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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...
Author Showcase ~ A Cozy Mystery Author Powered by Coffee, Chaos, and Missing Shoes by Carmela Dutra
Last time I visited, I talked about homeschooling my boys and squeezing writing into the margins of my day. Good news: I still do that. Less good news: now I do it on deadline. My day doesn’t start with a peaceful, early-morning writing session. My kids are up before...
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A Word With Jenni Stand
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always been a fan of mysteries: books, television shows, and movies. It doesn’t matter. I’ve had the idea of my main character (a psychic private investigator...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Esmé de LaForet by Ellen Byerrum
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Esmé. What is your full name? Esmé de LaForet is the name you see on the theatre marquee, and on the programs for my play. My middle name is Rafferty, a nod to my late mother’s...
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 ~ Scotzilla by Catriona McPherson
Lexy's wedding becomes a crime scene when a murderer dares to strike on her big day in this superbly plotted and wickedly funny cozy. Lexy Campbell is about to put her bridezilla tendencies to one side to tie the knot with her beau Taylor in Cuento. The Last Ditch...
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My Musing ~ Murder at the Bookstore by Sue Minix
Murder at the Bookstore by Sue Minix Series Name: Bookstore Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: January 19, 2023Format: Digital and Print (May 2023) She can write the perfect murder mystery… But can she solve one in real life? Meet Jen Dawson, mystery writer, coffee lover,...
My Musing ~ Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Genre: Amateur Sleuth, HumorousRelease: January 17, 2023Format: Print, Digital, and Audio Knives Out and Clue meet Agatha Christie and The Thursday Murder Club in this fiendishly clever blend of classic...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 24, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 24 – 30, 2024 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! NOVEMBER 24 A Killer Christmas by Rosie A. Point...
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 ~ The Son’s Secret by Daryl Wood Gerber
I've been a fan of Daryl ever since I read The Long Quiche Goodbye, the first book in her Cheese Shop book under her Avery Aames name and her other cozy mysteries. I've also read her suspense titles and enjoyed them as well. I'm so happy to host the cover reveal for...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Open For Murder by Mary Angela
I have been following the work of the Mary Angela ever since I first discovered her work. And I'm so thrilled to host the cover reveal for the first book in her new mystery series from Kensington Books, coming November 2020. Book Synopsis Deep in the heart of touristy...
Cover Reveal ~ Long Island Iced Tina by Maria DiRico
I am a fan of author Ellen Byron who is writing as Maria DiRico and I am delighted to share with you the cover for the next book in her "Catering Hall" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming February 2021. Book Synopsis Mia Carina is back in the borough of...
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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
