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A Word With Autumn Jordon
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always love puzzles of any sort. I have dozens of puzzle-me apps on my phone, so moving into the mystery genre was inevitable. How did you come up with your...
A Day in My Life ~ Dolly Barkin by Nancy Robards Thompson
Dolly’s Dish 🐾 - A Word with Dolly Barkin… Sugar Hollow’s Sassiest Papillon Well, hello there, sugar dumplin’. Dolly Barkin here. I am honored to welcome you to Sugar Hollow. Come on in and get comfortable. Around here, everyone is family. We tell it like it is… and...
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A Day in My Life w/Musing from Porkchop by S.A. Kazlo
Hi, there, Porkchop, here. Now don’t think I’m talking about a chop from the meat department at the local Shop and Save. I’m the svelte, lovable reddish-brown dachshund, my momma, Samantha Davies, loves with all her heart and who has saved her life on more than one...
A Day in My Life ~ Chance Winston by Alan Orloff
An Excerpt - Sneak Peek I came by my dishonesty honestly. My great-grandfather was a horse thief. My grandfather was a tax cheat. My uncle was a real estate swindler. My father was a con man, a grifter. And my mother? A real piece of work. That’s all in my rearview...
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 ~ 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 ~ Vice and Virtue by Libby Klein
Dru’s Short Musing: Starting one’s life over should not lead to murder, should it? The humor, which is a trademark of Libby Klein, immediately grabbed my attention and I could not put this book down, quickly becoming a page-turner. It was a pleasure meeting the main...
My Musing ~ No Roast For The Weary by Cleo Coyle
Dru’s Short Musing: As always, Cleo Coyle delivers a knock-out story that I could not put down until the last page was read. In this well-written and fast-paced drama, this mystery comes alive when one of the Village Blend customers becomes entangled in a long-ago...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 2, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 2 – 8, 2025 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 2 Beneath the Silence by Veronica Mixon (Cozy Mystery) Emma Lynn...
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 ~ Death On Dickens Island by Allison Brook
Marilyn is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the first book in her NEW mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Format: Print, Digital...
Cover Reveals
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 👉...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
