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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...

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A Day in My Life ~ Detective Vera Li by Tracy Clark

Why did I become a cop? On a day like today, I really don’t know. Today is hard. Today, I have to look down into the face of a dead mother, a young woman with a baby just months old. God, she looks so young, so innocent. I don’t want to do this today. I don’t want to...

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A Day In My Life ~ Maxine Egan by Deanna Nese

Occupation: Owner of the Snowy Plover Inn “So how is it?” Maxine read the message from Jane Sullivan, a fellow teacher from the English Department at Royal High School. If Jane, or anyone else, had asked this only a few months earlier, Max’s answer would have been...

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A Day In My Life ~ Jax Tapman by Misty Simon

Hello and thanks for coming in! If you’d like to have a seat in the booth, today’s specials are eggs over easy, a tall stack of pancakes (because who needs short?), and bacon so crisp it stands up by itself! I’m Jax Tapman and I’ll be your waitress this morning. Yeah,...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ DASHING THROUGH THE SHOW by Cindy Goyette

Dru’s Short Musing: When Charlie finds a dead body in her rental, she becomes the main person of interest in her new hometown, and she’ll do everything possible to clear her name. This is a wonderfully crafted whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and...

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My Musing ~ Ill-Fated Fortune by Jennifer J. Chow

The first in the heart-warming and deliciously mysterious Magical Fortune Cookie series from Lefty Award-nominee Jennifer J. Chow. Felicity Jin grew up literally hanging onto Mom’s apron strings in their magical bakery in the quaint town of Pixie, California. Her...

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My Musing ~ Body and Soul Food by Abby Collette

Body and Soul Food by Abby Collette Series Name: Books & Biscuits Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: November 2, 2021 In this page-turning new mystery series, fraternal twins Keaton and Koby will pull double duty when they take down a killer while preparing to open...

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My Musing ~ The Enemy You Gnocchi by Catherine Bruns

The Enemy You Gnocchi by Catherine Bruns Series Name: Italian Chef Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: October 26, 2021 A delicious new holiday mystery from USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns! It's Christmas time in Harvest Park, so grab your cocoa and sleuthing...

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New Releases ~ Week of January 7, 2024

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of January 7 – 13, 2024 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JANUARY 9 The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes (Cozy...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Bake Offed by Maya Corrigan

I’m happy to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Five-Ingredient" mystery series, coming November 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisManaging a fitness club café and collaborating on recipes with her grandfather are Val Deniston’s usual...

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Cover Reveal ~ Lie Like A Rug by Donna Huston Murray

I am excited to share with you the cover for the seventh book in the “Ginger Barnes” mystery series, coming January 18, 2019. Title: Lie Like A Rug Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: donnahustonmurray.com Book Synopsis Escorting an incorrigible student downtown to be...

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Cover Reveal ~ Toxic Toffee by Amanda Flower

I am excited to share with you the cover for the fourth book in the “Amish Candy Shop” mystery series from Kensington, coming June 25, 2019. Title: Toxic Toffee Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: Amanda Flower Book Synopsis Bailey King’s in New York wrapping up a...

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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 👉...

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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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Accolades

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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