The Mystery Blog
A Brush With Murder: Adventure or Danger?
“Don’t worry; we’re having an adventure!” My sister and I grew up hearing our fun-loving mom say ‘We’re having an adventure’ anytime best laid plans went awry. It was her way to spin a wrong turn into an enjoyable side trip. I began writing A BRUSH WITH MURDER knowing...
Who’s New in Apartments 120 + 218 in The Abbey: Senior Living
At the end of Old Habits Die Hard, there were two vacancies to be filled at The Abbey: Senior Living. To recap, The Abbey is a former Catholic parish and school converted to senior apartments and 120 and 218 have new tenants at the start of Dropped Like a Bad Habit....
Bling It On: The Purr-fect Accessories for Your Sleuthy Sidekick 💎🐾🔍
In Bonbons & Burglars, Ava’s new kittens aren’t just chasing clues—they’re doing it in style. That’s right: she gets 2 new mischievous sidekicks that are sporting diamond-studded collars, and honestly? They might be the real divas of the story. So, in honor of our...
Till Death (or a Killer) Do Us Part: Wedding Cozy Mysteries Worth RSVPing For
Weddings are supposed to be joyful celebrations filled with love, laughter, and maybe a few embarrassing toasts—but in the world of cozy mysteries, a trip down the aisle can quickly lead to a trip to the morgue. From runaway grooms to bludgeoned bridesmaids, these...
Why Talking Cats Make the Purr-fect Sleuthing Partners
Hi, cozy reader friends! This is DeAnna Drake, author of the Purr-fect Relic Cozy Mysteries, and I’m thrilled to be celebrating the newest book in the series—Blackmail and Kitty Tails! The confetti’s flying all over my writing room, the celebratory tea is steeping,...
Rings & Revelations: True Stories of Lost Treasures That Rival My Mystery 💍🔎
Engagement rings are much more than shiny jewels; they are symbols of love, commitment, and sometimes, unexpected adventure. In "Vanilla & Vendettas," amateur sleuth and baker Ava Decker learns this all too well when a diamond ring meant to be a sweet surprise...
The Magic Number
Hi, friend! I hope you had a great weekend. I also want to thank you for stopping by to join in the celebration of the release of Dead in the Ditch, the latest book in my Elmo Simpson Mysteries series. Isn’t that a fun cover? I love it. Anyway, you may be...
May Flowers and New Cozy Releases
Happy May fellow cozy sleuths! We have some wonderful titles for you this month and we can't wait for you to get into them! Plus, a GIVEAWAY: Because who doesn’t love FREE books? We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book of their choice from the May mystery...
Travel to Maine in my Little Dog Diner series!
With the release of the 9th book in my Little Dog Diner series, Rolling Up Revenge, I’d like to share some interesting facts about Maine, the setting for my fictional series. Maine, or the Pine Tree State, is a place of breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and...
Celebrating the Release of Murder on Display – Book Two in the Shepherd Sisters Mysteries!
I’m so excited to be celebrating the release of book two in the Shepherd Sisters Mysteries, Murder On Display! These books found the most perfect publishing home with Tule, with a new book in the series dropping every other month, all year long. Savanna Shepherd is an...