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A Day in My Life ~ Rio Cruze by Patricia Rice
With half a bagel in her teeth, a cup of thick black from the taqueria in hand, Rio Cruze swung onto the LA Metro, and elbowed into a seat. Propping the coffee between her khaki-trousered knees—after years with the LAPD, a basic uniform was the easiest way to...
A Day In My Life ~ “The Librarian on the Run” by Anna Scotti
I roll out of bed and snap on Lola's leash. She doesn't need one; she's happy to stick as close by me as possible. Sometimes Lo cries in her sleep and can't settle until I wake her up with pets and assure her that she's with me for keeps, that she never has to go back...
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A Day In My Life ~ Rick Stemper by Neil S. Plakcy
Occupation: Homicide Detective When my friend Steve Levitan tried to convince me that his golden retriever, Rochester, has a nose for crime, I was skeptical. My name is Rick Stemper, and I’m one of two police detectives in my hometown of Stewart’s Crossing,...
A Word With Elizabeth Pantley
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I’m a huge fan of paranormal cozy mysteries. I love the idea of a world inhabited by fairies, ghosts, shifters, and other supernatural beings. I also love...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE KEY TO A KILLER by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Can Ruby and Cordelia solve the one case that needs to be solved? I love the premise of this duo searching for Cordelia’s killer. With a well-written and fast-paced drama, I was pulled in immediately as I’ve been waiting for the answer. The author...
My Musing ~ Long Island Iced Tina by Maria DiRico
Long Island Iced Tina by Maria DiRico Series Name: Catering Hall Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: February 23, 2021Purchase Link Mia’s newly pregnant friend Nicole plans to hold a shower at Belle View—but Nicole also has to attend one that her competitive (and...
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My Musing ~ 16 Millimeters by Larissa Reinhart
16 Millimeters by Larissa Reinhart is the second book in the “Maizie Albright Star Detective” humorous mystery series. Publisher: Past Perfect Press, October 2017 #StillAWannabeDetective In continuing her career-makeover quest as a for-real detective, ex-teen and...
My Musing ~ The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams
The Secret, Book, & Scone Society by Ellery Adams is the first book in the NEW “Secret, Book & Scone Society” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming October 31, 2017 From New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams comes the first in an intriguing...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of October 4, 2020
Here is a list of some of the new releases for October 4 – 10, 2020. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! Chesapeake Crimes: Invitation to Murder edited by Donna Andrews, Barb Goffman, Marcia Talley (Anthology)The seventh volume in the...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE DETERMINED DETECTORIST by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming in January 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 11, 2027 Name of...
Cover Reveal ~ Blu Heat by David Burnsworth
It is my pleasure to reveal the cover for the novella that introduces Blu Carraway, the main character in a new series Henery is launching in September. Title: BLU HEAT Release: March 28, 2017 Genre: Mystery Publisher: Henery Press Website: David Burnsworth A man...
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