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A Day in My Life ~ Beatrice Sawyer by Megan Gerig
Have you ever not known what you wanted to do in life? I recently was laid off from my third position this year, and everyone’s telling me to take a chance and do what I really want to do. Only, I don’t know what that is. I dropped out of nursing school because I...
A Word With GG Calpo
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always loved mysteries. I read Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys growing up, moving on to Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes as I got older, then to Dorothy...
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A Word With Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I grew up watching mystery TV shows with my mother and grandmother (think Murder, She Wrote and Columbo) and always loved books in this genre as a kid—yeah, I...
A Day in My Life ~ Summer Jenkins by Christine Wellert
“Summer, can you come here, please?” Elliot hissed, carrying an almost comical look of panic on his face as he waved at me frantically. A woman swathed in a red sheath dress and reeking of money stood next to him, lips curled in a sneer, nostrils flared. I looked...
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 ~ Trebled Waters by Leah Dobrinska
Dru’s Short Musing: This book was unputdownable, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know who was doing what to whom. This well-written, fast paced, and musically inspired whodunit was a fun book to read with its comfortable tone that made it easy to follow...
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My Musing ~ Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano
Dru’s Short Musing: In their latest caper, the dynamic duo finds themselves involved with their neighbor in this hilarious, unputdownable drama that will leave you wanting more. A body is found on the grounds of their neighbor Mrs. Haggerty and when Steve become a...
My Musing ~ With Our Bellies Full and the Fire Dying by Debra H. Goldstein
Dru’s Short Musing: With this collection of crime fiction short stories, Debra H. Goldstein takes us to the light side and the dark side where they all have one theme in common - mischief and mayhem. I took a different approach to this musing and I hope you enjoy...
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New Releases ~ Week of August 10, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 10 – 16, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 12 Picking Up the Pieces by J.B. Abbott (Cozy Mystery) *first...
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 ~ Murder At Cape Costumers by Maddie Day
Maddie Day is one of my favorite and prolific authors, and I’m so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in her endearing mystery series, coming August 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 26, 2025 Format: Print, Digital...
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Cover Reveal ~ The Jig Is Up by Lisa Q. Mathews
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Irish Bed & Breakfast” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming August 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 20, 2024 Publisher: Crooked Lane Books Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ Death Of A Flying Nightingale by Laura Jensen Walker
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in a NEW historical mystery series from Level Best Books, coming September 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 10, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books - Level Historia Format:...
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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...
Coming Soon ~ First In New Series
Look for. . . A Killer's Game by Isabella Maldonado, the first book in the new "Daniela Vega" mystery series, in June 2023 Paint Me A Crime by Holly Yew, the first book in the new "Rose Shore" mystery series, in June 2023 A Cryptic Clue by Victoria Gilbert, the...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
