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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 ~ Kate Rowan by Vanessa Westermann
As I settle back against my pillows, I feel a twinge of guilt. I should be reading a new release for the bookstore’s newsletter. Crime fiction has always been my go-to in a reading slump, but reality broke my heart and there’s nothing like Jane Austen to heal it. A...
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A Day in My Life ~ Paco and Molly LeSoto by Rosemary and Larry Mild
...Opening Chapter Molly left her two canes in the car and, instead, hooked her hand into the crook of Paco’s strong left arm, content that he would keep her steady and upright until they got through the supermarket door. Inside, Molly wedged herself onto one of the...
A Word With P.M. Raymond
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Because I write across genres, there are many creative funnels that got me to this place. I grew up reading Encyclopedia Brown and, on the other end of the...
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 ~ Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars
Dru’s Short Musing: In this debut series, Misty seeks the person responsible for her mentor’s death. This was a fun book where murder is afoot, and the investigation will keep you on your toes. The drama was nicely executed with enough suspense to keep me intrigued...
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My Musing ~ Time’s Undoing by Cheryl A. Head
Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head Genre: Crime Fiction, HistoricalRelease: February 28, 2023Format: Print, Digital, and Audio A searing and tender novel about a young Black journalist’s search for answers in the unsolved murder of her great-grandfather in segregated...
My Musing ~ In Farm’s Way by Amanda Flower
In Farm's Way by Amanda Flower Series Name: Farm to Table Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: February 24, 2023Format: Print, Digital, and Audio When the biggest catch at the annual Ice Fishing Derby is the body of brewmaster Wallace, Shiloh must reel in the killer before...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 15, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 15 – 21, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! DECEMBER 16 Again with Feeling by Gregory Ashe (Cozy Mystery) When...
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 ~ Peril in Pink by Sydney Leigh
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the first book in Sydney Leigh’s mystery series, coming March 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 5, 2024Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print (March 19), DigitalName of Series: Hudson Valley...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Rhubarb Pie Before You Die by Gin Jones
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Garlic Farm” mystery series, coming December 2020. Book SynopsisInheriting her late aunt’s Massachusetts farm is no gift for app developer Mabel Skinner, who is about to learn that even the...
Cover Reveal ~ A Fatal First Night by Kathleen Marple Kalb
I am honored to host the cover for the next book in the "Ella Shane" mystery series, coming April 2021. Book Synopsis It’s easy to be overlooked in Gilded Age Manhattan, but the Ella Shane Opera Company’s latest premier manages to attract adoring crowds, rave reviews,...
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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
