Today is September 22, 2026 and an amazing day, and it has been many years in the making: my novel We’re Screwed is on its way into the world. The journey began in a quiet hotel room in Bogota, Colombia, after I had finished teaching for the day and was waiting for my husband to finish his class so we could go to dinner.

Behind the mystery in Robin Desman Spindt’s debut novel is a world shaped by creativity, business, influence, and the complicated relationships that develop when professional ambition collides with personal power.

Roni Hirsch never planned to investigate a suspicious death. She has a career, a business, students, clients, and enough personal problems without adding “amateur detective” to the list.

Robin Desman Spindt is about to introduce readers to We’re Screwed, her debut novel that brings together mystery, humor, friendship, and the unmistakable character of New Orleans.

When I travel anywhere, trains, planes, automobile, or even a cruise, I need to take some sort of needlework with me. Over the years I have travelled for both business and leisure, and have always carried knitting with me.

“If there’s a feelin’ comin’ over me Seems like it’s always understood this time of year Well I know there’s a reason to change (this time of year) Yeah I know there’s a time for us (this time of year)