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Let’s Get To Know ~ Sydney Lockhart by Kathleen Kaska
Sydney Lockhart sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Sydney. What is your full name? My name is Sydney Jean Lockhart. How old are you? I’m on the fast track to thirty. What is your...
A Word With Seren Star Goode
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? From the time I could turn on the TV I’ve loved British Mysteries—strong characters, scandalous clues, and a deep sense of place. They shaped how I think about...
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A Day in My Life ~ Kasey Cobb by Tim Sandlin
Between luck and careful planning, I managed to construct a life where I do almost nothing I don’t want to do. Laundry. Cleaning cat litter. That’s about it for hassle. It’s not all tacos and sunsets, but I do have a fairly stress-free existence. My passions are...
A Day in My Life ~ Detective Vera Li by Tracy Clark
Why did I become a cop? On a day like today, I really don’t know. Today is hard. Today, I have to look down into the face of a dead mother, a young woman with a baby just months old. God, she looks so young, so innocent. I don’t want to do this today. I don’t want to...
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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 ~ Death Among the Stitches by Betty Hechtman
Dru’s Short Musing: I’m in love with the characters in this new series from Ms. Hechtman, which I could not put down until all was said and done. This well-written drama had a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along with what the author intended – a solid plot...
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My Musing ~ Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust by Mindy Quigley
Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust by Mindy Quigley Series Name: Deep Dish Mystery Book #2Genre: CozyRelease: April 25, 2023Format: Print, Digital, Audio Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust is the second book in Mindy Quigley's delectable Deep Dish Mystery series, set in a...
My Musing ~ The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths
The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths Series Name: Ruth Galloway Mystery Book #15Genre: TraditionalRelease: April 25, 2023Format: Print, Digital, Audio The discovery of a missing woman’s bones force Ruth and Nelson to finally confront their feelings for each other as...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 22, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 22 – 28, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! DECEMBER 24 Knife Skills For Beginners by Orlando...
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 ~ Happiness Is a Warm Gun: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of the Beatles edited by Josh Pachter
I can’t believe this. It’s happening. I'm about to be a published fiction writer! Kristopher Zgorski (BOLO Books) and I wrote a short story together that was inspired by "Ticket to Ride" from the Beatles' Help! album. This is, for both of us, our first published...
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Cover Reveal ~ Apples, Appaloosa and Alibis by Maria Grazia Swan
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Baker Girls" mystery series, coming March 2021 and is up for preorder. Book SynopsisA good deed, a sexy French millionaire, and a deadly mystery. Just a typical day for Monica Baker… Monica...
Cover Reveal ~ A Plague Among Us by Deb Pines
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Chautauqua" mystery series, coming July 2021. Book synopsis:When Al Martin, the editor of a satiric newspaper in Chautauqua, N.Y., reportedly dies of COVID-19, the local consensus is: good...
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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
