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From The Journal of Maddie Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon
Tuesday, August 26, 1873 Of all the most monstrous of occurrences! It would appear that the true purpose of that miserable shooting last night was to provide a distraction for the murder of my former brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Wilcox. It is utterly vexing. I had...
A Day in My Life ~ Mila MacAllister by Kit Gray
I can make you disappear. Oh, goodness! Did that sound like a threat? I don’t mean you’ll be sleeping with the fishes, I mean like I can wave my hand, and suddenly, you’ll be invisible. Even to yourself. Yep, I’m that good! You know what’s even more fun? My kittens...
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A Day in My Life ~ Carol Andrews by Susan Santangelo
When I woke up this morning, I felt like I hadn’t slept at all. I rolled over, eyes still shut, determined to fall back to sleep. The sound of my dear husband’s car heading down our driveway changed my plans. If Jim had already left for parts unknown, I temporarily...
A Day in My Life ~ Tom Keegan by M.E. Proctor
Sunday, and I’m late for my lunch with Vivian Davis. I haven’t seen her since that evening ten months ago in front of Pepper’s Swing Club. I was going in, she was coming out, I held the door for her. Beyond wishing her a good night, we didn’t talk. There was no need,...
Reviews
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 ~ WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT by Kathleen Bailey
Dru’s Short Musing: A message from a friend sends Olivia on a search mission with some unexpected nuances. This was a finely tuned whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along the author’s path in the telling of this story. When...
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My Musing ~ By Hook or By Book by Misty Simon
Dru’s Short Musing: We are introduced to Roxy who is an innkeeper and a bibliomancer (words jump out to give her hints). Having writers at the inn did not include a murder and yet it happened and being inquisitive put Roxy on the trail of the killer who is hiding in...
My Musing ~ Switcheroo by E.J. Copperman
Dru’s Short Musing: Fran and Ken Stein (get it) are back at it again and this time a simple adoption request opens a new can of worms. In this well-written and visually descriptive narrative, the author set the stage for an intriguing and suspenseful tale that I could...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 7, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of December 7 – 13, 2025. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! DECEMBER 8 Murder on a Frosty Night by Verity Bright (Historical Mystery 1920s) Eleanor...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
A Reveal Like No Other by Ellen Byron
I am excited to share with you this reveal from the Golden Motel Mystery series. Tada!!! A VERY WOODSY MURDER: Sitcom writer Dee Stern impulsively quits her job on the Kidz Channel sitcom “DUH!” and buys a rustic motel in a small California Gold Rush town at...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Donor 73101 by Nancy Lynn Jarvis
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in Nancy Lynn Jarvis’ mystery series, coming August 2024 and will be up for preorder soon. Publication Date: August 15, 2024 Publisher: Good Read Publishers Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: PIP...
Cover Reveal ~ Lies and Deception by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the fourth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 2, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Reggie da Costa...
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. . . Come Shell or High Water by Molly MacRae, first book in the new "Haunted Shell Shop" mystery series coming in July 2024, part of a three-book deal Beyond Devil's Mountain by Wendy Tyson writing as Ayla Rose, first book in the new "Hummingbird...
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Poll: Reading Habits
[polldaddy poll=9357154] [polldaddy poll=9357173] Flash Giveaway: Leave comment below for your chance to win a kindle copy of Reining in Murder, the first book in the NEW "Carson Stables" mystery series. The giveaway will end March 29, 2016 at 12 AM EST. Good luck...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
