Features
A Word With Naomi Kuttner
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I've always liked mysteries, from the Famous Five & Sherlock Holmes when I was a kid, to Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, and many more as an adult. Tell us how...
Author Showcase ~ Can The Setting In A Novel Be As Important As A Character? by Sheila Hansberger
Yes, absolutely! If a reader is to be fully immersed in the story, the author must pull him in with words that paint a picture of the surroundings. Before writing Runaway Artist, I knew the direction the story would take, and I knew where it would begin: Beverly...
Features
A Word With Naomi Kuttner
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I've always liked mysteries, from the Famous Five & Sherlock Holmes when I was a kid, to Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, and many more as an adult. Tell us how...
Author Showcase ~ Can The Setting In A Novel Be As Important As A Character? by Sheila Hansberger
Yes, absolutely! If a reader is to be fully immersed in the story, the author must pull him in with words that paint a picture of the surroundings. Before writing Runaway Artist, I knew the direction the story would take, and I knew where it would begin: Beverly...
Reviews
My Musing ~ A MAP TO MURDER by Michelle Chouinard
Dru’s Short Musing: When a tour participant asks for her help, little did Capri know that she opened a can or long buried worms. A murdered aunt and a missing mom propelled this complex drama that had me immediately immersed in what was happening. The author did an...
My Musing ~ EAT, DRINK, AND GET BURIED by Cleo Coyle
Dru’s Short Musing: A “hit and run” incident leads to the victim being a prime suspect in a murder and it’s up to Clare to put the pieces together to save this young man’s future. This was a fast-paced and well-written whodunit that I could not put down until I knew...
Reviews
My Musing ~ A MAP TO MURDER by Michelle Chouinard
Dru’s Short Musing: When a tour participant asks for her help, little did Capri know that she opened a can or long buried worms. A murdered aunt and a missing mom propelled this complex drama that had me immediately immersed in what was happening. The author did an...
My Musing ~ EAT, DRINK, AND GET BURIED by Cleo Coyle
Dru’s Short Musing: A “hit and run” incident leads to the victim being a prime suspect in a murder and it’s up to Clare to put the pieces together to save this young man’s future. This was a fast-paced and well-written whodunit that I could not put down until I knew...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of September 20, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of September 20 – 26, 2026 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! SEPTEMBER 21 The Munich Affair by James Patterson and David Ellis...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ SIMMERING SECRETS by Ang Pompano
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ang Pompano's mystery series, coming in November 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 3, 2026 Series: A Reluctant Food Columnist Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Culinary Mystery / Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveal ~ DEATH CAMAS edited by Christine Bagley, Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for DEATH CAMAS, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 9, 2026 Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 6 Genre: Crime Fiction Anthology Format: Print, Digital Publisher: Crime...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ SIMMERING SECRETS by Ang Pompano
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ang Pompano's mystery series, coming in November 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 3, 2026 Series: A Reluctant Food Columnist Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Culinary Mystery / Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveal ~ DEATH CAMAS edited by Christine Bagley, Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for DEATH CAMAS, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 9, 2026 Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 6 Genre: Crime Fiction Anthology Format: Print, Digital Publisher: Crime...
Extras
2026 Best Mystery Blog
dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
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 👉...
Extras
2026 Best Mystery Blog
dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
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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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
