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A Day In My Life ~ Alice Sanders by Gwen Florio
I never imagined my life could be so settled. I’ve spent decades moving from one down-on-its-luck city to another, living in rented rooms, taking public transportation and working under-the-table jobs. Turns out when you’re paid in cash and have minimal expenses,...
Get To Know ~ Hank Johnson by S.A. Kazlo
Sometimes the best way to know a person is by asking questions, where you can learn more about what makes them tick. Let’s see what Hank has to say with his answers below. What is your full name? Henry Maxwell Johnson How old are you? I’m in my mid forties What is...
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Get To Know ~ Hank Johnson by S.A. Kazlo
Sometimes the best way to know a person is by asking questions, where you can learn more about what makes them tick. Let’s see what Hank has to say with his answers below. What is your full name? Henry Maxwell Johnson How old are you? I’m in my mid forties What is...
A Day In My Life ~ Vivian Joyce by Eileen Watkins
Around ten a.m., I parked in the lot of Addamsville Antiques, housed in a converted factory downtown. I hopped out of my CR-V and pondered its cargo. Somehow, I would have to wrestle that two-piece Roseville jardinière up to the second floor where I now leased...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Death In The Cards by Mia P. Manansala
Dru’s Short Musing: This book immediately grabbed my attention, quickly became a page-turner as I had to know more about tarot-reading Danika Dizon and her journey as a young private investigator. This was a fun book to read with crisp writing and a comfortable...
My Musing ~ Bait and Swiss by Korina Moss
Dru’s Short Musing: Like fine wine, this series gets better with each book written. In her latest adventure, Willa’s exes arrive in her new hometown causing havoc, especially when she becomes a suspect in a murder. I enjoyed this book with its cleverly plotted...
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My Musing ~ Bait and Swiss by Korina Moss
Dru’s Short Musing: Like fine wine, this series gets better with each book written. In her latest adventure, Willa’s exes arrive in her new hometown causing havoc, especially when she becomes a suspect in a murder. I enjoyed this book with its cleverly plotted...
My Musing ~ Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry
Dru’s Short Musing: The author did a great job in staging this fun whodunit, that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. This well-written drama grabbed my attention immediately with the introduction of a varied and quirky cast of characters, each...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of April 27, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 27 – May 3, 2025 with six debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 27 Swipe by R G Belsky and Bonnie Traymore (Psychological...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ It’s Not Even Past by Anna Scotti
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for this short story collection, coming June 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Author Website: annakscotti Book Synopsis A...
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 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
Kensington Giveaway 2025
Thanks to the publisher, Three winners will receive a signed copy of PUZZLE ME A MURDER by Roz Noonan Empathetic to a fault, librarian Alice Pepper always had a natural talent for figuring out people and puzzles in the small Oregon town of West Hazel. But as a...
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Kensington Giveaway 2025
Thanks to the publisher, Three winners will receive a signed copy of PUZZLE ME A MURDER by Roz Noonan Empathetic to a fault, librarian Alice Pepper always had a natural talent for figuring out people and puzzles in the small Oregon town of West Hazel. But as a...
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...
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Accolades

2024 Anthony Award

2024 Agatha Award
