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A Day in My Life ~ Margaret Drake by Darcy Graves
I had not intended to involve myself in a murder investigation. But I imagine few do, unless they are killers. Murders, like unsuitable engagements and unfortunate hats, are the sort of thing one generally hopes will happen to other people. I’m afraid this particular...
A Word with Jaime Parker Stickle
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, Dateline, ha! I’ve always been interested in a mystery, but also the why. Why do the victims become victims? What were the circumstances...
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A Day in My Life ~ Keri Armstrong by Nancy J. Cohen
Hi, I’m Keri Armstrong, owner of A Friend in Need personal concierge agency. We’ll accept almost any job to help make your life easier. Need someone to pick up your dry cleaning? Check. Need to plan a birthday party? We’ve gotcha covered. How about making up flyers...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Eddie Cayce by Lynn Cahoon
Eddie Cayce 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 Eddie. What is your full name? Eddie Cayce. My mother was a descendant of Edward Cayce so even though my family name is Ardronic, I...
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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 ~ Same Difference by E.J. Copperman
Nineteen-year-old trans woman Eliza is missing . . . and her worried father sets private investigators Fran and Ken Stein on her trail in this second instalment of the light-hearted and fun cozy mystery series with a paranormal twist. Taking a break from their usual...
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My Musing ~ Killer Words by V.M. Burns
Killer Words by V.M. Burns Series Name: Mystery Bookshop Mystery #7Genre: CozyRelease: November 2021 Bookstore owner and mystery writer Samantha Washington comes to the aid of the cop who once arrested her own grandmother . . .Sam and Nana Jo are back in sleepy North...
My Musing ~ Murder at the Lobstah Shack by Maddie Day
Murder at the Lobstah Shack by Maddie Day Series Name: Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: November 2021 When murder turns out to be the special of the day at her friend’s seafood restaurant, bicycle shop owner Mackenzie “Mac” Almeida and her fellow...
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New Releases ~ Week of April 7, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of April 7 – 13, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! APRIL 8 A Dowry of Death by Gin Jones (Cozy Mystery) While planning her...
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 ~ Four Parties and a Funeral by Maria DiRico
I am delighted to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Catering Hall" mystery series, coming March 2023 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisMia Carina is coming to grips with being back in Astoria, Queens, and running her Italian-American...
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Cover Reveal ~ Mother’s Day Mayhem by Lynn Cahoon
Check out the cover for the fifth novella in the “Tourist Trap” mystery series from Kensington, coming April 2, 2019. Title: Mother's Day Mayhem Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: lynncahoon.com Book Synopsis Picturesque South Cove, California, is the perfect place...
Cover Reveal ~ Penne Dreadful by Catherine Bruns
It's here and I'm so happy to host the cover for the first book in the NEW “Italian Chef" culinary mystery series from Sourcebooks, coming August 6, 2019. Title: Penne Dreadful Genre: Culinary Cozy Mystery Author Website: catherinebruns.net Book Synopsis Tomato sauce...
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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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