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A Word With Kay Pritchett
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...
A Word With Cindy Fazzi
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? As a reader, I’ve always loved thrillers. I love the books of Patricia Highsmith, Walter Mosley, Lee Child, and Michael Connelly. As a writer, you could say that...
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A Day in My Life ~ Harriet Morrow by Rob Osler
“You look as uncomfortable as Susan in a sweater,” Aubrey chuckled. “You’re not wrong about that,” Harriet agreed, recalling the time she and her brother had wrestled her cat, named Susan B Anthony, into a sweater knitted by their friend Pearl Bartlett. At present,...
A Day in My Life ~ Harry Lancaster by Michelle L. Cullen
If I’ve learned anything throughout my nearly five decades career it’s to trust your instincts. Your brain is constantly analyzing information and pulling together details for matters outside of your immediate focus. And if it detects trouble, it notifies your body...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
My Musing ~ A TOUR TO DIE FOR by Michelle Chouinard
Dru’s Short Musing: When one of Capri’s tour guests sees a crime and the subsequent search yields nothing, things change when a body is later found. The author did a great job in keeping me immersed in all aspects of this well-written multi-plot whodunit with a...
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My Musing ~ Storm at Sea by Clare O’Donohue
Dru’s Short Musing: Nell’s back and this time she and Jesse are honeymooning on a cruise in between Nell giving quilt classes. When one of the quilters goes missing and another is found dead, it doesn’t take much for Nell to start looking for the person...
My Musing ~ Essence of Foul Play by Daryl Wood Gerber
Dru’s Short Musing: Namaste goes out the window when the body of her rival is found dead and spa owner Emma becomes the prime suspect. To clear her name, she begins her own investigation. This was enjoyable read with a well-designed storyline or two and a...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 21, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of September 21 – 27, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! SEPTEMBER 21 Danger in the Desert by CeeCee James (Cozy Mystery)...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Candle With Care by Valona Jones
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Magic Candle Shop” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 11, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Magic Candle Shop Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ To Err is Cumin by Leslie Budewitz
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Spice Shop” mystery series from Seventh Street Books, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 16, 2024 Publisher: Seventh Street Books Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Caught In The Snare by Deb Pines
It’s that time again to reveal the cover for the next book in “Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries,” coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 1, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries, Book...
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...
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...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
