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A Day in My Life ~ Marni by Bella Ellwood-Clayton
At the supermarket, I search through apple barrels — my meditation, my escape. A dozen pies for the upcoming sock hop. I select Golden Delicious and Granny Smiths. With local apples long past their prime, I’m stuck with grocery store options, which is not ideal, but a...
A Day In My Life ~ Fanta Delaney by A.V. Howland
Hmm, well, here goes … “Having a ball with ballroom dancing” No. “It’s ballroom dancing, baby!” Delete. “Getting it on in the ballroom” DELETE. Okay, well at least I can get this part right: By Fanta Delaney That’s me, and I’m here at my desk at the North City Newser...
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A Day In My Life ~ Annie Murray by Ellie Alexander
Hello, and welcome to the Secret Bookcase! I’m Annie Murray, your local mystery maven and event coordinator for the bookshop, and I can’t wait to show you around today. If this is your first time in the store, I should probably give you a little background about the...
A Word With Becky Clark
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I guess the short answer is because mysteries are what I like to read. The longer answer is that I defaulted to cozies because I’m not romantic so can’t write...
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My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ Three Doorways Dark by Keith Donnelly
Three Doorways Dark by Keith Donnelly Series Name: Donald Youngblood Mystery #8Genre: TraditionalRelease: January 1, 2022 After his adventure in Afghanistan, East Tennessee private investigator and FBI consultant, Donald Youngblood just wanted to relax and heal....
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My Musing ~ Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins
Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins is the first book in the NEW “Ancestry Detective” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, coming March 19, 2019. S.C. Perkins' Murder Once Removed is the captivating first mystery in the Ancestry Detective series, in which...
My Musing ~ Drowned Under by Wendall Thomas
Drowned Under by Wendall Thomas is the second book in the “Cyd Redondo” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, coming March 19, 2019. Eggnog notwithstanding, travel agent Cyd Redondo is not looking forward to the holidays. The borough of Bay Ridge,...
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Releases
January 2022 Releases
Here is a list of over 60 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with six debut series. The longest running series on this list is the “Spencer” franchise series at 50...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE ALCHEMIST OF ALL HALLOWS EVE by Gigi Pandian
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Gigi Pandian’s mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: An Accidental Alchemist Mystery, Book 10 Genre: Cozy Mystery - Cozy Fantasy -...
Cover Reveal ~ A Very Mummy Holiday by Lynn Cahoon
I am excited to share with you the cover for the sixth novella in the "Tourist Trap" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming October 29, 2019. Author: Lynn Cahoon Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: lynncahoon.com Book Synopsis From New York Times and USA Today...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
