Features
A Word With Kay Pritchett
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...
A Word With Taffy Beach
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love mental puzzles and riddles that require me to decipher the underlying code or unravel the meaning. So when I decided to try my hand at writing fiction,...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Tom Keegan by M.E. Proctor
Sunday, and I’m late for my lunch with Vivian Davis. I haven’t seen her since that evening ten months ago in front of Pepper’s Swing Club. I was going in, she was coming out, I held the door for her. Beyond wishing her a good night, we didn’t talk. There was no...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Lady Lucy Revelstoke by Melodie Campbell
Lady Lucy Revelstoke 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 Lady Lucy. What is your full name? Lady Lucy Revelstoke (nee Hamilton…at least that’s what it says on my marriage...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
My Musing ~ THE PRIMROSE MURDER SOCIETY by Stacy Hackney
Dru’s Short Musing: When Lila becomes the prime suspect in her neighbor’s murder, this after looking into an old murder that took place years ago, she will do everything possible to clear her name, protect her daughter with help from friends to find the person...
Reviews
My Musing ~ SCOT’S EGGS by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: The Trinity for Trouble team is on the case when an abandoned car is found filled with blood, but where are the occupants? The author serves up a smorgasbord of events and sets the stage for a solidly wicked plot that had me immersed in what was...
My Musing ~ THE SNOW LIES DEEP by Paula Munier
Dru’s Short Musing: It’s Christmastime in Vermont and a yule log is burning, not on the ground, but on the mayor’s body that Mercy found in the woods and as such, an investigation begins, and Mercy is right there to lend a gloved hand. From the first page to the...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of March 8, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 8 – 14, 2026 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 8 Close Call by Isabella Bassett (Historical Cozy Mystery) *first...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Tossing Seas by Deb Pines
It’s that time again to reveal the cover for the next book in “Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries,” coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 27, 2026 Name of Series: Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries, Book #12 Genre: Traditional...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The Most Dangerous Games edited by Deborah Lacy
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for Level Best Books latest anthology, coming August 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 26, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Genre: Short Mystery Fiction Anthology Editor Website:...
Cover Reveal ~ Styled For Murder by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Ditie Brown” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A Ditie Brown Mystery ~ Book 8 Genre: Cozy...
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...
Mystery KensiCon East 2024
Join Kensington Books and Jabberwocky Books for Mystery KensiCon in Groveland, MA! When: May 18, 2024, from 10AM-3PM EST Where: Langley-Adams Library 185 Main Street Groveland, MA 01834 Event: All day panels, book sales, author signings, and raffles! Authors...
Extras
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #5
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of two Lee Hollis signed books: MURDER AT THE BAKE SALE MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me what makes a cozy a cozy-the plot or the characters? The books will be shipped...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #4
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of a Lee Hollis signed set: POPPY HARMON AND THE HUNG JURY DEATH OF A BLUEBERRY TART MURDER AT THE BAKE SALE MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Lee Hollis...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
