Features
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 ~ Charlie Calderbank by Cindy Goyette
My name’s Charlie Calderbank and I’ve been keeping a secret that has me living a lie. I received a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at the young age of thirty. I’ve always been athletic and healthy, so this news came out of left field and changed everything for me. I...
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A Day in My Life ~ Bri Watters by Karen Grose
In the wrong hands, a patient’s private medical file tells a story no one consented to share. An imaging technologist, Bri Watters knows the importance of patient confidentiality. But when her brother Ty is suspected of accessing patient data at the Vermont hospital...
A Word With Alexandra Sokoloff
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? My dad was a scientist but also an obsessive reader – we grew up in a house with not just full bookshelves in every room – I swear, the walls were propped up by...
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 ~ MORE THAN YOU KNOW by Anne Canadeo
Dru’s Short Musing: When her brother is falsely accused of murder, Grace puts on her investigator cap and begins to unravel the evidence being used to frame her brother. This drama was nicely executed with a crisp and comfortable writing style that made it easy to...
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My Musing ~ CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS CHAOS by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: When a blackmailer is murdered and her parents are suspects, Ricki will do everything possible to clear their names. What a great whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced and well-written drama with crisp...
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 the...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of March 15, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 15 – 21, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 15 A Not So Perfect Proposal by Lily Stirling (Humorous Mystery) A...
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 ~ MURDER, LOCAL STYLE by Leslie Karst
I have been a fan of Leslie Karst since the first book in her "Sally Solari" series was published in 2016. So, I'm thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Orchid Isle" series, coming April 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Flashes of a Dying Hour by Lynda Allen
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Liv Wilde” mystery series, coming March 2025. Preorder coming soon. Publication Date: March 27, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Liv Wilde Mystery ~ Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
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:...
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 – #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, 2023....
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A Year In Review ~ 2022
209 posts 54 posts 72 musings 53 posts 38 cover reveals and 88 authors introduced on the blog
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 murder!...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
