Features
Let’s Get To Know ~ Cece Barton by Maddie Day
Cece sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Cece. What is your full name? Cecelia Van Ness Barton, otherwise known as Cece (pronounced CEE-cee). Thanks for...
A Word With Taffy Beach
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love mental puzzles and riddles that require me to decipher the underlying code or unravel the meaning. So when I decided to try my hand at writing fiction,...
Features
Let’s Get To Know ~ Cece Barton by Maddie Day
Cece sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Cece. What is your full name? Cecelia Van Ness Barton, otherwise known as Cece (pronounced CEE-cee). Thanks for...
A Word With Taffy Beach
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love mental puzzles and riddles that require me to decipher the underlying code or unravel the meaning. So when I decided to try my hand at writing fiction,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ A GAME OF LUCK by Sandra J. Cady
Dru’s Short Musing: Homicide detective Sam Roma is on the case in the grippingly enticing drama involving a missing schoolteacher and other forces at hand. This was an intense and complicated multi-plot story that immediately grabbed my attention, quickly becoming...
My Musing ~ THIS WEEKEND DOESN’T END WELL FOR ANYONE by Catherine Mack
Dru’s Short Musing: Once again Eleanor must put on her sleuthing cap and solve yet another murder while penning her own murder mystery. This was a well-written drama with crisp writing and a comfortable tone that was gifted with humorous moments throughout. The...
Reviews
My Musing ~ A GAME OF LUCK by Sandra J. Cady
Dru’s Short Musing: Homicide detective Sam Roma is on the case in the grippingly enticing drama involving a missing schoolteacher and other forces at hand. This was an intense and complicated multi-plot story that immediately grabbed my attention, quickly becoming...
My Musing ~ THIS WEEKEND DOESN’T END WELL FOR ANYONE by Catherine Mack
Dru’s Short Musing: Once again Eleanor must put on her sleuthing cap and solve yet another murder while penning her own murder mystery. This was a well-written drama with crisp writing and a comfortable tone that was gifted with humorous moments throughout. The...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of April 26, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 26 – May 2, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 26 Murder and Madeleines by Kat Bellemore (Cozy Mystery) A...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the "Bad Hair Day" mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ FLASHES OF FIRE AND FURY by Lynda Allen
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Liv Wilde” mystery series, coming June 2026. Preorder coming soon. Publication Date: June 25, 2026 Series: A Liv Wilde Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Traditional Mystery w/Paranormal elements Format:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the "Bad Hair Day" mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ FLASHES OF FIRE AND FURY by Lynda Allen
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Liv Wilde” mystery series, coming June 2026. Preorder coming soon. Publication Date: June 25, 2026 Series: A Liv Wilde Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Traditional Mystery w/Paranormal elements Format:...
Extras
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...
A Year In Review ~ 2025
What a year we had in 2025. Despite all what was happening in my universe, I kept up with my reading (310 books) and introducing over 70 authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 222 posts Get To Know You:...
Extras
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...
A Year In Review ~ 2025
What a year we had in 2025. Despite all what was happening in my universe, I kept up with my reading (310 books) and introducing over 70 authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 222 posts Get To Know You:...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
