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A Day in My Life ~ Jane Merriweather by Mollie Gynn
The jangle of Dewey’s tags woke me just enough to brace for the giant tongue that slurped across my face. I groaned and wiped away doggy spit with my bedsheet. “We need to work on your wake-up techniques, buddy.” My faithful golden retriever woke me every morning at...
A Day in My Life ~ Nola Jackson’s Day by Carolyn Marie Wilkins
Today is August 21, 1925. It’s the day Negroes in Agate, Illinois celebrate the anniversary of our emancipation from slavery. There will be a big parade down Lincoln Avenue. Every Negro organization in the city contributes a marching band, a float or a drill team....
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A Day in My Life ~ Liz Pond by Jenni Stand
My sneakers hit the concrete with a thud as I began my run. Early morning was the best time to run on the historic San Antonio River Walk, with the lack of tourists and cooler temps. “Hi, Liz!” a deep voice called out. I turned toward the river and saw one of the...
A Word With Autumn Jordon
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always love puzzles of any sort. I have dozens of puzzle-me apps on my phone, so moving into the mystery genre was inevitable. How did you come up with your...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
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My Musing ~ TELL-TALE TREATS by Jennifer J. Chow
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies after eating one of her cookies, Felicity puts on her detective cap to find the person responsible and to clear her name. This well-written whodunit had a comfortable tone and crisp writing that made it easy to follow along...
My Musing ~ A FIELD GUIDE TO MURDER by Michelle L. Cullen
Dru’s Short Musing: The last words said to Harry propelled him and his caregiver to investigate his neighbor’s death, especially when some of Harry’s observations suggest there’s more to this than meets the eye. With an intriguing premise and a multi-plot storyline, I...
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New Releases ~ Week of May 17, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of May 17 – 23, 2026 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MAY 19 The Paine Society by J.L. Brown (Political Thriller) After surviving an...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
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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Cover Reveal ~ Flamed Out by Valona Jones
I am happy to host the cover reveal for the latest book in Valona Jones' mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: A Magic Candle Shop Mystery ~ Book 5 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ The Most Dangerous Games edited by Deborah Lacy
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for Level Best Books latest anthology, coming August 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 26, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Genre: Short Mystery Fiction Anthology Editor Website: deborahlacy.com...
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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...
Me, A Published Author by Dru Ann Love
Did you know that I'm a published author? Yes, I collaborated with Kristopher Zgorski (BOLO Books) on a short story for the HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of the Beatles edited by Josh Pachter, title "Ticket To Ride." Do you read short...
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Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . An Amateur Sleuth's Guide To Murder by Lynn Cahoon, the first in a new series set in Bainbridge, Washington, folllows a woman who return home after a broken engagement with one skill set and one desire - to solve crimes like Nancy Drew, but now...
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...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
