Features
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 w/Musing from Porkchop by S.A. Kazlo
Hi, there, Porkchop, here. Now don’t think I’m talking about a chop from the meat department at the local Shop and Save. I’m the svelte, lovable reddish-brown dachshund, my momma, Samantha Davies, loves with all her heart and who has saved her life on more than one...
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A Day in My Life ~ Rocky Nelson by Karen A. Phillips
It all started with a fateful camping trip . . . Sometime in the night, a scream woke me. I groaned in frustration. Not again. “Rocky,” Bridget whispered. “Did you hear that?” “It’s probably those darn boys. If they don’t knock it off, I’m going to read them the...
A Day in My Life ~ Ashley Compton by Tammy Barker
To my family, friends and coworkers, my name is Ashley Compton. But to the majority of Las Vegas, I am the voice of Miss LARE, the Love And Relationship Expert. I’m a radio advice personality using a pseudonym because I’m not a counselor or psychologist, and the...
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 ~ CRIMSON THAW by Bruce Robert Coffin
Dru’s Short Musing: Because he did the right thing, Detective Justice is exiled to another location where he is teamed up with a rookie detective on his first assignment, one that is bigger than they both imagined. All I can say is “wow” as I was immediately pulled...
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My Musing ~ History Lessons by Zoe B. Wallbrook
Dru’s Short Musing: Determined to find the person responsible for the murder of her colleague, puts Daphne Ouverture in a killer’s crosshair. This well-written and unputdownable drama immediately grabbed my attention, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know...
My Musing ~ An Amateur Sleuth’s Guide to Murder by Lynn Cahoon
Dru’s Short Musing: What a fun book featuring new amateur sleuth Meg, who’s put to the test when a man she overheard on a boat ride, ends of dead at her new employer’s dock. Returning home to a new life awaits Meg with two jobs, one working in a bookstore and one...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of November 16, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 16 – 22, 2025 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 17 Madame Pompette Steals the Scene by Libby Castle (Cozy...
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 ~ 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 ~ Murder In Season by Mary Winters
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Lady of Letters” mystery series, coming December 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 3, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Lady of Letters...
Cover Reveal ~ Someone Is Out There by Kaye George
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for Kaye George’s suspense novel, coming April 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 15, 2025 Publisher: Rowan Prose Publishing Format: Print, Digital Genre: Suspense Author Website:...
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. . . French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron, the third book in the Vintage Cookbook series, in which a mansion is turned into a Halloween haunted house against the wishes of their litigious and mysterious new neighbor whose assistant turns up...
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Kensington Holiday Giveaway 2018
Thanks to the publisher, one lucky winner will get Kensington‘s signature Cozy Basket which contains different books and swag for cozy lovers. Inside you will find one copy of The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams; Survival of the Fritters and Goodbye Cruller...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
