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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 ~ Emily Hunter by James L’Etoile
Dru Ann, thanks for letting Emily Hunter return to your blog and guest post today. Emily first appeared in Face of Greed, and she’s returning for the third book in the series, Illusion of Truth. She’s been a fun character to write. She’s smart and a little snarky...
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Author Showcase with Carmela Dutra
. . .Cozy Mysteries, Coffee, and Chaos My day starts early, usually before the sun is fully awake, but never before my boys. They’re up first, which means I’m stumbling toward the coffeemaker as they cheerfully ask, “What’s for breakfast?” I have a strict Mom...
A Day in My Life ~ Reece Parker by Adrian Andover
I’m awakened by the growing hum of a lawnmower. Did I make it to the afternoon? After stretching all my limbs in every direction and sucking in a deep yawn, I roll over and glance at my alarm clock. Seven minutes after eleven. Not bad for a Saturday morning. Friday...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HAWAI’I RAGE by Tori Eldridge
Dru’s Short Musing: Makalani heads to her cousin’s ranch and discovers there’s more there than meets the eye. In this well-written drama, the author set the stage with a solid multi-plot mystery, where anyone could be a suspect, especially when complex family...
My Musing ~ Dominoes, Danzón, and Death by Raquel V. Reyes
Latina sleuth and culinary master Miriam Quiñones-Smith is cooking up a storm in the fourth installment of the Caribbean Kitchen mystery series. It’s been three years since food anthropologist and cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith had her last brush with...
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My Musing ~ Dead Men Need No Reservations by Terry Ambrose
Dead Men Need No Reservations by Terry Ambrose Series Name: Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery Book #7Genre: CozyRelease: May 16, 2023Format: Digital A party of six guests checks into the Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast. Only five check out. Seaside Cove...
My Musing ~ L.A. Hustle by Billie Trager
L.A. Hustle by Billie Trager Series Name: Digger Sharma Mystery Book #1Genre: Private InvestigatorRelease: May 9, 2023Format: Print, Digital Meet Digger Sharma, wisecracking half-Irish, half-Indian gumshoe. As he deftly patrols his usual beat in the City of Angels,...
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Releases
New Releases Coming Soon ~ November 2024
Here is a list of over 90 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with eight debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste....
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 ~ Cheap Trills by Wendall Thomas
This is one of my favorite series and I am so excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in Wendall Thomas’ mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 30, 2023Publisher: Beyond the Page PublishingFormat: Print,...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Ellen Byron / Maria DiRico
I’ve been a longtime fan of Ellen Byron, who also writes as Maria DiRico, and I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the latest book in both her mystery series, coming in 2021 and is up for preorder. Title:Cajun Kiss of DeathIt’s Beginning to Look a Lot...
Cover Reveal ~ 70% Dark Intentions by Amber Royer
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Bean to Bar” mystery series, coming July 2021 and is up for preorder. Book SynopsisFelicity Koerber’s bean to bar chocolate shop on Galveston’s historic Strand is bringing in...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
