Features
A Word With Maria Kelson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Walter Mosley’s The White Butterfly and Alice LaPlante’s Turn of Mind inspired me to try mystery/thriller/suspense writing. Both are stories with ordinary...
A Day in The Life ~ Jory by Cindy Kirk
role: the town dog Mornings in Cornwall start before the doors open. I make my rounds while the town is still quiet, when the air holds onto the night, and everything smells the way it’s supposed to. No distractions. No people rushing past. Just the steady rhythm...
Features
A Word With Maria Kelson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Walter Mosley’s The White Butterfly and Alice LaPlante’s Turn of Mind inspired me to try mystery/thriller/suspense writing. Both are stories with ordinary...
A Day in The Life ~ Jory by Cindy Kirk
role: the town dog Mornings in Cornwall start before the doors open. I make my rounds while the town is still quiet, when the air holds onto the night, and everything smells the way it’s supposed to. No distractions. No people rushing past. Just the steady rhythm...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HAWAI’I RAGE by Tori Eldridge
Dru’s Short Musing: Makalani heads to her cousin’s ranch and discovers there’s more there than meets the eye. In this well-written drama, the author set the stage with a solid multi-plot mystery, where anyone could be a suspect, especially when complex family...
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HAWAI’I RAGE by Tori Eldridge
Dru’s Short Musing: Makalani heads to her cousin’s ranch and discovers there’s more there than meets the eye. In this well-written drama, the author set the stage with a solid multi-plot mystery, where anyone could be a suspect, especially when complex family...
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ June 2026
Here is a list of over 100 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with twelve debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! JUNE 1 Murder by Design by Lee Goldberg...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER UNDER A PEN NAME by Olivia Matthews
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Peach Coast Library” mystery series, coming in May 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: May 26, 2026 Series: A Peach Coast Library Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER UNDER A PEN NAME by Olivia Matthews
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Peach Coast Library” mystery series, coming in May 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: May 26, 2026 Series: A Peach Coast Library Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
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...
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...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
