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Let’s Get To Know ~ Theodosia Browning by Laura Childs
Theodosia 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 her. What is your full name? My name is Theodosia Regina Browning. I’m actually named after Theodosia...
A Day in My Life ~ Kate (and Maeve) Buckley by Lisa Q. Mathews
Hi Everyone, I know you were expecting my mom, Kate Buckley. I’m really sorry, but she isn’t home yet so this is Maeve, her daughter. I’m almost 15, and I can tell you anything you want to know about her life. Trust me on that. She’s a WFH accountant who plays the...
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A Day in My Life ~ Emma Stewart by Shelley Marsh
Occupation: Estate Sale Maven by Trade, Amateur Sleuth by Accident You can tell a lot about a person based on the contents of their medicine cabinet. I’m not talking about snooping on someone while using their bathroom at a dinner party. It’s part of my job. My...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Grace Adair by Nikki Knight
Grace Adair 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 Grace. What is your full name? Grace Anne MacInnes Adair How old are you? 41 What is your profession? Full-time suburban mom,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss,...
My Musing ~ YULE REGRET IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: Try as she might, Emmy once again gets involved in a murder investigation, this after promising she won’t. This well-written and fast-paced whodunit had a comfortable tone with crisp writing making it easy to follow the path the author has set...
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My Musing ~ ALL SPOOKED UP by E.J. Copperman
Dru’s Short Musing: When her customer is found shaken to death in her paint shop and Laura is on the hunt to find the killer with assistance from her father, who is dead. This was a well-written drama with a comfortable tone making it easy to follow the path the...
My Musing ~ WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT by Kathleen Bailey
Dru’s Short Musing: A message from a friend sends Olivia on a search mission with some unexpected nuances. This was a finely tuned whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along the author’s path in the telling of this story. When...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of January 18, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of January 18 – 24, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JANUARY 19 Bait the Devil by Winter Austin (Thriller) Dot Ybarra...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Dense Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available...
Cover Reveal ~ UNVEILED SECRETS by Mary Karnes
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Wedding Planner” mystery series, coming October 2025. Pre-orders are forthcoming. Format: Print, Digital, Audio Name of Series: A Wedding Planner Mystery ~ Book 3 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The Corpse with the Amber Neck by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her “Cait Morgan” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 22, 2025 Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ All Spooked Up by E.J. Copperman
I am so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW “Haunted Paint Store” mystery series, coming November 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 4, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A Haunted Paint Store...
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...
Agatha Award For Best Short Story
This past weekend I attended the annual Malice Domestic Convention. The main event is the dinner banquet where awards are handed out. Since I was nominated with my friend, Kristopher Zgorski for our first published short story, TICKET TO RIDE that is featured in...
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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #7
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of four miscellaneous signed books: STILL KNIFE PAINTING by Cheryl Hollon DRAW AND ORDER by Cheryl Hollon MUDDLED THROUGH by Barbara Ross A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #6
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of Lee Hollis book: MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Lee Hollis books. The books will be shipped directly from the publisher. Contest ends November 3,...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
