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A Day in My Life ~ Jessie Haynes by Skylar Warren
Most of my days in Willow Bluff, Georgia start the same way: My ginger kitten, Biscuits, is sitting on my stomach screaming hangry meows at me. Gravy, my gray fluffball, is squeaking like one of those dog toys. Together, they make an alarm clock no human being could...
A Day in My Life ~ Mimi Goldman by Deb Pines
There are a few things I answer to these days: Mimi Goldman (my name), “Chautauqua’s Miss Marple” (my flattering nickname) and “Grandma” (my grandma name). One Grandma Day, a recent Wednesday, required extra grit. I promised my son I’d take Charlie, my 6-year-old...
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A Day in My Life ~ Charlie Calderbank by Cindy Goyette
My name’s Charlie Calderbank and I’ve been keeping a secret that has me living a lie. I received a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at the young age of thirty. I’ve always been athletic and healthy, so this news came out of left field and changed everything for me. I...
A Day in My Life ~ Lammie Timmon by Nora Gaskin
I learned as a little girl to keep secrets. Telling only brought me hurt. My secrets were my comfort. Now, on this day, I was ready to leave my old life and old hurts behind. I’d heard people say they felt as if they were walking on air. On this day, I understood just...
Reviews
My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ GIMME SHELTER by Libby Klein
Dru’s Short Musing: Layla has a lot on her hand, beginning with a blackmailer, a troubled friend and a murderer (not her own). Will the forces of nature inflict more than she can handle? You’ll have to read this wonderfully executed drama. The author delivered an...
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My Musing ~ HOOK, LINE, AND MURDER by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: A group of retired teachers, wary of getting justice for their former student, begin an investigation to find the person responsible for her murder and what a can of worms that was opened. This was a nicely executed whodunit that I could not put...
My Musing ~ MORE THAN YOU KNOW by Anne Canadeo
Dru’s Short Musing: When her brother is falsely accused of murder, Grace puts on her investigator cap and begins to unravel the evidence being used to frame her brother. This drama was nicely executed with a crisp and comfortable writing style that made it easy to...
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New Releases ~ Week of May 10, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of May 10 – 16, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MAY 11 Hit & Run on the Antique Road Show by David Korson and Nicole...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Denise 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 for...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Embroidered Lies and Alibis by Lois Winston
This is one of my favorite series and an author I admire. Lois' books are both entertaining and engaging and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Anastasia Pollack Crafting" mystery series, coming February 2026 and now up for...
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER, LOCAL STYLE by Leslie Karst
I have been a fan of Leslie Karst since the first book in her "Sally Solari" series was published in 2016. So, I'm thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Orchid Isle" series, coming April 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date:...
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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 👉...
Agatha Award For Best Short Story
This past weekend I attended the annual Malice Domestic Convention. The main event is the dinner banquet where awards are handed out. Since I was nominated with my friend, Kristopher Zgorski for our first published short story, TICKET TO RIDE that is featured in the...
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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #7
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of four miscellaneous signed books: STILL KNIFE PAINTING by Cheryl Hollon DRAW AND ORDER by Cheryl Hollon MUDDLED THROUGH by Barbara Ross A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #6
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of Lee Hollis book: MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Lee Hollis books. The books will be shipped directly from the publisher. Contest ends November 3, 2023....
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
