Features
A Word With Kay Pritchett
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...
A Word With Nancy Robards Thompson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always loved a good puzzle, so writing mysteries felt like a natural fit for me. There’s something deeply satisfying about following the clues, uncovering...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Beatrice Sawyer by Megan Gerig
Have you ever not known what you wanted to do in life? I recently was laid off from my third position this year, and everyone’s telling me to take a chance and do what I really want to do. Only, I don’t know what that is. I dropped out of nursing school because I...
A Day in My Life ~ Madelyn Garcia Castillo by Lizbeth Lipperman
Hi, I’m Madelyn Garcia Castillo. If my name sounds familiar, it’s probably because I was the rookie cop who got framed for murder in JAILHOUSE GLOCK. A wannabe gangster ended up dead in a jail cell, my gun was used, and I nearly traded in my badge for...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
My Musing ~ EDGE by Tracy Clark
Dru’s Short Musing: Another solid entry into this complex and riveting drama that I could not put down until all was said and done. In this fast-paced and well-written story, people are dying due to Edge, a new drug on the streets. The detectives are on the hunt...
Reviews
My Musing ~ WHISKEY BUSINESS by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: The author blends the art of creating cocktails and the magic of what reading brings in this delightfully engaging whodunit that immediately had me immersed in all aspects in this new cozy series. This is a well-executed whodunit with crisp...
My Musing ~ MURDER PAYS A CALL by Nancy J. Cohen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend’s death is classified as a homicide, Keri starts looking for clues to find the person responsible. This is a delightfully entertaining and well-written whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ January 2026
Here is a list of over 95 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 12 debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! JANUARY 1 Behind These Four Walls by Yasmin...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ The Corpse with the Amber Neck by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her “Cait Morgan” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 22, 2025 Format:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Secrets, Songbirds, and Succulents by Iris March
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Succulent Sleuth” mystery series, coming January 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 23, 2025 Publisher: Wandering Ginkgo Press Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of...
Cover Reveal ~ Seams Like the Perfect Crime by Lois Winston
I’ve been reading this series from the beginning and with each book written, the adventures continue to thrill me and I’m so excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Anastasia Pollack Crafting” mystery series, coming February 2025 and...
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...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Agatha, Anthony, Lefty and Macavity Award-Winning author Catriona McPherson’s Scotzilla, Scot’s Eggs, and Scots Away, book seven, eight, and nine in the Last Ditch mystery series, in which a California-based Scottish amateur sleuth and the Last Ditch...
Extras
Poisoned Pen Press Cozy Mystery Series Giveaway
Just in time for Labor Day reading preparations, we are having an East Hampton Murder Mystery Blowout! Antonia’s delicious, murder-infused investigations are the perfect additions to a long weekend TBR. From dead wall street tycoons to unexpected (and unalive)...
A Year In Review ~ 2021
176 posts 94 posts 80 musings 52 posts 35 cover reveals and 58 authors introduced on the...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
