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A Day in My Life ~ Annie Sara Hart By Betty Hechtman
I know the title says this is about a day in my life, but really it is more about a moment. I had no idea that my life was about to change forever when I got my first look at the unusual building. More than anything, I was surprised at what it looked like in real...
Get To Know ~ Seneca James by Ruth J. Hartman
Seneca sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Seneca. What is your full name? Seneca James How old are you? 27 What is your profession? I raise and sell...
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A Day In My Life ~ Darcy the Labrador Retriever by Kara Lacey
Slurp “Nooooo.” My human moans and pulls the blanket over her face. This is the way we start every day. I yawn my loudest, most dramatic yawn, and rest my snout on the bed. When she pushes the blanket back down, I’ll be ready. I’ll give her another lick and do that...
A Day In The Life ~ Lisa Duval by Mary Ann Miller
Finally. The mortgage for the diner is paid off. Whoopee!!! I deserve a drink. Two drinks. Who knew how satisfying this would be. After worrying all day, every day, during those early years, lying awake at night wondering if I was going to be in business next week,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars
Dru’s Short Musing: In this debut series, Misty seeks the person responsible for her mentor’s death. This was a fun book where murder is afoot, and the investigation will keep you on your toes. The drama was nicely executed with enough suspense to keep me intrigued...
My Musing ~ Fondue or Die by Korina Moss
In Korina Moss's Fondue or Die, the lazy, hazy, dairy days of summer are coming to a close in the Sonoma Valley. . . and so is someone’s life. The small town of Yarrow Glen’s neighbor, Lockwood, hosts an annual Labor Day weekend bash: Dairy Days. And Willa Bauer...
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My Musing ~ Saving The Guilty by Liz Milliron
When defense attorney Sally Castle agrees to do a favor for an old friend she thinks the case will be simple: present the appeal for a murder conviction and the work is already done. But the more Sally looks into the facts of the case, the more problems she sees....
My Musing ~ There’s No Murder Like Show Murder by M.S. Greene
Tasha Weaver has seen her fair share of divas come and go while working as the costume shop head at the Eastbrook Playhouse, but her beloved theater is put at risk when the star of the show is killed in this fun but deadly debut. Tasha Weaver is most at home in the...
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New Releases ~ Week of October 6, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of October 6 – 12, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! OCTOBER 7 The Case of the Lethal Lemon Drop by JC...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Waters of Destruction by Leslie Karst
I am a fan of the work from Leslie Karst from the first series she's written, The Sally Solari Mysteries, to her standalone, Justice Is Served, and to her most recent series, The Orchid Isle Mysteries, which is why I'm so excited to host the cover reveal for the...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder In Season by Mary Winters
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Lady of Letters” mystery series, coming December 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 3, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Lady of Letters...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The Case of the Bereaved Butler by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “WISE Enquiries Agency” mystery series from Four Tails Publishing Ltd., coming March 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 18, 2024 Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd. Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ Kilned At The Ceramic Shop by Donna Clancy
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the new “Braddock” mystery series from Level Best Books, coming March 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 12, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Digital, Print -soon to come...
Extras
A Year In Review ~ 2024
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (250 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 220...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #5
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of two Lee Hollis signed books: MURDER AT THE BAKE SALE MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me what makes a cozy a cozy-the plot or the characters? The books will be shipped...
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Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Aferlife by Oliva Blacke, a humorous supernatural mystery pitched as Finlay Donovan is Killing It meets Only Murders in the Building, about a ghost who teams up with the new (living) occupant of her apartment to solve a series of apparently...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Come Shell or High Water by Molly MacRae, first book in the new "Haunted Shell Shop" mystery series coming in July 2024, part of a three-book deal Beyond Devil's Mountain by Wendy Tyson writing as Ayla Rose, first book in the new "Hummingbird...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
