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A Word With Craig Robertson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Crime fiction was always my go to reading so I guess it was natural that was what I wanted to write. My mother read me Agatha Christie as bedtime stories from...
A Day in My Life ~ Stephanie Roth by John Degen
I assume every adult child eventually reaches that moment when they realize they have become a parent to their parents. I’m there now. And it’s profoundly unsettling, let me tell you. At least at this point, I only have my father to worry about. My mother, the...
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A Day in My Life ~ Night Nurse Nancy Norman by Marilee Dahlman
My life was supposed to be different. Glittering diamonds. Dangerous gentlemen. Throw in a Dassault Falcon private jet and a French villa, spritz it all with Dior perfume, and then I’d have the life I’d always wanted. The life I’ve got: I’m a divorced and...
A Day in My Life ~ Carol Andrews by Susan Santangelo
When I woke up this morning, I felt like I hadn’t slept at all. I rolled over, eyes still shut, determined to fall back to sleep. The sound of my dear husband’s car heading down our driveway changed my plans. If Jim had already left for parts unknown, I temporarily...
Reviews
My Musing ~ ODE TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an engaging read from the first page to its intensified conclusion. So much is going on in Sarah Booth’s world and discovering betrayals where she least expect it highlights the greatness of this series. The mystery was nicely...
My Musing ~ DEFINITELY MAYBE NOT A DETECTIVE by Sarah Fox
Dru’s Short Musing: When a neighbor asks for her help, Emersyn reluctantly plays detective with an unexpected assist from a stranger. The author is adept at telling this story in this fast-paced and well-written whodunit that I could not put down until all was said...
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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...
My Musing ~ DIE ANOTHER DANE by Laurien Berenson
Dru’s Short Musing: When asked to look for a stolen brooch and later the person is found dead, Melanie must put two and two together to solve this puzzling case that involves a stepsister and other Great Dane breeders. This was a fast-paced and action-packed...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of February 8, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of February 8 – 14, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! FEBRUARY 9 Hook, Line, and Murder by GG Calpo (Cozy Mystery) *first...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WORKING VACATIONS WILL KILL YOU by Kathleen Marple Kalb
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Roscoe Gang” mystery series, coming April 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 6, 2027 Series: A Roscoe Gang Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Mystery – Culinary...
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 ~ The Case Of The Unfortunate Fortune Teller by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “WISE Enquiries Agency” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 31, 2025 Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd. Format: Print, Digital Name...
Cover Reveal ~ Death On Dickens Island by Allison Brook
Marilyn is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the first book in her NEW mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Format: Print, Digital...
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 – #7
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of four miscellaneous signed books: STILL KNIFE PAINTING by Cheryl Hollon DRAW AND ORDER by Cheryl Hollon MUDDLED THROUGH by Barbara Ross A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a...
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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...
Coming Soon ~ First In New Series
Look for. . . A Killer’s Game by Isabella Maldonado, the first book in the new “Daniela Vega” mystery series, in June 2023 Paint Me A Crime by Holly Yew, the first book in the new “Rose Shore” mystery series, in June 2023 A Cryptic...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
