Features
From The Journal of Maddie Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon
Tuesday, August 26, 1873 Of all the most monstrous of occurrences! It would appear that the true purpose of that miserable shooting last night was to provide a distraction for the murder of my former brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Wilcox. It is utterly vexing. I had...
A Word With Catherine Dilts
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Watching my mother consume stacks of mystery novels from the library, while drinking steaming cups of hot, black coffee and chain-smoking cigarettes in her easy...
Features
Let’s Get To Know ~ Molly Green by Iris March
Molly Green sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Molly. What is your full name? Molly Anne Green How old are you? I’ll be 32 soon. What is your profession?...
A Day in My Life ~ Venus Bixby by Valerie Taylor
Nowadays people assume I was named after the famous tennis champion. Not so. My parents, devoted fans of Frankie Avalon and the Four Seasons, thought it clever to name me Venus and my twin sister Sherrie. This morning, as my alarm rings and The Beatles’ “Good Day...
Reviews
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 ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss, his...
Reviews
My Musing ~ LIT by Tim Sandlin
Dru’s Short Musing: This book features a quirky cast of characters that I was happy to spend time with them in this satire-ish cozy mystery that kept me engaged in all that they were doing, from book burning to an intoxicated author to murder, and to the friend who is...
My Musing ~ CAUGHT ON CAMERA by Kara Lacey
Dru’s Short Musing: Does finding a body make you a prime suspect? It does if you’re Bobbie Brooks who is determined to clear her name by starting her own investigation with assistance from her friends. This was a well-written whodunit with a comfortable tone that I...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of April 5, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 5 – 11, 2026 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 6 Death on a Deck by CeeCee James (Cozy Mystery) Real estate agent...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveal ~ Echoes of the Lost by Cindy Brown
I am thrilled to welcome Cindy Brown back to the blog with the cover reveal for her latest crime fiction novel, coming May 2026 and now up for preorder. Cindy wrote the “Ivy Meadows cozy mystery series, but with this book she is venturing into the suspense genre....
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ All Spooked Up by E.J. Copperman
I am so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW “Haunted Paint Store” mystery series, coming November 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 4, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A Haunted Paint Store Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ The White Feather Murders by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the fifth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 2025 Format: Digital (Print to come) Name of Series: A Reggie da Costa Mystery, Book 5 Genre:...
Extras
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #10
Thanks to the publisher, Three winners of two Catie Murphy signed books: DEAD IN DUBLIN DEATH ON THE GREEN To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me what is your favorite genre and why. The books will be shipped directly from the publisher....
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Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron, the third book in the Vintage Cookbook series, in which a mansion is turned into a Halloween haunted house against the wishes of their litigious and mysterious new neighbor whose assistant turns up dead...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Death by Degree by Victoria Gilbert, where a 32-year-old writing tutor and author, with the help of an astute cafeteria lady, a young tattooed librarian, and a sometimes annoying but charming psychologist, must investigate the not-so-hallowed halls of...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
