Features

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...

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A Word With K.L. Borges

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? My top choice for a reading session of pure fun is a humorous cozy mystery that includes the chance to learn something new. I wanted my writing to have that same...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ Icing on the Murder by Valerie Burns

Dru’s Short Musing: A wedding expo should be exciting but not when the featured guest is murdered and puts the Baker Street Irregulars on the search for the person responsible. The author is very good at storytelling, pulling me in the middle of the fast-paced and...

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My Musing ~ Diners, Drive-Ins, and Lies by Misty Simon

Welcome to the Sunny Side Up Diner, where the pancakes are fluffy, the bacon is crisp, and murder should not be on the menu… Jax Tapman has lived in the same small town her whole life. On one hand, it's helped her dream of buying the local diner with her best friend...

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My Musing ~ French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron

Welcome to the Bon Veeevil Festival of Fear! Prepare for the spookiest night of your life . . . It's Halloween in New Orleans, and the staff of Bon Vee Culinary House Museum is setting up a fantastic haunted house tour for their visitors. But when flashy movie star...

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New
Releases

New Releases

New Releases Coming Soon ~ July 2025

Here is a list of over 110 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 13 debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste. Enjoy...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ In the Wick of Time by Valona Jones

I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Magic Candle Shop" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 17, 2023Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Magic Candle...

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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 👉...

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Kensington Holiday Giveaway 2018

Thanks to the publisher, one lucky winner will get Kensington's signature Cozy Basket which contains different books and swag for cozy lovers. Inside you will find one copy of The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams; Survival of the Fritters and Goodbye Cruller World by...

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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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Accolades

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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