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A Day in My Life ~ Wren Meadows by Kathleen Bailey
Welcome! Your visit lands at just the right time because Friday nights are special in my hometown of Covington Crossroads. More on that in a minute after a little about my days. Mornings always start with taking my German shepherd, Scout, for a walk in the woods...
A Word With Michael Northrop
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always read a pretty wide variety of mysteries, from the Agatha Christie novels that first got me hooked to darker Scandinavian stuff (What is going on in...
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A Day in My Life ~ Maggie Penrose by Tracy O’Shields
A typical day in Porth Merryn is considerably quieter than the life I left behind in London. At least, that is what I keep telling myself. These days, mornings generally begin at Seaward Grange with tea, five Buff Orpington hens demanding breakfast as though they have...
A Day in My Life ~ Stefan Papadopoulos by GG Calpo
Fancy meeting you here. What’s that? You want to know more about me? There’s really not much to tell, you know. You say that’s not true? That I couldn’t possibly have coasted through seven decades of life and not accumulated stories. Hmmm…coasted is not quite the...
Reviews
My Musing ~ OUT, DAMNED SCOT by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: This is such a fun book filled with mysterious happenings and humor. Lexy wanted to do two things: solve the murder and deliver this baby. The fun part is waiting for both with this quirky and eclectic cast of characters that came along for the...
My Musing ~ TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Liz Milliron
Dru’s Short Musing: When two different people reach out to Jim and Sally for two different reasons, Jim and Sally find themselves in the middle of a criminal act that has implicated an innocent woman. Once again, I marveled at the excellent stories coming from Liz...
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My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ THE GRAPEVINE by Alexandra Sokoloff & Craig Robertson
Dru’s Short Musing: In this well-written tour de force, the authors delivered a complex and riveting drama that quickly became a page-turner as I could not put this book down. Lou’s search for her missing daughter is all-consuming as she hopes she gets some answers....
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New Releases ~ Week of August 23, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 23 – 29, 2026 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 25 No Rest for the Wicked by Kat Anderson (Private Investigator...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DEVIL ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Allison Brook's mystery series, coming in July 2027 from Rowan Prose Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 20, 2027 Series: A Books On The Beach Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ 6 DAYS by Jule Selbo
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Dee Rommel" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 5, 2026 Series: A Dee Rommel Mystery, Book 5 Genre: Private Investigator Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER IN THE UPPER CRUST by Mindy Quigley
This is one of my favorite series and I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mindy Quigley’s mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 27, 2026 Name of Series: A Deep Dish Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveal ~ DEADLY TRIANGLE by Lizbeth Lipperman
I am happy to share with you the cover for the next book in the NEW "Garcia Girls" mystery series, coming March 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 3, 2026 Name of Series: A Garcia Girls Mystery, Book 5 Genre: Romantic Suspense with paranormal...
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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...
A Year In Review ~ 2023
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (281 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 226...
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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #1
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of an Amanda Flower signed set: HONEYMOONS CAN BE HAZARDOUS PEANUT BUTTER PANIC LEMON DROP DEAD MARSHMALLOW MALICE TOXIC TOFFEE PREMEDITATED PEPPERMINT LETHAL LICORICE ASSAULTED CARAMEL To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Falls To Pieces by Douglas Corleone, in which a woman goes on the run with her teenage daughter to an off-the-grid community in Maui in order to escape an abusive husband, his powerful family, and a potential murder rap, but when her fiance disappears on...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
