Features
A Day in My Life ~ Lorraine Highsmith by Erica Ruth Neubauer
I wake up early. Not because I want to—because the sprinklers are on a timer and I’m not a monster who lets her lawn go to hell. You spend years cultivating prize-worthy roses and suddenly everyone thinks you’re eccentric instead of dedicated. Rude. This particular...
A Day in My Life ~ Mackenzie Bardine by Dana Mentink
For security reasons I don’t usually give out my full name. There are people who would be paid well to do me harm, you see. You can call me Zee, if you’d like. My life is dangerous because I’m after a dangerous man…a drug kingpin named Bullseye who took my brother...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Lorraine Highsmith by Erica Ruth Neubauer
I wake up early. Not because I want to—because the sprinklers are on a timer and I’m not a monster who lets her lawn go to hell. You spend years cultivating prize-worthy roses and suddenly everyone thinks you’re eccentric instead of dedicated. Rude. This particular...
A Day in My Life ~ Mackenzie Bardine by Dana Mentink
For security reasons I don’t usually give out my full name. There are people who would be paid well to do me harm, you see. You can call me Zee, if you’d like. My life is dangerous because I’m after a dangerous man…a drug kingpin named Bullseye who took my brother...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE CAT’S EYE CHARM by Clea Simon
Dru’s Short Musing: A search for a missing cat becomes complicated when other factors hinder her search. This cleverly written whodunit with a nice pacing and a comfortable tone that I could not put down until all was said and done. The mystery was nicely executed...
My Musing ~ THE PRIMROSE MURDER SOCIETY by Stacy Hackney
Dru’s Short Musing: When Lila becomes the prime suspect in her neighbor’s murder, this after looking into an old murder that took place years ago, she will do everything possible to clear her name, protect her daughter with help from friends to find the person...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE CAT’S EYE CHARM by Clea Simon
Dru’s Short Musing: A search for a missing cat becomes complicated when other factors hinder her search. This cleverly written whodunit with a nice pacing and a comfortable tone that I could not put down until all was said and done. The mystery was nicely executed...
My Musing ~ THE PRIMROSE MURDER SOCIETY by Stacy Hackney
Dru’s Short Musing: When Lila becomes the prime suspect in her neighbor’s murder, this after looking into an old murder that took place years ago, she will do everything possible to clear her name, protect her daughter with help from friends to find the person...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of March 1, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 1 – 7, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 1 Deadly Delivery by Ellen Barksdale (Cozy Mystery) A perfectly...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Dense Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available...
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER IN THE UPPER CRUST by Mindy Quigley
This is one of my favorite series and I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mindy Quigley’s mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 27, 2026 Name of Series: A Deep Dish Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Dense Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available...
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER IN THE UPPER CRUST by Mindy Quigley
This is one of my favorite series and I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mindy Quigley’s mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 27, 2026 Name of Series: A Deep Dish Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
Extras
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud...
A Year In Review ~ 2025
What a year we had in 2025. Despite all what was happening in my universe, I kept up with my reading (310 books) and introducing over 70 authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 222 posts Get To Know You:...
Extras
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud...
A Year In Review ~ 2025
What a year we had in 2025. Despite all what was happening in my universe, I kept up with my reading (310 books) and introducing over 70 authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 222 posts Get To Know You:...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
