Features
Get To Know ~ Maeve O’Reilly Kensington by Christine Knapp
Maeve sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what Maeve has to say. What is your full name? I’m Maeve O’Reilly Kensington How old are you? I’m thirty-six. What is your...
Get To Know ~ Seneca James by Ruth J. Hartman
Seneca sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Seneca. What is your full name? Seneca James How old are you? 27 What is your profession? I raise and sell...
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A Day In The Life ~ Lisa Duval by Mary Ann Miller
Finally. The mortgage for the diner is paid off. Whoopee!!! I deserve a drink. Two drinks. Who knew how satisfying this would be. After worrying all day, every day, during those early years, lying awake at night wondering if I was going to be in business next week,...
A Day In My Life ~ Dot Meyerhoff by Ellen Kirschman
As KPD’s in-house police psychologist, I should be counseling cops not spending time with Ava, an adopted temperamental eighteen-year-old girl who alternately demands and rejects my help finding her birth parents. She’s my friend Fran’s goddaughter. Fran is KPD’s...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars
Dru’s Short Musing: In this debut series, Misty seeks the person responsible for her mentor’s death. This was a fun book where murder is afoot, and the investigation will keep you on your toes. The drama was nicely executed with enough suspense to keep me intrigued...
My Musing ~ Mystery in the Title by Ian Ferguson & Will Ferguson
From the bestselling authors of I Only Read Murder comes a sidesplitting mystery of epic movie-of-the-week proportions, featuring the unstoppable Miranda Abbott. Miranda Abbott, actor, will once again be a star. After a very long dry spell that followed her network...
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My Musing ~ A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death by Valerie Burns
In this feisty new culinary cozy mystery from Agatha and Edgar Award-nominated author Valerie Burns, social media influencer Maddy Montgomery is adjusting to her new life after moving to small-town Michigan to run a bakery and take care of a gigantic English...
My Musing ~ A Very Woodsy Murder by Ellen Byron
New motel owner Dee Stern has checked out of the familiar comforts in the Studio City and checked in to the quaint village of Foundgold. Running a rustic getaway in the woods sure beats LA traffic—until murder ruins the peace and quiet . . .Down-on-her-luck sitcom...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of September 29, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of September 29 – October 5, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! SEPTEMBER 30 Death At The Dinner Party...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Cold Query by Ivanka Fear
I am happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ivanka Fear’s mystery series, coming January 2025. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: January 29, 2025 Format: Digital, Print Name of Series: A Blue Water Mystery ~ Book 3 Genre: Traditional Mystery Author...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder In Season by Mary Winters
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Lady of Letters” mystery series, coming December 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 3, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Lady of Letters...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Kilned At The Ceramic Shop by Donna Clancy
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the new “Braddock” mystery series from Level Best Books, coming March 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 12, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Digital, Print -soon to come...
Cover Reveal ~ Shanghai Murder by Jessie Chandler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Shay O’Hanlon Caper” mystery series from Bella Books, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 18, 2024 Publisher: Bella Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series:...
Extras
A Year In Review ~ 2024
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (250 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: 220...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #4
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of a Lee Hollis signed set: POPPY HARMON AND THE HUNG JURY DEATH OF A BLUEBERRY TART MURDER AT THE BAKE SALE MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Lee Hollis...
Extras
Coming Soon ~ First In New Series
Look for. . . A Killer's Game by Isabella Maldonado, the first book in the new "Daniela Vega" mystery series, in June 2023 Paint Me A Crime by Holly Yew, the first book in the new "Rose Shore" mystery series, in June 2023 A Cryptic Clue by Victoria Gilbert, the...
A Year In Review ~ 2022
209 posts 54 posts 72 musings 53 posts 38 cover reveals and 88 authors introduced on the...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
