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A Word With Catherine Dilts

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? Watching my mother consume stacks of mystery novels from the library, while drinking steaming cups of hot, black coffee and chain-smoking cigarettes in her easy...

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A Day in My Life ~ Tory Van Dyne by Amanda Chapman

“Do you know, when I was a child, it was the lavatory to which I retired for quiet meditation.” I froze. The voice behind me, British and unmistakably posh, had come out of nowhere. But this was impossible. There had been no one in the Mystery Guild Library when I’d...

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A Day In My Life ~ Allie Catt by Daryl Wood Gerber

Hi, I’m Allie Catt. The earliest reference to the surname Catt is Catford, a name of medieval English origins, which initially meant a ford frequented by wildcats. I consider myself pretty wild, so the name fits. But, ahem, how many “alley cat” jokes do you guess I’ve...

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A Day In My Life ~ Olivia Ocean by Denise Jaden

My roommate Becky says that any crew member worth her salt should be able to be up out of bed and ready for work in half an hour or less. I must not be worth my salt. Either that, or I could blame my slowness on my stowaway kitten, Pickle, who likes to keep me busy...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ Photo Finished by Christin Brecher

Photo Finished by Christin Brecher Series Name: Snapshot of NYC Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: October 25, 2022 The first in Christin Brecher's new cozy mystery promises photo taking fun—and satisfying sleuthing—set in New York City, featuring Liv Spyer, a millennial...

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My Musing ~ Much Ado about Nutmeg by Sarah Fox

Much Ado about Nutmeg by Sarah Fox is the sixth book in the "Pancake House" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, January 14, 2020. Wedding bells are in the air—along with the aroma of maple syrup—in the latest Pancake House Mystery. But a series of...

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My Musing ~ Greetings From Ventnor City by Jane Kelly

Greetings from Ventnor City by Jane Kelly is the sixth book in the "Meg Daniels” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Plexus Publishing, Inc., January 14, 2020 Newly engaged Meg Daniels stays behind at the Artistical Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City while her...

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New Releases

Week of September 25, 2022

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of September 25 – October 1, 2022 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Murder on the Poet's Walk by Ellery Adams...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ MURDER IN THE LIGHTHOUSE by Maddie Day

Edith Maxwell writing as Maddie Day is a prolific author with several dozen books and short stories published and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Cozy Capers Book Group" mystery series, coming February 2027 and now up for...

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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 👉...

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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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