Features
A Day in My Life ~ Nan Tudor by Karen E. Olson
I lock up the restaurant and step out onto the cobblestoned walk. I breathe in the fresh air, but my nose is still full of the scents of the night’s menu—Burgundy beef cheek, pork spareribs, and monkfish with roasted fennel. The kitchen had been hot, and I can feel...
A Day in My Life ~ Homicide Detective Ian Grant by T.C. LoTempio
A typical day in my life? Well, that could consist of many things, depending on the circumstances. I’m Homicide Detective Ian Grant, and what seems typical to me might seem quite exciting to you, so here goes. I’m a Senior Homicide Detective on the Philadelphia...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Nan Tudor by Karen E. Olson
I lock up the restaurant and step out onto the cobblestoned walk. I breathe in the fresh air, but my nose is still full of the scents of the night’s menu—Burgundy beef cheek, pork spareribs, and monkfish with roasted fennel. The kitchen had been hot, and I can feel...
A Day in My Life ~ Homicide Detective Ian Grant by T.C. LoTempio
A typical day in my life? Well, that could consist of many things, depending on the circumstances. I’m Homicide Detective Ian Grant, and what seems typical to me might seem quite exciting to you, so here goes. I’m a Senior Homicide Detective on the Philadelphia...
Reviews
My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss,...
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...
Reviews
My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss,...
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...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of March 8, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 8 – 14, 2026 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 8 Close Call by Isabella Bassett (Historical Cozy Mystery) *first...
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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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
