Features

A Day in My Life ~ Emma Stewart by Shelley Marsh

Occupation: Estate Sale Maven by Trade, Amateur Sleuth by Accident You can tell a lot about a person based on the contents of their medicine cabinet. I’m not talking about snooping on someone while using their bathroom at a dinner party. It’s part of my job. My...

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A Day in My Life ~ Seneca James by Ruth J. Hartman

Hey, everyone! I’m Seneca James, local butterfly farmer, café owner, cat mom, and amateur sleuth! Although, the last one wasn’t something I would’ve chosen. Unfortunately, there’ve been two previous murders in Maple Junction. The latest one happened a few days ago...

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A Day in My Life ~ Bobbie Brooks by Kara Lacey

“Mornin’ Darce,” I grumble, starting my day as I always do with a snout just inches from my face. Liquid brown eyes beg me to wake up. “Good morning, Bobbie,” I imagine my dog responding. I know better. What he’s really saying is, “Breakfast time. Let’s go!” The...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips

Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss,...

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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...

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My Musing ~ Secrets Will Link by K.B. Jackson

Dru’s Musing: When her sister’s upcoming golf-themed wedding is marred by murder, Audrey is teed up to find the person responsible. I could not put down this well-written drama that quickly became a page-turner as I was immediately immersed in all that was...

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New Releases

New Releases ~ Week of November 23, 2025

Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 23 – 29, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 24 Murder at Midwinter Farm by Helena Dixon (Historical...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ All Spooked Up by E.J. Copperman

I am so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW “Haunted Paint Store” mystery series, coming November 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 4, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A Haunted Paint Store...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Cold Query by Ivanka Fear

I am happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ivanka Fear’s mystery series, coming January 2025. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: January 29, 2025 Format: Digital, Print Name of Series: A Blue Water Mystery ~ Book 3 Genre: Traditional Mystery Author...

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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...

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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...

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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #6

Thanks to the publisher,  One winner of Lee Hollis book: MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Lee Hollis books. The books will be shipped directly from the publisher. Contest ends November 3,...

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2 Olivias 2X the Fun Giveaway

Hi, I’m Olivia Blacke. And I’m Olivia Matthews. What could be more fun than a free signed cozy mystery from a brand new cozy series by Olivia? 2 free, signed cozy mysteries from 2 brand new cozy series from 2 Olivias – Olivia Blacke AND Olivia Matthews! 2X the...

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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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Accolades

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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