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A Day in My Life ~ Piper by Christine Gunderson
My name is Piper and there’s something strange going on in my neighborhood. Everything looks serene as I sit here on my front porch, drinking my morning coffee. Our little cul de sac here on the shores of the Potomac River in the Washington DC suburbs is quiet and...
A Day in My Life ~ Marissa and The Other Me by P.M. Raymond
Hi! I’m Marissa. I work a tedious office job that just got more interesting this afternoon. And I’m not excited at all about it. My boss and co-workers think I might be living a double life. I think they're crazy. I also think I might be losing my mind. Let me start...
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A Day in My Life ~ Maggie Mullaley by Hilary U. Cohen
Good morning – I’m Maggie Mullaley. I’m the charter boat chef and first mate for Andiamo, a real beauty of a sailboat. Right now, I’m sitting in her cockpit, sipping my coffee as dawn breaks over Admiralty Bay. One of my favorite moments of the day. The sky streaking...
A Day in My Life ~ Lorraine Highsmith by Erica Ruth Neubauer
I wake up early. Not because I want to—because the sprinklers are on a timer and I’m not a monster who lets her lawn go to hell. You spend years cultivating prize-worthy roses and suddenly everyone thinks you’re eccentric instead of dedicated. Rude. This particular...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DASHING THROUGH THE SHOW by Cindy Goyette
Dru’s Short Musing: When Charlie finds a dead body in her rental, she becomes the main person of interest in her new hometown, and she’ll do everything possible to clear her name. This is a wonderfully crafted whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and...
My Musing ~ A ZAPPY LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Paula Charles
Dru’s Short Musing: When her employee becomes a prime suspect in a Pine Bluff resident’s death, Dawna is on the case to prove her innocence. This was a fun book with crisp writing, a comfortable tone and a fast-paced whodunit that I could not put down until all was...
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My Musing ~ Bait and Swiss by Korina Moss
Dru’s Short Musing: Like fine wine, this series gets better with each book written. In her latest adventure, Willa’s exes arrive in her new hometown causing havoc, especially when she becomes a suspect in a murder. I enjoyed this book with its cleverly plotted...
My Musing ~ Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry
Dru’s Short Musing: The author did a great job in staging this fun whodunit, that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. This well-written drama grabbed my attention immediately with the introduction of a varied and quirky cast of characters, each with...
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New Releases ~ Week of October 19, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of October 19 –25, 2025 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! OCTOBER 20 Candy Canes and Crimes by Lisa Siefert (Cozy Mystery) Ava Decker...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CORPSE AT THE COTTAGE by Kathleen Bridge
I am happy to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Hamptons Home & Garden" mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 30, 2026 Series: A Hamptons Home & Garden Mystery, Book 9 Genre: Cozy Mystery Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ 7 Days by Jule Selbo
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Dee Rommel” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 19, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: A Dee Rommel Mystery ~ Book 4 Genre:...
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Cover Reveal ~ Shanghai Murder by Jessie Chandler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Shay O’Hanlon Caper” mystery series from Bella Books, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 18, 2024 Publisher: Bella Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Shay...
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: Print,...
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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 👉...
A Year In Books ~ 2022
Lists are popular towards the end of the year. I’m not a fan of best book of the year, because the assumption should be that you read all books published to make that statement. For the third year in a row, I'm included in the feature, "What Did Women Like in 2022."...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
