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A Word With Liz Lipperman
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I've always loved mysteries and thrillers both in books and TVs. At first, I thought I was a romance writer, but my agent let me know in no uncertain terms that I...
A Day In My Life ~ Dawna Carpenter by Paula Charles
Well, hello there. I’m Dawna Carpenter, the owner of Carpenter’s Corner Hardware here in Pine Bluff, Oregon. I wasn’t expecting visitors this morning, but since you stopped by, come on in. Would you like a cup of coffee? I’ve just made a fresh pot and my daughter,...
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Cara Mia Delgatto by Joanna Campbell Slan
Crying, I can handle. Emotional customers are not a rarity in The Treasure Chest, my store. They wander the section devoted to pet memorial items and sob over their dearly departed fur babies. That I can cope with. I hand customers a box of tissues and commiserate. I,...
A Word With Alexia Gordon
Why do you write the genre that you write?I write paranormal cozies because I love ghost stories and I love classic whodunnits. Writing in this genre lets me combine the things I love. Tell us how you got into writing?I’ve always written fiction, from the time I was...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS by Susan M. Boyer
Dru’s Short Musing: When her father becomes a suspect in the death of his brother-in law, Liz and Nate are on the case to find the person responsible before the Christmas holiday starts. Like fine wine, the stories presented to us by Susan M. Boyer gets better and...
My Musing ~ The Tell-Tale Tarte by Maya Corrigan
The Tell-Tale Tarte by Maya Corrigan is the fourth book in the “Five Ingredients” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, June 27, 2017 It s a cold January in the Chesapeake Bay area, but Cool Down Cafe manager Val Deniston has plenty to sweat over like catering a book...
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Bonefire of the Vanities by Caroline Haines
Bonefire of the Vanities by Caroline Haines is the 12th book in the “Sarah Booth Delaney” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, June 2012 Despite the wishes of her overprotective fiancé, Sarah Booth Delaney can’t give up her detective work, no matter how...
Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlay
Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlay is the fourth book in the "Cupcake Bakery" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, July 2012 It may be summertime, but sales at Fairy Tale Cupcakes are below zero--and owners Melanie Cooper and Angie DeLaura are willing to...
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Cover Reveal ~ DEVIL ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Allison Brook's mystery series, coming in July 2027 from Rowan Prose Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 20, 2027 Series: A Books On The Beach Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
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2026 Best Mystery Blog
dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
