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A Day in My Life ~ Mimi Goldman by Deb Pines

There are a few things I answer to these days: Mimi Goldman (my name), “Chautauqua’s Miss Marple” (my flattering nickname) and “Grandma” (my grandma name). One Grandma Day, a recent Wednesday, required extra grit. I promised my son I’d take Charlie, my 6-year-old...

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A Day In My Life ~ Jane Treen by Helena Dixon

The first thing I must impress upon you is that any information I provide is covered by the official secrets act. For that reason, my replies may appear evasive or even contradictory. However, there is a war on. Loose lips sink ships, Careless talk costs lives and all...

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A Day In My Life ~ Grandma Bertie by Kay Charles

I’ll admit one thing upfront—although if you ever tell my great-granddaughter I said this, I will deny it for eternity. My afterlife could be far, far worse. Most of the dearly departed (those still hanging out on this side of the veil) are tethered to a location or...

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A Word With Alyssa Maxwell

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   Why do you write the genre that you write? I love the puzzle of putting together motives, opportunities, and suspects, and I love history and enjoy doing the research, so historical mysteries are the...

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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...

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My Musing ~ Unlikely by Cindy Blackburn

Unlikely by Cindy BlackburnSeries Name: Cassie Baxter #4Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: April 2021Purchase Link Small sleuth, tiny town, unfailing fun. Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where the lake has finally thawed, spring has finally sprung, and Cassie Baxter is...

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My Musing ~ Death al Fresco by Leslie Karst

Death al Fresco by Leslie Karst is the third book in the “Sally Solari” mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming March 13, 2018 When her father is fingered for murder, it’s up to Sally Solari to serve up the real killer before their new restaurant’s...

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My Musing ~ Sunburn by Laura Lippman

Sunburn by Laura Lippman is a tantalizing modern noir. Publisher: William Morrow, February 2018. New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with a superb novel of psychological suspense about a pair of lovers with the best intentions and the worst luck:...

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New Releases

Week of December 27, 2020

Here is a list of some of the new releases for December 27, 2020 – January 2, 2021. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander (Cozy)The deep freeze has thawed in Ashland, Oregon and Torte is gearing up for...

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Cover Reveal ~ Silenced by Sugar by Catherine Bruns

It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the fifth book in the “Cookies & Chance” mystery series from Gemma Halliday Publishing, coming January 16, 2018. Title: Silenced by Sugar Series: Cookies & Chance #5 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Gemma...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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Accolades

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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