A Day in
the Life
Get To Know ~ Marley McKinney by Sarah Fox
Marley first appeared in The Crêpes of Wrath and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Marley. What is your name? Marley McKinney. How old are you? Thirty-three, going on thirty-four. My birthday is in early...
read moreDay In Life ~ Suzanne Cavanaugh by Anne Canadeo
Sometimes my mouth works faster than my brain. A trait that makes me wish there was a rewind button on my forehead. Not right on my forehead exactly. That would be so unattractive. You know what I mean. Aren’t there days that you wish could just start all over again?...
read moreDay In Life ~ Author J.J. Hensley
Hello. My name is J.J. and I have a research problem. And I don’t have a research problem. My first novel, Resolve, involved murder at a marathon. Now, I was already doing a lot of distance running, but for me the aspects of book research and training blended together...
read moreDay In Life ~ Donna Weaver by Catriona McPherson
There’s a lot of drivel talked about what it takes to run a B&B but there is one talent you definitely need: you have to not mind rolling out of your scratcher pretty sharpish in the am. You need to be washed and dressed with no croak in your voice and no pillow marks...
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My Musing ~ Drop Dead Ornaments by Lois Winston
Drop Dead Ornaments by Lois Winston is the seventh book in the “Anastasia Pollack Crafting” mystery series, coming October 22, 2018 Anastasia Pollack’s son Alex is dating Sophie Lambert, the new kid in town. For their community service project, the high school seniors...
read moreMy Musing ~ Yule Log Murder by Leslie Meier
Yule Log Murder by Leslie Meier is the second anthology of short stories from Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Barbara Ross. Publisher: Kensington, coming October 30, 2018. Fresh-baked cookies, pies, and cakes can warm even the frostiest Christmases in coastal Maine. But...
read moreMy Musing ~ Bird, Bath & Beyond by E.J. Copperman
Bird, Bath & Beyond by E.J. Copperman is the second book in the “Agent to the Paws” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, coming October 9, 2018 Kay Powell, theatrical agent to non-human animals, is babysitting―that is, birdsitting―her client, a parrot named...
read moreMy Musing ~ Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron is the fourth book in the “Cajun Country” mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming October 9, 2018. Southern charm meets the dark mystery of the bayou as a hundred-year flood, a malicious murder, and a most unusual Mardi...
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Releases
November 2018 Releases
Eight new series debut this month from Joy Avon, Kathi Daley, GP Gardner, Judi Lynn, Amy M. Reade, Diane A.S. Stuckart, T.K. Thorne and the anthology featuring Teresa Inge, Jayne Ormerod, Rosemary Shomaker and Heather Baker Weidner. # # # # # # # # # # # November 5...
read moreNew Releases ~ Week of October 21, 2018
Here are eight new books releasing this week for your reading enjoyment. October 22 (J.J. Hensley, Lois Winston) October 23 (Jeff Abbott, Kathi Daley, Julie Hyzy, Miranda James, Catriona McPherson, Julie Mulhern) The Three Beths by Jeff Abbott ~ From New York Times...
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Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Toxic Toffee by Amanda Flower
I am excited to share with you the cover for the fourth book in the “Amish Candy Shop” mystery series from Kensington, coming June 25, 2019. Title: Toxic Toffee Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: Amanda Flower Book Synopsis Bailey King’s in New York wrapping up a...
read moreCover Reveal ~ Sconed To Death by Lynn Cahoon
I am delighted to share with you the cover for the fifth book in the “Cat Latimer” mystery series from Kensington, coming May 28, 2019. Title: Sconed To Death Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: lynncahoon.com Book Synopsis Cat Latimer pursues a scone-cold killer who...
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Bouchercon Recap 2018
Bouchercon 2018: Sunny Place, Shady People Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Hotel: The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club Date: September 6 - 9, 2018 Bouchercon is the world’s finest annual crime fiction event, bringing together more than 1,500...
read moreMystery Book Bloggers: Cyberspace Champions
This just in! Perfect times as Bouchercon, the world's mystery convention begins this week. Les Blatt, Christine Gentes, Lesa Holstine, Dru Ann Love and Kristopher Zgorski were interviewed by Eona Calli and it appears in the September 1, 2018 issue of First Draft. You...
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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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2017 MWA Raven Recipient
