Features
A Word With Kay Pritchett
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...
A Day in My Life ~ Rose MacGillivray by L.G. Reed
My name is Rose MacGillivray, and I thought retiring would be sipping a glass of good wine, reading a book, and watching the world go by. In the three months I’ve lived in Paso Robles, I haven’t done that at all. Watson, my sweet rescue mutt, is a scruffy little...
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A Word With Taffy Beach
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love mental puzzles and riddles that require me to decipher the underlying code or unravel the meaning. So when I decided to try my hand at writing fiction,...
A Day in My Life ~ Marissa and The Other Me by P.M. Raymond
Hi! I’m Marissa. I work a tedious office job that just got more interesting this afternoon. And I’m not excited at all about it. My boss and co-workers think I might be living a double life. I think they’re crazy. I also think I might be losing my mind. Let...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
My Musing ~ TROUBLE’S TURN TO LOSE by Susan M. Boyer
Dru’s Short Musing: When faced with a decision to help a client or not, her heart and sense of justice win out. This evenly paced and well-written whodunit with its comfortable tone quickly became a page-turner as I had to know how this was going to end. The author...
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My Musing ~ THE PRIMROSE MURDER SOCIETY by Stacy Hackney
Dru’s Short Musing: When Lila becomes the prime suspect in her neighbor’s murder, this after looking into an old murder that took place years ago, she will do everything possible to clear her name, protect her daughter with help from friends to find the person...
My Musing ~ HOOK, LINE, AND MURDER by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: A group of retired teachers, wary of getting justice for their former student, begin an investigation to find the person responsible for her murder and what a can of worms that was opened. This was a nicely executed whodunit that I could not put...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of March 29, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 29 – April 4, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 29 Murder in the Green Room by Dianne Harman Pryor (Cozy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE PETRIFIED POTTER by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest book in her “WISE Enquiries Agency” mystery series, coming March 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Tossing Seas by Deb Pines
It’s that time again to reveal the cover for the next book in “Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries,” coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 27, 2026 Name of Series: Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries, Book #12 Genre: Traditional...
Cover Reveal ~ Embroidered Lies and Alibis by Lois Winston
This is one of my favorite series and an author I admire. Lois’ books are both entertaining and engaging and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Anastasia Pollack Crafting” mystery series, coming February...
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...
Macavity Award For Best Short Story
I was nominated with my friend, Kristopher Zgorski for our first published short story, TICKET TO RIDE that is featured in the “Happiness Is a Warm Gun: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of The Beatles” edited by Josh Pachter. And… We won the...
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Mystery KensiCon East 2024
Join Kensington Books and Jabberwocky Books for Mystery KensiCon in Groveland, MA! When: May 18, 2024, from 10AM-3PM EST Where: Langley-Adams Library 185 Main Street Groveland, MA 01834 Event: All day panels, book sales, author signings, and raffles! Authors...
I’m an Agatha Award Nominee by Dru Ann Love
This happened. . . Being a first-time writer was an unexpected endeavor and to be honored like this is mind-blowing. Thanks to all who nominated me and Kristopher’s story. Congratulations to all the...
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2024 Anthony Award

2024 Agatha Award

















