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From The Journal of Maddie Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon
Tuesday, August 26, 1873 Of all the most monstrous of occurrences! It would appear that the true purpose of that miserable shooting last night was to provide a distraction for the murder of my former brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Wilcox. It is utterly vexing. I had...
A Day in My Life ~ Sheriff’s Deputy Jedidiah “JW” Whatley by Olivia Matthews
Like most of the people in Peach Coast, Georgia, I was born and raised in this town. Others were only raised here. And then there’s Marvella “Marvey” (Pronounced “marVAY.”) Harris. She moved here at the beginning of the year– nine months ago, now– from New York City....
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A Day in My Life ~ Mila MacAllister by Kit Gray
I can make you disappear. Oh, goodness! Did that sound like a threat? I don’t mean you’ll be sleeping with the fishes, I mean like I can wave my hand, and suddenly, you’ll be invisible. Even to yourself. Yep, I’m that good! You know what’s even more fun? My kittens...
A Day in My Life ~ Miss Tessa Langdon Vander Horn by Carol Floriani
I woke up early this morning knowing I had a full day ahead of me. I took a long look out my bedroom’s bay window. The majestic Hudson River and the dramatic cliffs of New Jersey’s Palisades have always inspired me. When I’m not at my penthouse on the Upper East Side...
Reviews
My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ HOOK, LINE, AND MURDER by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: A group of retired teachers, wary of getting justice for their former student, begin an investigation to find the person responsible for her murder and what a can of worms that was opened. This was a nicely executed whodunit that I could not put...
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My Musing ~ WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT by Kathleen Bailey
Dru’s Short Musing: A message from a friend sends Olivia on a search mission with some unexpected nuances. This was a finely tuned whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along the author’s path in the telling of this story. When...
My Musing ~ CRIMSON THAW by Bruce Robert Coffin
Dru’s Short Musing: Because he did the right thing, Detective Justice is exiled to another location where he is teamed up with a rookie detective on his first assignment, one that is bigger than they both imagined. All I can say is “wow” as I was immediately pulled...
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New Releases ~ Week of March 22, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 22 – 28, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 23 Murder by Page One by Olivia Matthews (Cozy Mystery) *re-release*...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveal ~ Embroidered Lies and Alibis by Lois Winston
This is one of my favorite series and an author I admire. Lois' books are both entertaining and engaging and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Anastasia Pollack Crafting" mystery series, coming February 2026 and now up for...
Cover Reveals
A Reveal Like No Other by Ellen Byron
I am excited to share with you this reveal from the Golden Motel Mystery series. Tada!!! A VERY WOODSY MURDER: Sitcom writer Dee Stern impulsively quits her job on the Kidz Channel sitcom “DUH!” and buys a rustic motel in a small California Gold Rush town at...
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 young...
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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 👉...
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 comment...
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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 new "Hummingbird...
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 Clue by Victoria Gilbert, the first...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
