About The Author

Writer. Artist. Maker.

I'm a lifelong creator blending art, storytelling, and design.

Having dyslexia, I always dreamed of becoming an author—even when others said it wasn’t possible. I started writing my first book in 2007, inspired by reading a Janet Evanovich novel and surviving Hurricane Katrina. After many writing courses and rewrites, I’ve built a strong writing group and continue refining that first book, working title: “We’re Screwed.”

Set in post-hurricane New Orleans, the story follows Roni Hirsch, who’s falsely accused of murder. With help from her best friend Elisabeth, she navigates the chaos of fraternity life to uncover the truth—before she ends up in a Louisiana prison.

Now, I spend my mornings writing and my afternoons on art and sewing projects. I’ve been sewing for over fifty years and was once a designer in the Bridal and Social Occasion industry, with over 300 clients worldwide.

About The Book

Three months after Hurricane Katrina, Roni Hirsch returns to a devastated New Orleans hoping to rebuild her life. Instead, she finds herself at the center of a terrifying mystery when a dead student is discovered inside her warehouse. With suspicion falling on her, Roni must fight to prove her innocence while uncovering the truth behind Ben Passarella’s mysterious death.

As investigators search for answers, hidden secrets, dangerous connections, and unanswered questions begin to surface. In a city still recovering from tragedy, Roni must navigate fear, uncertainty, and betrayal to discover who is responsible before the truth disappears forever.

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A Post-Katrina New Orleans Mystery About Survival, Secrets, and Justice

Set in the anxious aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, We're Screwed by Robin DS is a character-driven mystery combining crime, dark humor, friendship, and trauma.

Robin DS Brings Mystery, Dark Humor, and Post-Katrina New Orleans Together in We’re Screwed

For Robin Desman Spindt, who writes under the name Robin DS, becoming an author was not a sudden career decision. It was an idea that stayed with her for years while work and everyday life left little room to pursue it.

Power, Ambition, and CreativeLife in We’re Screwed

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.

When Friendship Becomes an Investigation: Inside We’re Screwed

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.

We’re Screwed: A Bold New MysterySet in Post-Katrina New Orleans

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.

Traveling with Needlework

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.