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A Day in My Life ~ Alene Baron by G.P. Gottlieb
Alene made a pot of coffee, started a pancake batter, and texted her boyfriend, who called back within moments. He felt marginally improved, he said, and it was still just a cold. His daughter had come home late again, and he hadn’t slept well. Alene scraped bean...
A Day in My Life ~ Daniel Cole by Sloan Richman
Why? What? When? Where? How? And who? My mind reeled with questions while I sat in the police cruiser. At least I had moved up to the front passenger seat now, as if I were Officer Gilliam’s partner. Of course, I wasn’t. But I guess he felt bad about having me ride...
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Author Showcase ~ A Cozy Mystery Author Powered by Coffee, Chaos, and Missing Shoes by Carmela Dutra
Last time I visited, I talked about homeschooling my boys and squeezing writing into the margins of my day. Good news: I still do that. Less good news: now I do it on deadline. My day doesn’t start with a peaceful, early-morning writing session. My kids are up...
A Day in My Life ~ Harriet Smith by Lucy Andrew
My name is Harriet Smith and I’m a celebrated lady novelist, virtuoso harpist and heir to a great Irish estate you most definitely will have heard of. Rule number one: never trust a lady to introduce herself. All you have to do is casually drop into the...
Reviews
My Musing ~ ODE TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an engaging read from the first page to its intensified conclusion. So much is going on in Sarah Booth’s world and discovering betrayals where she least expect it highlights the greatness of this series. The mystery was nicely...
My Musing ~ THE BUSH TEA MURDER by Ashley-Ruth Bernier
Dru’s Short Musing: Naomi’s investigative prowess helped solve the small mysteries on the island, but will it help with the decades-old murder case? Is she up to the challenge? You’ll have to read this culinary delight to find out. This was a multi-plot storyline...
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My Musing ~ THE CAT’S EYE CHARM by Clea Simon
Dru’s Short Musing: A search for a missing cat becomes complicated when other factors hinder her search. This cleverly written whodunit with a nice pacing and a comfortable tone that I could not put down until all was said and done. The mystery was nicely executed...
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...
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New Releases ~ Week of April 19, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 19 – 25, 2026 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 20 Murder Under A Bitter Moon by Abigail Keam (Historical Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WORKING VACATIONS WILL KILL YOU by Kathleen Marple Kalb
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Roscoe Gang” mystery series, coming April 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 6, 2027 Series: A Roscoe Gang Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Mystery – Culinary...
Cover Reveal ~ DEADLY TRIANGLE by Lizbeth Lipperman
I am happy to share with you the cover for the next book in the NEW “Garcia Girls” mystery series, coming March 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 3, 2026 Name of Series: A Garcia Girls Mystery, Book 5 Genre: Romantic Suspense with...
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...
Anthony 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 an...
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A Year In Review ~ 2023
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (281 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let’s see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life:...
Favorite Reads of 2023
The books I read will rarely compete with titles on the “best books of the year” list. However, I can tell you my favorite books of the year, books that resonated with me in a variety of ways. MY FAVORITE COZY MYSTERIES Birder, She Wrote by Donna...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
