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A Day in My Life ~ Sheriff’s Deputy Jedidiah “JW” Whatley by Olivia Matthews
Like most of the people in Peach Coast, Georgia, I was born and raised in this town. Others were only raised here. And then there’s Marvella “Marvey” (Pronounced “marVAY.”) Harris. She moved here at the beginning of the year– nine months ago, now– from New York City....
A Word With Nancy Robards Thompson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always loved a good puzzle, so writing mysteries felt like a natural fit for me. There’s something deeply satisfying about following the clues, uncovering...
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A Word With Megan Gerig
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I began reading cozy mysteries after my first child was born. I needed something to read that I could pick up or put down at a moment’s notice and not get lost in a...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Babs Norman by Elizabeth Crowens
Babs Norman sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Babs. What is your full name? Barbara Ann Norman, but I hate being called that. Just call me Babs Norman,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE GRAPEVINE by Alexandra Sokoloff & Craig Robertson
Dru’s Short Musing: In this well-written tour de force, the authors delivered a complex and riveting drama that quickly became a page-turner as I could not put this book down. Lou’s search for her missing daughter is all-consuming as she hopes she gets some answers....
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 ~ Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson
Benjamin Stevenson returns with a Christmas addition to his bestselling, “deviously good fun” (Nita Prose), Ernest Cunningham mysteries. Unwrap all the Christmas staples: presents, family, an impossible murder or two, and a deadly advent calendar of clues. If Knives...
My Musing ~ In The Blink Of A Pie by Catherine Bruns
USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns is back with the third installment in the "delightfully sweet" Maple Syrup Mysteries, transporting readers back to the cozy town of Sugar Ridge, Vermont, where things are bound to go from sweet, to sour. It's Thanksgiving...
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Releases
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. Enjoy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CORPSE WITH THE STEELY GAZE by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in the “Cait Morgan” mystery series, coming July 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 13, 2026 Series: A Cait Morgan Mystery, Book 16 Genre: Traditional Mystery, Female Sleuth Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ Cutting Remarks by Christine Falcone
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Christine Falcone’s mystery series, coming November 2024 and will be up for preorder soon. Publication Date: November 26, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Melanie Bass, Book...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Killin’ Time in San Diego edited by Holly West
I’m delighted to host the cover reveal for the Bouchercon 2023 mystery anthology, coming August 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 30, 2023Publisher: Down & Out BooksFormat: Print, DigitalGenre: Short Story AnthologyAuthor Website:...
Cover Reveal ~ Deadly to the Core by Joyce Tremel
I am happy to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in a brand new mystery series from Joyce Tremel, coming January 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 16, 2024Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Cider...
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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 👉...
Special Report: Street Teams
I recently attended the MURDER AND MAYHEM CHICAGO 2020 conference, virtually. It was recorded and is available HERE until the end of March. You should definitely listen to the recording as you will learn much about the crime fiction community that I am happy to be a...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
