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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 an orange...
A Word With Jane Haseldine
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’m a former crime reporter, but even before that, I was a hard-wired reader for all books dark and mysterious. How did you come up with your pseudonym? My...
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A Word With Marilee Dahlman
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love fiction with cozy elements. You can escape the real world! Go to a delightful setting and enjoy a sprinkle of romance! Nothing will be too scary, and you...
A Day in My Life ~ Gwendolyn Bainbridge by Allison Montclair
“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde Iris is hiding something from me. I shouldn’t be surprised by this. In the eighteen months since we started up The...
Reviews
My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss,...
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...
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My Musing ~ The World’s Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant by Liza Tully
Dru’s Short Musing: We are introduced to two protagonists (Olivia and Aubrey) who are so different from each other, they make a great mystery solving pair. This book quickly became a page-turner as I had to know the outcome. A well-written drama that had me...
My Musing ~ Fog and Fury by Rachel Howzell Hall
Dru’s Short Musing: This is a well-written and executed drama that quickly became unputdownable. I read this in one sitting. A solid mystery that I could not put down. Moving to a new town should have been more peaceful than leaving LA, but a missing dog and a dead...
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New Releases ~ Week of October 26, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of October 26 – November 1, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! OCTOBER 27 Santa and the Slay Dogs by by Neil S. Plakcy and...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Dense Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available...
Cover Reveal ~ Crescent City Christmas Chaos by Ellen Byron
I've been a fan of Ellen Byron's since the first book I read of hers. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Vintage Cookbook” mystery series, coming November 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 4,...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The Tell-Tale Homicide by Daphne Silver
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Rare Books” cozy mystery series, coming November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 19, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Rare Books,...
Cover Reveal ~ Devil’s Snare edited by Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Devil’s Snare, coming November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 8, 2024 Publisher: Crime Spell Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 4...
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 – #2
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of two Amanda Flower signed books HONEYMOONS CAN BE HAZARDOUS PEANUT BUTTER PANIC To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Amanda Flower books. The books will be shipped directly...
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Poll: What mystery genre do you mostly read?
https://poll.fm/10734816 If there is anything you would like to add, comment...
Guest post ~ Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers
I am honored to be invited to do a guest post for Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers, the blog of Anastasia Pollack, crafts editor, and reluctant amateur sleuth by author Lois Winston. Today, I’m talking about how a craft mirrors a mystery novel which has a...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
