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From The Journal of Maddie Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon
Tuesday, August 26, 1873 Of all the most monstrous of occurrences! It would appear that the true purpose of that miserable shooting last night was to provide a distraction for the murder of my former brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Wilcox. It is utterly vexing. I had...
A Day in My Life ~ Lilly Weathers by Christy J. Kendall
Good morning! I’m on my way to Las Vegas, Nevada, to meet an Air Force Colonel to get a tour of the Nevada Test and Training Range, the Air Force’s premier training facility, located near Area 51. Why? This tour doesn’t have much to do with my duties as a volunteer...
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A Day in My Life ~ Darby Alexander by Wanda McLaughlin
My name’s Darby Alexander and I live in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, a podunk town near the Missouri border. Excuse me if I sound rushed. I am. It’s Friday morning and I’m already running behind. I’m usually up early but coping with the fact that my cheating husband moved in...
A Word With Cindy Kirk
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love stories set in small towns with memorable characters and a puzzle at the heart of the story. Cozy mysteries let me explore community, justice, and clever...
Reviews
My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ AT DEATH’S DOUGH by Mindy Quigley
Dru’s Short Musing: All Delilah wanted to do was keep her business floating, but instead a body floated to her and when the body was identified, the situation hit a bit too close to home. The author did a terrific job in presenting this whodunit with visually...
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My Musing ~ Death In The Cards by Mia P. Manansala
Dru’s Short Musing: This book immediately grabbed my attention, quickly became a page-turner as I had to know more about tarot-reading Danika Dizon and her journey as a young private investigator. This was a fun book to read with crisp writing and a comfortable tone....
My Musing ~ The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs
Dru’s Short Musing: This is a conundrum of personalities that take over this drama where one hand doesn’t know what the other hand is doing thus creating havoc in all situations. The author did a very good job in telling this fast-paced and action-packed narrative...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 16, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 16 – 22, 2025 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 17 Madame Pompette Steals the Scene by Libby Castle (Cozy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveal ~ Lavender Lies Bleeding by Leslie Budewitz
Since the release of Death Al Dente in 2013, I’ve been a fan of Leslie’s work, reading all of the books in her two cozy series, as well as her suspense titles. It is my honor to host the next book in her “Spice Shop” mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for...
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Cover Reveal ~ Sorry, Knot Sorry by Lois Winston
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Lois Winston’s mystery series, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 4, 2024 Format: Digital, Print (to come) Name of Series: Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery, Book #13 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ In The Blink Of A Pie by Catherine Bruns
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Maple Syrup” mystery series from Poisoned Pen Press, coming October 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 22, 2024 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Format: Print, Digital Name of...
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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
