Features
A Word With Kay Pritchett
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...
A Word With Seren Star Goode
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? From the time I could turn on the TV I’ve loved British Mysteries—strong characters, scandalous clues, and a deep sense of place. They shaped how I think about...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Junetta Beale by Greta McKennan
I should have listened to Marcy. I’m Junetta Beale, owner of the Shipshape Bookshop in my small Southeast Alaska town. My best friend, Marcy George, runs the adjoining Last Chance Café. She tried to talk sense into me when I agreed to host my former fiancé and his...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Jazzi Swanson by Karen Rose Smith
Jazzi sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Jazzi. What is your full name? My full name is Jasmine (Jazzi) Rosemary Swanson. All the women in my family have flower names. How old...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
My Musing ~ WRECK YOUR HEART by Lori Rader-Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Everything that could happen to a person does in the name of Dahlia Devine, as her role in discovery who she is, is fraught with the unexpected and it will take an understanding of who she is to come out of it alive in this complex tale that...
Reviews
My Musing ~ CONTESTING THE WOOL by Diane Vallere
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an enjoyable story that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced and well written drama had a solidly wicked storyline that kept me intrigued throughout the telling of this whodunit. The writing was crisp and...
My Musing ~ AT DEATH’S DOUGH by Mindy Quigley
Dru’s Short Musing: All Delilah wanted to do was keep her business floating, but instead a body floated to her and when the body was identified, the situation hit a bit too close to home. The author did a terrific job in presenting this whodunit with visually...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of February 1, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of February 1 – 7, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! FEBRUARY 1 The Surly Secretary by D.S. Lang (Historical Mystery)...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ HOUSE OF SPELLS AND SECRETS by Ivy Cassidy
Melissa Bourbon writing as Ivy Cassidy is a prolific author and I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for her latest work, coming March 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 24, 2026 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Historical Fantasy Author Website:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Death Of A Shady Shrink by Mary Kennedy
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Talk Radio” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 28, 2025 Format: Digital Name of Series: Talk Radio Mystery ~ Book 5 Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website:...
Cover Reveal ~ Lavender Lies Bleeding by Leslie Budewitz
Since the release of Death Al Dente in 2013, I’ve been a fan of Leslie’s work, reading all of the books in her two cozy series, as well as her suspense titles. It is my honor to host the next book in her “Spice Shop” mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for...
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...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #9
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of Kathleen Marple Kalb book: A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me if you’ve read any books by Kathleen Marple Kalb. The books will be shipped...
Extras
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . A Whisper of Poison by Jess Lourey, in which a teenaged apothecary takes down the walls of her isolated society when they make the mistake of killing her brother in favor of the system, in a three book deal. Molten Death, Waters of Destruction...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Ill-Fated Fortune by Jennifer Chow featuring a third-gen Chinese American woman working at her mother’s magical bakery, where she discovers she can write fortune cookies that predict the future and gets wrapped up in several murder cases,...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
