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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 ~ Dot Ybarra by Winter Austin

“Dorothy Ybarra, where are you?” Angela Ybarra rounded the edge of the lean-to’s weathered support post, her pack of mutts in tow. The goats scattered, except for a leggy dark brown female who’d taken a liking to Dot and exuded copious amounts of stubborn. That doe...

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A Day In My Life ~ Clark Thomas by Caleb Wygal

I had the feeling when I woke up this morning that today was going to be a day like no other. Yesterday was the same. It was the first time I’ve ever been shot at. The bullet missed and the killer was apprehended shortly thereafter, but I can still hear where it...

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A Day in My Life ~ Chloe Essex by Lou Collins

Where do I even begin? You might think life in a picturesque village like Speckled Hill would be all scones and serenity, but it’s more like dodging bullets in a pastel cardigan. Quaint and idyllic? The perfect retirement spot? Not likely. Here I am, hitting the big...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ Melissa Bourbon, Lois Winston

Murder and an Irish Curse by Melissa BourbonSeries Name: Book Magic Mystery #4Genre: Cozy Dru’s very short musingAnother great book in this engaging series. I devoured this book in one sitting because I needed to know how this would end. The author did a terrific job...

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My Musing ~ Paw of the Jungle by Diane Kelly

Paw of the Jungle by Diane Kelly is the eighth book in the "Paw Enforcement" cozy mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, coming November 26, 2019. Police officer Megan Luz and her K-9 partner in crime, Brigit, are on all fours as they try to solve their...

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My Musing ~ Clobbered To Death by Rosemarie Ross

Cobblered to Death by Rosemarie Ross is the first book in the NEW "Courtney Archer" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming November 26, 2019. Out of the frying pan, into the fire . . . Courtney Archer is known for hosting the show Cooking with the...

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New Releases

Week of August 14, 2022

Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of August 14 – 20, 2022. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! A Truth Most Treacherous by Genevieve Essig (Historical)Florida, 1884. It’s a new year and Cassie Gwynne is...

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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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