What are cursed artifacts, a talking cat, and a dead body doing in the sweet little town of Citrus Grove? That’s what spirited shopkeeper Rebecca Cuthbert wants to find out, and she had better do it fast because she’s the… Continue Reading…
News • Purrfect Relic Cozy Mystery Series
June 5, 2024
The official book launch party for Paws, Claws, and Curses — the first book in my Purr-fect Relic Cozy Mystery series — is right around the corner, and you’re invited! The event will be hosted by the Cozy Mystery Cafe… Continue Reading…
June 5, 2024
My publisher, Cozy Mystery Cafe, officially became Tule’s Cozy Mystery Cafe at the beginning of the month, and the amazing Tule Publishing team has worked tirelessly to make the transition as seamless as possible. They’ve also put my PURR-FECT RELIC… Continue Reading…
September 22, 2025
The title and cover artwork for my new cozy mystery series are still under wraps, but I can tell you the story takes place in the historic district of a sleepy Southern California town called Citrus Grove, which is a… Continue Reading…
February 5, 2024
I’m so excited to announce that my new cozy mystery series has found a home at Cozy Mystery Cafe, a new small press focused on mystery fiction! More details to come soon, including release dates, cover reveals, and other fun… Continue Reading…
Baking • Recipe • Sweet Treat
October 3, 2023
So what if it’s still in the 80s here, I’m ready for fall. I love pumpkin-spiced everything as much as the next person, but yesterday I had sweet potatoes on hand, so I whipped up this Healthy-ish Sweet Potato Muffin… Continue Reading…
February 5, 2024
MOUSE IN THE HOUSE publication day is right around the corner & I’ll be giving away some fun goodies to newsletter subscribers to fill the time till the big day on 9.19.23! Click the Countdown Party graphic or copy/paste:https://www.subscribepage.com/deannadrake_releaseparty
October 3, 2023
Hold tight for new cozy mystery tales with tails!