Features
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...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Rev. Wanda Duff by Maria Mankin & Maren C. Tirabassi
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Rev. Wanda. What is your full name? I'm Wanda Duff, nee Wanda R. Bates. Only twenty-six girls in the United States received the Polish name 'Wanda' in 2024, though the Marvel...
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A Day in My Life ~ Emersyn Gray by Sarah Fox
A day in the life of Emersyn Gray is a little like running an obstacle course, one full of booby-traps and mud pits swarming with alligators. Okay, maybe that’s a little overdramatic, but Lady Luck isn’t exactly my BFF. The one good thing I can count on? Seeing my...
A Day in My Life ~ Adam Parrall by Nicholas George
Hi! My name is Adam Parrall. If you're old enough, you might remember the big (and only) hit my band Parallax had back in the Eighties, "Knife to the Heart." My wife, Shawna, handled the electrifying lead vocal. Now we're (gasp) "retired" and living an easier life...
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 ~ DEATH ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
Dru’s Short Musing: When a family member becomes the prime suspect in a local murder, Delia knows what she has to do and learning about the history of Dickens Island will unearth secrets left behind in this whodunit. Coming back home to reconnect with her son and...
Reviews
My Musing ~ The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao
Dru’s Short Musing: What do a lawyer (Liv), a chemist (Kat), and a writer (Elle) have in common? An ex-boyfriend and murder. This was a well-written and fast-paced drama that had me immediately immersed in all that was happening on the page. The author did a great...
My Musing ~ Murder Italian Style by Diane Vallere
Dru’s Short Musing: Samantha’s reputation in solving crime goes international when a trip arranged by her father-in-law is more than just that when Sam finds out that her host wants her to do what she does best and that is solving a murder. Like fine wine, hey we...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of October 12, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of October 12 – 18, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! OCTOBER 13 Death By Mistake by Abigail Keam (Cozy Mystery) Josiah has...
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 ~ It’s Not Even Past by Anna Scotti
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for this short story collection, coming June 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Author Website: annakscotti Book Synopsis A...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Flo’s Lost Love by Sarah Osborne
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Sarah Osborne’s mystery series, coming November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 15, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Flo and Maude Christmas Cozy Mystery Book 5 Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveal ~ The Corpse with the Pearly Smile by Cathy Ace
As always, I'm so honored to present the cover reveal for the latest book in the long-running “Cait Morgan” mystery series, coming October 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 7, 2024 Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd. Format: Print, Digital...
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. . . Falls To Pieces by Douglas Corleone, in which a woman goes on the run with her teenage daughter to an off-the-grid community in Maui in order to escape an abusive husband, his powerful family, and a potential murder rap, but when her fiance disappears...
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Going Virtual
Due to the 2020 pandemic, in-person activities have either gone by the wayside or are being held virtual. For an introvert like myself, I miss the occasional foray to various cities to meet authors or to a local bookstore for a book launch. I posted an article on...
A Puzzling Logo
Love puzzles? The admin at Cozy Mystery Village on Facebook, created a puzzle of my logo. How long did it take you...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
