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 Day in My Life ~ Abigail Palmer by Sophie Maddon
Hi, I’m Abigail Palmer, thirty-something, Aries, IT consultant, mildly interested in Sherlock Holmes— “You must be joking?!” I apologise for the interruption, that was my best friend, Hannah, she’s sitting next to me— “Abigail, you’re not ‘mildly interested in...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Holly Schlivnik by Susie Black
Holly Schlivnik 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 Holly. What is your full name? Holly Schlivnik. How old are you? I am on the sunny side of my 30s and, to my mother’s...
A Word With Craig Robertson
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Crime fiction was always my go to reading so I guess it was natural that was what I wanted to write. My mother read me Agatha Christie as bedtime stories from the...
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 ~ THE CAT’S EYE CHARM by Clea Simon
Dru’s Short Musing: A search for a missing cat becomes complicated when other factors hinder her search. This cleverly written whodunit with a nice pacing and a comfortable tone that I could not put down until all was said and done. The mystery was nicely executed...
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My Musing ~ THE FIRE DIAMOND by CB Wilson
Dru’s Short Musing: In her latest assignment, Taylor Hunter's, gem detective, goal is twofold, find the missing diamond and protect her sister from the unknown. This was a nicely executed drama that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. The author did...
My Musing ~ AT MIDNIGHT COMES THE CRY by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Dru’s Short Musing: Clare and Russ get tangled up with militias and white supremacy in this grippingly riveting drama that I could not put down until all was said and done. This well-written and fast paced book is intense, suspenseful, powerful and intriguing and you...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of March 29, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 29 – April 4, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 29 Murder in the Green Room by Dianne Harman Pryor (Cozy...
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 ~ The Case of the Devious Daughter by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming December 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Detective Honeywell Series by Annette Dashofy
Annette is one of my favorite authors and I enjoy every book that she has written and published. It is my pleasure to share with you the covers for the next two books in the “Detective Honeywell” mystery series, coming in Fall 2025 and now up for preorder. Title: The...
Cover Reveal ~ Buried in Shamrocks by Lisa Q. Mathews
I am a fan of Lisa's work and it give me great pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Irish Bed & Breakfast” mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name...
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 – #9
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of Kathleen Marple Kalb book: A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me if you've read any books by Kathleen Marple Kalb. The books will be shipped directly from...
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Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . A Whisper of Poison by Jess Lourey, in which a teenaged apothecary takes down the walls of her isolated society when they make the mistake of killing her brother in favor of the system, in a three book deal. Molten Death, Waters of Destruction by...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Ill-Fated Fortune by Jennifer Chow featuring a third-gen Chinese American woman working at her mother's magical bakery, where she discovers she can write fortune cookies that predict the future and gets wrapped up in several murder cases, in a...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
