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 ~ Lammie Timmon by Nora Gaskin
I learned as a little girl to keep secrets. Telling only brought me hurt. My secrets were my comfort. Now, on this day, I was ready to leave my old life and old hurts behind. I’d heard people say they felt as if they were walking on air. On this day, I understood just...
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A Day in My Life ~ Lilly Weathers by Christy J. Kendall
Good morning! I’m on my way to Las Vegas, Nevada, to meet an Air Force Colonel to get a tour of the Nevada Test and Training Range, the Air Force’s premier training facility, located near Area 51. Why? This tour doesn’t have much to do with my duties as a volunteer...
A Day in My Life ~ Dolly Barkin by Nancy Robards Thompson
Dolly’s Dish 🐾 - A Word with Dolly Barkin… Sugar Hollow’s Sassiest Papillon Well, hello there, sugar dumplin’. Dolly Barkin here. I am honored to welcome you to Sugar Hollow. Come on in and get comfortable. Around here, everyone is family. We tell it like it is… and...
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 ~ TELL-TALE TREATS by Jennifer J. Chow
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies after eating one of her cookies, Felicity puts on her detective cap to find the person responsible and to clear her name. This well-written whodunit had a comfortable tone and crisp writing that made it easy to follow along...
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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 whodunit...
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New Releases ~ Week of March 8, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 8 – 14, 2026 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 8 Close Call by Isabella Bassett (Historical Cozy Mystery) *first book...
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 ~ UNVEILED SECRETS by Mary Karnes
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Wedding Planner” mystery series, coming October 2025. Pre-orders are forthcoming. Format: Print, Digital, Audio Name of Series: A Wedding Planner Mystery ~ Book 3 Genre: Cozy Mystery Author...
Cover Reveals
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...
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 of Series: A...
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 – #5
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of two Lee Hollis signed books: MURDER AT THE BAKE SALE MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me what makes a cozy a cozy-the plot or the characters? The books will be shipped directly...
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A Year In Books ~ 2022
Lists are popular towards the end of the year. I’m not a fan of best book of the year, because the assumption should be that you read all books published to make that statement. For the third year in a row, I'm included in the feature, "What Did Women Like in 2022."...
Kensington ARC Giveaway 2022
Thanks to the publisher, ten lucky winners will receive one of two Kensington's giveaway advance readers copies (ARCs). A few of the titles have not yet been released. Giveaway 1 – Historical Mysteries: - 5 winnersA TRACE OF POISON by Colleen CambridgeMURDER AT THE...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
