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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 Word With Megan Gerig
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I began reading cozy mysteries after my first child was born. I needed something to read that I could pick up or put down at a moment’s notice and not get lost in a...
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A Day in My Life ~ Maeve O’Reilly Kensington by Christine Knapp
Hello there! I'm Maeve O'Reilly Kensington, a modern-day nurse midwife currently vacationing in Ireland! I arrived yesterday and still can't believe I'm here. Wait, let me back up and formally introduce myself. I reside in the quintessential New England seaside town...
A Day in My Life ~ Charley James by T.C. LoTempio
Good morning My name is Charlotte James, but I prefer to be called Charley. A year ago a day in my life would have consisted of sitting at my computer and grinding out my latest thriller, which I write under the pen name of C.J. Barrett. However, thanks to a severe...
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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 ~ The Last Word by Gerri Lewis
An obituary writer finds one of her neighbors dead before her time in this debut cozy mystery perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Eva Gates. Obituary writer Winter Snow is no stranger to grief, and writing obituaries for the citizens of Ridgefield, Connecticut, is...
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My Musing ~ Danger at the Cove by Hannah Dennison
Danger at the Cove by Hannah DennisonSeries Name: Island Sisters Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: August 17, 2021Purchase Link In Danger at the Cove, the second book in a delightful cozy series by Hannah Dennison a surprise visitor makes an appearance on the island―and...
My Musing ~ Gone for Good by Joanna Schaffhausen
Gone for Good by Joanna SchaffhausenSeries Name: Detective Annalisa Vega Mystery #1Genre: Police ProceduralRelease: August 10, 2021Purchase Link Gone For Good is the first in a new mystery series from award-winning author Joanna Schaffhausen, featuring Detective...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 31, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 31, 2023 – January 6, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JANUARY 1 The Cadillac Job by Stacy Woodson (Serial Crime...
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 ~ Wicked Schemes by Deb Pines
Below is the cover reveal for the next book in the Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries, coming July 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisWhen a local online message-board post says, “A Murder is Announced,” all are welcome, on July 18, 2021, at 9:15 p.m. at...
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Cover Reveal ~ Die Me A River by Denise Swanson
I am excited to share with you the cover for the second book in the “Welcome Back to Scumble River” mystery series from Sourcebook, coming September 1, 2018. Title: Die Me A River Genre: Cozy Mystery Website: deniseswanson.com Book Synopsis Skye Denison-Boyd and her...
Cover Reveal ~ Bronzed Betrayals by Ritter Ames
It is here! I am happy to present you with the cover for the fifth book in the “Bodies of Art” mystery series from Henery Press, coming June 26, 2018. Title: Bronzed Betrayals Genre: Traditional Mystery Author Website: ritterames.com Book Synopsis A masterpiece...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
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