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A Word With Greta Sinclair
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Growing-up I loved reading the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Mystery series. Later in life, I loved reading Agatha Christie. How did you come up with your pseudonym?...
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...
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A Day in My Life ~ Louis Renfrew by Anne Louise Bannon
It was the week before Thanksgiving in 1989 when Niles Landry, formerly of the U.S. Army, called me for a job. I’m a grifter, also known as a small-time con man. How I got into the game is easy. My dad was a grifter. How I got into grifting for the United States...
A Day in My Life ~ Callie Garcia by Catherine Dilts
How does that saying go? No good deed goes unpunished? It sure is true today at the Double C Ranch. Callie Garcia here, venting for a minute while I search for a missing cat. It’s just one more indignity I gotta suffer because I couldn’t say no. When an Oklahoma storm...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ Shattered Sight by Liz Milliron
Dru’s Short Musing: From the first page I was immediately pulled in and I could not put this book down, until all was said and done. In this well-written drama, Jackson Davis is the lead detective on the case when a body is found and having recognized the deceased...
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My Musing ~ Claws of Death by Cathy Wiley
Claws of Death by Cathy Wiley Series Name: Fatal Food Festival Mystery Book #1Genre: CozyRelease: July 2023Format: Print, Digital Join Jackie Norwood, a down-and-out celebrity chef, as she judges the first gig on her comeback quest—a Texas Crab Festival cooking...
My Musing ~ Birder, She Wrote by Donna Andrews
Birder, She Wrote by Donna Andrews Series Name: Meg Langslow Mystery Book #33Genre: CozyRelease: August 1, 2023Format: Print, Digital, Audio Meg is relaxing in the hammock, taste-testing Michael’s latest batch of Arnold Palmers and watching the hummingbirds at their...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 2, 2025
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 2 – 8, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! FEBRUARY 2 A Time for Murder by Paul Austin Ardoin...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ The Body In The Cornfield by Catherine Dilts
Check out the cover reveal for the second book in Catherine Dilts’ mystery series, coming November 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 15, 2023 Publisher: Encircle Publications Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Rose Creek Mystery, Book #2...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Front Page Murder by Joyce St. Anthony
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW “Homefront News” mystery series, coming March 2022 and is up for preorder. Book SynopsisIn this World War II-era historical mystery series debut by Joyce St. Anthony, small-town editor Irene...
Cover Reveal ~ Dessert is the Bomb by Catherine Bruns
I love the work of Catherine Bruns and I’m always honored when I’m asked to host the cover reveal for the latest cover in one of her series. Hot off the press is the next book in the "Cookies & Chance" mystery series, coming September 2021 and the book is up for...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
