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A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
A Day in My Life ~ Cinder
by Elizabeth de Veer
Resident of Bowmore House, the keeper of the fires I have always been drawn to fires. I lose myself watching flames dance around crackling, spitting wood, while wisps of smoke curl and disappear into the sky. Even when we had servants, I took pleasure in stirring the...
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A Day in My Life ~ Caroline Cosgrave by Stephanie Gaunt
I’ve been asked to write a ‘Day in the Life’ piece. Yes, me, Caroline Cosgrave! Should I write about myself as I was before the traumatic events, or as I am now? It’s difficult. There I was, reluctant President of the Compton Perceval Women’s Institute, in a same-sex...
A Word With Carol Pouliot
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve loved mysteries since I read the Nancy Drew books when I was a kid. Then I fell in love with Agatha Christie’s books, especially Poirot and Miss Marple. I like...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
In Michelle Chouinard’s clever mystery The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco, the granddaughter of a serial killer shows readers another side of the beloved city. The chill of a San Francisco summer can be deadly. No one knows this better than Capri Sanzio, who...
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My Musing ~ Seasoned with Murder by Catherine Bruns
Seasoned with Murder by Catherine Bruns Series Name: Cookies & Chance Mystery #12Genre: CozyRelease: September 20, 2022 From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes a delicious mystery on a cruise ship! Full time baker and sometime sleuth Sally Muccio...
My Musing ~ Home Is Where the Body Is by Jody Holford
Home Is Where the Body Is by Jody Holford Series Name: Wannabe Sleuth Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: August 23, 2022 The coastal Oregon town of Rainbow Falls might be sleepy, but it’s definitely not innocent. . . When graphic designer and true crime fan Annie Abbott...
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New Releases ~ Week of August 18, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of August 18 – 24, 2024 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! AUGUST 19 All Money Ain't Good Money by Tracey...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Syrup To No Good by Catherine Bruns
I am a big fan of this author and I’m delighted to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Maple Syrup" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 31, 2023Publisher: Poisoned Pen PressFormat: Print, Digital, and...
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Cover Reveal ~ Snowed Under by Mary Feliz
I am delighted to host the cover for the next book in the "Maggie McDonald" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming June 2020. Book Synopsis When professional organizer Maggie McDonald finds a body in a snowdrift outside her friend's ski cabin, she must plow...
Cover Reveal ~ Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Cider Shop" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming April 2020. Book Synopsis Nothing’s sweeter than a fruitful family business, and for Winona Mae Montgomery and her Granny Smythe, that means...
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2026 Best Mystery Blog
dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
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