now I’m behind the curve. So what’s an author to do? Jump off the high dive and into the deep end, that’s what. I’ve learned. Now I’m going to celebrate my new found savvy by putting DIAMOND LEGACY on sale for the fabulous price of .99 cents! And check out this graphic I made on Canva. I’m gaining skills all over the place. Meanwhile, I’m ..read more

IT’S HERE! The long awaited first two audiobooks in the Jewel Intrigue Series! I signed on with Scribd to produce the audio and they have delivered two so far. The third, Phantom Pearl, is in production. And…I heard rumor of a box set in the future too. High five! Intrigued? Say yes and here’s a couple quick links to the first two books (click the cover). High-Stakes Romantic Suspense… McCabe’s “Jewel Intrigue” series starts off with “Diamond Legacy,” where a veterinarian specialist and a special agent team up in a high-stakes romantic suspense thriller. McCabe’s writing is sharp and witty ..read more

You’re never going to guess what I did! Okay, so the header might be a dead giveaway – but I’m giddy with glee about signing a contract to move the Jewel Intrigue Series into the exciting world of audiobooks. Long overdue, you say? I completely agree. I’ve been wanting to jump into that pool for a while now so when opportunity knocked, I dove in. Another reason for taking that flying leap – I adore listening to books. Mainly because like everyone else these days, I’m beyond busy. The luxury of sitting down to read is rare. What I do have though, is a demanding job that includes two hours a day ..read more

In the immortal words of King Julian of Madagascar fame … After much deep and profound brain things inside my head, I have decided to … publish paperback versions of the Jewel Intrigue Series! Seriously, that took work. I had to learn things. It was hard. But thanks to perseverance and good friends willing to help, the deed is done. Without further ado – I also had to learn graphic design. And what I lack in expertise, I make up for with rosy optimism. Because I see this as my shining moment, a crowning achievement in my growing author career. Now that I’ve climbed this mountain, it’s tim ..read more

Sometimes I get asked…What’s the coolest thing about being a writer? You’d think the answer would be getting published or seeing your name on the cover of a book. Not going to lie, that some pretty cool stuff. But what really gets me going is RESEARCH. You learn the most fascinating things that you never knew you wanted to know. Writing is like that – the need to seek out those little bites of intel that give your stories authenticity. Like today, for example. I’m currently writing book 4 in my Jewel Intrigue series. The hero in BLACK SAPPHIRE is a marine biologist. Naturally, he’s got to fin ..read more

          How can it get more perfect? PHANTOM PEARL is a part of my Jewel Intrigue series AND it’s now a finalist in The Carla – Crown Jewel of Books 2018 contest! This feels like synchronicity to me. But make no mistake, the competition was tough. Making it to the TOP 3 of romantic suspense books is an accomplishment that makes me feel like I’ve climbed a mountain and conquered the world. Once the shock wears off and I finally stop happy dancing all over the place, I intend to celebrate big. Not sure what that will be yet, but champagne will definitely be involved ..read more