Features

A Day In My Life ~ Dara Banks by D.M. Barr

I don’t need an alarm to wake up because my eight-year-old stepdaughter Ava tugs at my blankets every morning around 6:15 am. She’s looking for me to draw logos of things like Cartoon Network on the pieces of paper I keep on my nightstand. That holds her for three...

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Features

A Day In My Life ~ Dara Banks by D.M. Barr

I don’t need an alarm to wake up because my eight-year-old stepdaughter Ava tugs at my blankets every morning around 6:15 am. She’s looking for me to draw logos of things like Cartoon Network on the pieces of paper I keep on my nightstand. That holds her for three...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ Frightened to Depths by K.B. Jackson

Dru’s Short Musing: Someone is murdered aboard the Thalassophile of the Seas and once again, Charlotte finds the body at sea and becomes involved in the investigation, since one of the prime suspects hits a bit closer to home. This was a well-written,...

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My Musing ~ Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars

Dru’s Short Musing: In this debut series, Misty seeks the person responsible for her mentor’s death. This was a fun book where murder is afoot, and the investigation will keep you on your toes. The drama was nicely executed with enough suspense to keep me intrigued...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ Frightened to Depths by K.B. Jackson

Dru’s Short Musing: Someone is murdered aboard the Thalassophile of the Seas and once again, Charlotte finds the body at sea and becomes involved in the investigation, since one of the prime suspects hits a bit closer to home. This was a well-written,...

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My Musing ~ Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars

Dru’s Short Musing: In this debut series, Misty seeks the person responsible for her mentor’s death. This was a fun book where murder is afoot, and the investigation will keep you on your toes. The drama was nicely executed with enough suspense to keep me intrigued...

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New
Releases

New Releases

New Releases ~ Week of January 19, 2025

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of January 19 – 25, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JANUARY 20, 2025 Frightened To Depths by K.B....

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Candle With Care by Valona Jones

It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Magic Candle Shop” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 11, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Magic Candle Shop Mystery...

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Cover Reveal ~ Murder At Cape Costumers by Maddie Day

Maddie Day is one of my favorite and prolific authors, and I’m so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in her endearing mystery series, coming August 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 26, 2025 Format: Print, Digital...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ Candle With Care by Valona Jones

It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Magic Candle Shop” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 11, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Magic Candle Shop Mystery...

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Cover Reveal ~ Murder At Cape Costumers by Maddie Day

Maddie Day is one of my favorite and prolific authors, and I’m so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in her endearing mystery series, coming August 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 26, 2025 Format: Print, Digital...

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Extras

A Year In Review ~ 2024

This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (250  books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature:   A Day In My Life: 220...

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2024 Best Mystery Blog

In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the 80 Best Mystery Book Blogs and Websites in 2024. dru’s book musings placed 21th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the...

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Extras

A Year In Review ~ 2024

This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (250  books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature:   A Day In My Life: 220...

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2024 Best Mystery Blog

In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the 80 Best Mystery Book Blogs and Websites in 2024. dru’s book musings placed 21th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the...

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About

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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Accolades

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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