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A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
A Day in My Life ~ Lily Dreyfus by Darlene Dziomba
It’s another bright, beautiful spring morning in New Jersey. I’m always grateful for a sunny morning since my day begins with multiple dog walks. First, I walk my pups, Boone and Crockett. Then I’m off to the Forever Friends Animal Shelter. There are five to...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Lydia Krause by Marilyn Levinson
Lydia Krause 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 Lydia. What is your full name? My name is Lydia Krause. How old are you? 56 What is your profession? I'm retired now, though I have...
A Word With Linda Norlander
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love putting the puzzle pieces together in a mystery whether I’m reading it or writing it. What’s the quirkiest quirk on of your characters has? Liza Johnson in...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron
Welcome to the Bon Veeevil Festival of Fear! Prepare for the spookiest night of your life . . . It's Halloween in New Orleans, and the staff of Bon Vee Culinary House Museum is setting up a fantastic haunted house tour for their visitors. But when flashy movie star...
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My Musing ~ Something Fishy This Way Comes by Gabby Allan
Something Fishy This Way Comes by Gabby Allan Series Name: Whit and Whiskers Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: July 26, 2022 In Gabby Allan’s second Santa Catalina Island-set mystery series with a rom-com twist, boat tour guide Whitney Dagner, her chonky cat Whiskers, and...
My Musing ~ Death A Sketch by Cheryl Hollon
Death A Sketch by Cheryl Hollon Series Name: Paint & Shine Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: July 26, 2022 In eastern Kentucky, Miranda Trent runs a unique tour company called Paint & Shine, but sometimes the peaceful mountains play host to murder . . . Miranda’s...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 14, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of July 14 – 20, 2024 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JULY 15 Doom Magnet by Gregory Ashe (Cozy Mystery) After...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Passport To Spy by Nancy Cole Silverman
I’m delighted to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Kat Larsen" mystery series, coming June 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 7, 2023Publisher: Level Best BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Kat LarsenNumber in Series: Book...
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Cover Reveal ~ Ginger Snapped to Death by Catherine Bruns
I am thrilled to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Cookies & Chance" cozy mystery series from Gemma Halliday Publishing, coming November 5, 2019. Title: Ginger Snapped to Death Name of Series: Cookies & Chance Number in Series: Eighth Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Statue of Limitation by Kate Collins
Kate Collins is one of my favorite authors and I am so excited to share with you the cover for the first book in her NEW "Goddess of Greene St." mystery series from Kensington Books, coming January 28, 2020. Title: Statue of Limitation Name of Series: Goddess of...
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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
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