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A Day in My Life ~ Lily Dreyfus by Darlene Dziomba
It’s another bright, beautiful spring morning in New Jersey. I’m always grateful for a sunny morning since my day begins with multiple dog walks. First, I walk my pups, Boone and Crockett. Then I’m off to the Forever Friends Animal Shelter. There are five to...
A Word With Darlene Dziomba
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I was at Bouchercon Toronto, listening to a panel of authors who each had a protagonist in a dog-related profession. I was volunteering at a no-kill animal...
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A Day in My Life ~ Taylor Hunter by CB Wilson
Twins are double trouble—Wisdom from a Jewel Thief Friday, 3 p.m. I felt their eyes on me even before Glimmer’s low growl warned me, they were there. My long-haired dachshund knew trouble when she saw it. Two pairs of guilty hazel eyes peeking over the sofa...
A Day in My Life ~ Ruby Young by Olivia Blacke
Can I tell you a secret? There's a ghost living in my apartment. Seriously! Her name is Cordelia Graves, and she died (in my bathroom!) a short while before I moved even. Everyone thinks she committed suicide. Even Cordelia admits it's possible. But I think she was...
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My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss,...
My Musing ~ Switcheroo by E.J. Copperman
Dru’s Short Musing: Fran and Ken Stein (get it) are back at it again and this time a simple adoption request opens a new can of worms. In this well-written and visually descriptive narrative, the author set the stage for an intriguing and suspenseful tale that I...
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My Musing ~ There’s No Murder Like Show Murder by M.S. Greene
Tasha Weaver has seen her fair share of divas come and go while working as the costume shop head at the Eastbrook Playhouse, but her beloved theater is put at risk when the star of the show is killed in this fun but deadly debut. Tasha Weaver is most at home in the...
My Musing ~ A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death by Valerie Burns
In this feisty new culinary cozy mystery from Agatha and Edgar Award-nominated author Valerie Burns, social media influencer Maddy Montgomery is adjusting to her new life after moving to small-town Michigan to run a bakery and take care of a gigantic English...
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New Releases Coming Soon ~ May 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 ten debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste....
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Dense Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder In Season by Mary Winters
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Lady of Letters” mystery series, coming December 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 3, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Lady of Letters...
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Cover Reveal ~ A Parfait Crime by Maya Corrigan
I've been a fan of this series since book #1 and I am so happy to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Five-Ingredient" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 24, 2023Publisher: Kensington...
Cover Reveal ~ Syrup To No Good by Catherine Bruns
I am a big fan of this author and I’m delighted to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Maple Syrup" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 31, 2023Publisher: Poisoned Pen PressFormat: Print, Digital, and...
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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 ~ 2019
When you read as many books as I do each year, it is hard to pick a favorite, but somehow you do recall the books that really resonated with you even after you turned the last page. Here are a few that accomplished that goal, not to discount the others that I...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
