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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...
A Day in My Life ~ Harry Lancaster by Michelle L. Cullen
If I’ve learned anything throughout my nearly five decades career it’s to trust your instincts. Your brain is constantly analyzing information and pulling together details for matters outside of your immediate focus. And if it detects trouble, it notifies your body...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Esmé de LaForet by Ellen Byerrum
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Esmé. What is your full name? Esmé de LaForet is the name you see on the theatre marquee, and on the programs for my play. My middle name is Rafferty, a nod to my late...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Troy Warner by Paula Munier
Troy Warner sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Troy. What is your full name? Troy Seth Warner. Troy because my folks liked the name and Seth because I’m descended from Seth...
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 ~ WHISKEY BUSINESS by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: The author blends the art of creating cocktails and the magic of what reading brings in this delightfully engaging whodunit that immediately had me immersed in all aspects in this new cozy series. This is a well-executed whodunit with crisp...
Reviews
My Musing ~ No Roast For The Weary by Cleo Coyle
Dru’s Short Musing: As always, Cleo Coyle delivers a knock-out story that I could not put down until the last page was read. In this well-written and fast-paced drama, this mystery comes alive when one of the Village Blend customers becomes entangled in a long-ago...
My Mini Musings ~ V.M. Burns, Lynn Cahoon, Barbara Early
Reading is an adventure that I enjoy and the three books below kept me entertained me from the first page until all was said and done. They boasted a solid mystery which was fun to figure out with alongside the main protagonist. The Next Deadly Chapter by V.M....
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of August 31, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 31 – September 6, 2025 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 31 Below the Wisteria Veil by Veronica Mixon (Cozy...
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 ~ Vanishing Into The 100% Dark by Amber Royer
On the blog today is the cover reveal for the next book in the “Bean to Bar” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 4, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: A Bean to Bar Mystery ~ Book 8 Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ We’ll Always Have Poison by BJ Magnani
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in BJ Magnani’s suspense series, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 17, 2024 Publisher: Encircle Publications Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Dr. Lily Robinson,...
Cover Reveal ~ Sorry, Knot Sorry by Lois Winston
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Lois Winston’s mystery series, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 4, 2024 Format: Digital, Print (to come) Name of Series: Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery, Book #13...
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...
We Are What We Read, Episode 2
Kristopher Zgorski owner of BOLO Books will be receiving the Malice Domestic Amelia Award next year. To honor that, he developed a new initiative, called We Are What We Read. Over the next 12 months, 8 members of our crime fiction family (new folks each month) will...
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Congratulations to Mia Manansala
I'm excited to announce that the 2018 winner of the annual Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award is Mia Manansala. I met Mia last year and I could tell that she is going to be a force in the writing industry. Congratulations Mia and I can't wait...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
