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A Day in My Life ~ Hattie Leiper by Greta Sinclair
People seem to think being a private investigator in Nashville is glamorous. My mornings suggest otherwise. I share my studio home and office above The Crooked Note on Music Row with three very opinionated companions. Moose, my grumpy Chow Chow, believes breakfast...
A Day in My Life ~ Lila Shaw by Stacy Hackney
The truth is things aren’t going particularly well for me these days. The government seized my house and bank accounts, and I have temporarily moved into a retirement building with my ten-year-old daughter, Bea…who hates me most of the time. My husband (soon to be...
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Behind the Scenes ~ Lucky, Familiar Extraordinaire by C.A. Phipps
If you’ve read A Wish Too Late, you probably think Patience O’Reilly is the real star of the show. Sure, she’s the white witch with the kind heart and the mysterious sparkle, but let’s not forget who’s been trotting beside her through every twist, turn, and suspicious...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Marketta Davis by Arlene Kay
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Marketta Davis. What is your full name? Marketta Davis How old are you? 26 What is your profession? Artist and cosmetic entrepreneur. I’d hoped for artistic fame but resigned...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ Frightened to Depths by K.B. Jackson
Dru’s Short Musing: Someone is murdered aboard the Thalassophile of the Seas and once again, Charlotte finds the body at sea and becomes involved in the investigation, since one of the prime suspects hits a bit closer to home. This was a well-written, action-packed,...
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My Musing ~ Witch Way Out by Cate Conte
Witch Way Out by Cate Conte Series Name: Full Moon Mystery #3Genre: Cozy, ParanormalRelease: March 28, 2023Format: Print and Digital Charmed meets Murder, She Wrote in this fast-paced, quirky cozy mystery series with a paranormal twist, featuring a fledgling witch who...
My Musing ~ Final Draft by Shelley Burbank
Final Draft by Shelley Burbank Series Name: Olivia Lively Mystery Book #1Genre: Private InvestigatorRelease: March 8, 2023Format: Print and Digital Sin, suffer… stakeout? While untangling an academic plagiarism case involving a well-known author and his troubled...
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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 ~ STEAL AWAY: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Captains of Yacht Rock edited by Josh Pachter
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest "Inspired By" anthology, coming in December 2026 from Crimson Gate Books and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 4, 2026 Series: An "Inspired By" Anthology, Volume 10 Genre: Crime Fiction...
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...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Four Cuts Too Many by Debra H. Goldstein
I’ve been a fan of Debra ever since I read Maze In Blue. It is always great to follow an author and see their growth in the genre that they are crafting stories for us to be told. That is why I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Sarah Blair"...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder at Sea Captain’s Inn by Melissa Bourbon
I’ve been a fan of Melissa Bourbon ever since I discovered her Lola Cruz series. She has mastered the craft of storytelling and it shows in the series that bears her name. I’m so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Book Magic" mystery...
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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
