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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 Day in My Life ~ Julia Lynn by Erica J Whelton
My name is Julia Grace Lynn, and I spend my days living in a dead woman’s house. That probably sounds grim. It isn’t. Or at least, most days it isn’t. I’m a doctoral candidate in history, currently in Galveston, Texas on a Historic...
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A Day in My Life ~ Verona Montero by Kayleigh Suggett
The name’s Verona Montero, and I’m a private dick. Not a private investigator, not a detective—a private dick. I’m adamant about that point for two reasons: one, it lets me drop the word “dick” into conversation like confetti, and two, it sounds like I’m living in...
A Day in My Life ~ Nan Tudor by Karen E. Olson
I lock up the restaurant and step out onto the cobblestoned walk. I breathe in the fresh air, but my nose is still full of the scents of the night’s menu—Burgundy beef cheek, pork spareribs, and monkfish with roasted fennel. The kitchen had been hot, and I can feel...
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 ~ CAUGHT ON CAMERA by Kara Lacey
Dru’s Short Musing: Does finding a body make you a prime suspect? It does if you’re Bobbie Brooks who is determined to clear her name by starting her own investigation with assistance from her friends. This was a well-written whodunit with a comfortable tone that I...
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My Musing ~ Secrets Will Link by K.B. Jackson
Dru’s Musing: When her sister’s upcoming golf-themed wedding is marred by murder, Audrey is teed up to find the person responsible. I could not put down this well-written drama that quickly became a page-turner as I was immediately immersed in all that was...
My Musing ~ The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective by Jo Nichols
Dru’s Short Musing: With an eclectic and eccentric cast of characters, this whodunit comes alive when a murder takes place, and the residents of the Marigold Cottages come together to solve the murder. The author did a great job in delivering a solid story with a...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 21, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out these four new titles releasing the week of December 21 – 27, 2025. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! DECEMBER 21 Tinsel, Toffee and Trouble by C.A. Phipps After a messy divorce, fifty-something...
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 White Feather Murders by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the fifth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 2025 Format: Digital (Print to come) Name of Series: A Reggie da Costa Mystery, Book 5...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Blood Of The Innocents by Catherine Maiorisi
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Chiara Corelli” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 18, 2025 Publisher: Bella Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Chiara Corelli ~...
Cover Reveal ~ Angel City Beat edited by Barb Goffman
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the Sisters In Crime Los Angeles anthology, coming December 2024. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: December 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Anthology...
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?
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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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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
