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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 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...
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A Word With Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I grew up watching mystery TV shows with my mother and grandmother (think Murder, She Wrote and Columbo) and always loved books in this genre as a kid—yeah, I read...
A Day in My Life ~ Summer Jenkins by Christine Wellert
“Summer, can you come here, please?” Elliot hissed, carrying an almost comical look of panic on his face as he waved at me frantically. A woman swathed in a red sheath dress and reeking of money stood next to him, lips curled in a sneer, nostrils flared. I looked...
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 ~ Dominoes, Danzón, and Death by Raquel V. Reyes
Latina sleuth and culinary master Miriam Quiñones-Smith is cooking up a storm in the fourth installment of the Caribbean Kitchen mystery series. It’s been three years since food anthropologist and cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith had her last brush with death....
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My Musing ~ Never Let Go by Lori Duffy Foster
Never Let Go by Lori Duffy Foster Genre: ThrillerRelease: December 20, 2022 Most people have nightmares while they sleep. Carla Murphy awakens to find herself living one. Carla is excited when her best friend asks her to lunch and tells her to bring the baby. Rachel...
My Musing ~ Scot In A Trap by Catriona McPherson
Scot In A Trap by Catriona McPherson Series Name: Last Ditch Mystery #5Genre: CozyRelease: December 6, 2022Format: Print and Digital In this darkly funny mystery Lexy Campbell's first love turns up dead at the Last Ditch Motel on Thanksgiving . . . and she becomes the...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of November 3, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 3 – 9, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! NOVEMBER 4 Braulio Brown by Traci Andrighetti (Cozy...
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 Legend of Acorn Hollow by Maureen Klovers
I am happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Rita Calabrese Culinary Cozy" mystery series, coming August 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 30, 2023Publisher: Chesapeake Book/AmazonFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Rita...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Heartbreaks & Half-truths edited by Judy Penz Sheluk
I'm excited to share with you the cover reveal for the second anthology with 22 mystery and suspense short stories from Superior Shores Press, coming June 2020. Book Synopsis Lovers and losers. Whether it’s 1950s Hollywood, a scientific experiment, or a yard sale in...
Cover Reveal ~ Mistletoe, Moussaka and Murder by Tina Kashian
I've been reading this series since book #1 and I'm excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Kebab Kitchen" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming September 2020. Book Synopsis Not even her impending nuptials can keep Lucy Berberian, manager...
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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
