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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 Day in My Life ~ Seneca James by Ruth J. Hartman
Hey, everyone! I’m Seneca James, local butterfly farmer, café owner, cat mom, and amateur sleuth! Although, the last one wasn’t something I would’ve chosen. Unfortunately, there’ve been two previous murders in Maple Junction. The latest one happened a few days ago...
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A Day in My Life ~ Detective Vera Li by Tracy Clark
Why did I become a cop? On a day like today, I really don’t know. Today is hard. Today, I have to look down into the face of a dead mother, a young woman with a baby just months old. God, she looks so young, so innocent. I don’t want to do this today. I don’t want...
A Day in My Life ~ Maxine Gerimatter by Tish Bouvier
I used to think life slowed down after eighty. Turns out, it just changes its pace. I lived in my little brick cottage on the corner of Maple and Vine, brewed my morning coffee strong enough to melt a spoon, and tended my rose bushes like they were old friends....
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 ~ The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective by Jo Nichols
Dru’s Short Musing: With an eclectic and eccentric cast of characters, this whodunit comes alive when a murder takes place, and the residents of the Marigold Cottages come together to solve the murder. The author did a great job in delivering a solid story with a...
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My Musing ~ Frightened to Depths by K.B. Jackson
Dru’s Short Musing: Someone is murdered aboard the Thalassophile of the Seas and once again, Charlotte finds the body at sea and becomes involved in the investigation, since one of the prime suspects hits a bit closer to home. This was a well-written,...
My Musing ~ Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars
Dru’s Short Musing: In this debut series, Misty seeks the person responsible for her mentor’s death. This was a fun book where murder is afoot, and the investigation will keep you on your toes. The drama was nicely executed with enough suspense to keep me intrigued...
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New Releases Coming Soon ~ August 2025
Here is a list of over 85 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 12 debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste....
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 ~ Waters of Destruction by Leslie Karst
I am a fan of the work from Leslie Karst from the first series she's written, The Sally Solari Mysteries, to her standalone, Justice Is Served, and to her most recent series, The Orchid Isle Mysteries, which is why I'm so excited to host the cover reveal for the...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A Very Woodsy Murder by Ellen Byron
I’m thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in a brand-new mystery series, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 23, 2024 Publisher: Kensington Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Golden Motel, Book #1...
Cover Reveal ~ Molten Death by Leslie Karst
I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the first book in a new mystery series by Leslie Karst, coming April 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 2, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Orchid Isle, Book #1 Genre:...
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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...
2 Olivias 2X the Fun Giveaway
Hi, I’m Olivia Blacke. And I’m Olivia Matthews. What could be more fun than a free signed cozy mystery from a brand new cozy series by Olivia? 2 free, signed cozy mysteries from 2 brand new cozy series from 2 Olivias – Olivia Blacke AND Olivia Matthews! 2X the...
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