Features
A Word With Craig Robertson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Crime fiction was always my go to reading so I guess it was natural that was what I wanted to write. My mother read me Agatha Christie as bedtime stories from...
A Day in My Life ~ Meg Gates by Lynn Cahoon
I’ve been back home on Bainbridge Island now for a year. And I still feel like I’m visiting at times. My mother for example, she’s being totally weird lately. Usually, she’s all up in my business, judging my outfits for church, telling me...
Features
A Word with Jaime Parker Stickle
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, Dateline, ha! I’ve always been interested in a mystery, but also the why. Why do the victims become victims? What were the...
A Day in My Life ~ Ivy O. Kelly by Shannon Symonds
When I needed to hide from my ex, The Balefire Bay Book and Tea Shop’s bookclub became my new family and kept me alive. Xander, a world-famous author, gave me a job in his personal library, which looks like it belongs in Downton Abbey, and a cabin to stay in on his...
Reviews
My Musing ~ ODE TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an engaging read from the first page to its intensified conclusion. So much is going on in Sarah Booth’s world and discovering betrayals where she least expect it highlights the greatness of this series. The mystery was nicely...
My Musing ~ LIT by Tim Sandlin
Dru’s Short Musing: This book features a quirky cast of characters that I was happy to spend time with them in this satire-ish cozy mystery that kept me engaged in all that they were doing, from book burning to an intoxicated author to murder, and to the friend who...
Reviews
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...
My Musing ~ Gone in the Night by Joanna Schaffhausen
Dru’s Short Musing: Like fine wine, this series gets better with each book written. In the latest exploits, Annalisa’s brother has a request…prove a fellow inmate is innocent of his crime. To do this, Annalisa must let Nick, who arrested the inmate, know that...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of December 28, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of December 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! DECEMBER 29, 2025 The Case of the Devious Daughter by...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WORKING VACATIONS WILL KILL YOU by Kathleen Marple Kalb
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Roscoe Gang” mystery series, coming April 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 6, 2027 Series: A Roscoe Gang Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Mystery – Culinary...
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 ~ Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron
I love this author’s works and it gives me great pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Golden Motel” mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 29, 2025 Publisher: Kensington Books Format: Print, Digital...
Cover Reveal ~ Cutting Remarks by Christine Falcone
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Christine Falcone’s mystery series, coming November 2024 and will be up for preorder soon. Publication Date: November 26, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Melanie Bass,...
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...
Extras
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
