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A Day in My Life ~ Vicky Casey by Vicki Delany
I’ve done it! I’ve actually done it! I’d hoped, of course, that my dream would come true, and I worked so hard to achieve it. But still that little voice in the back of my head kept telling me I was wasting my time But I wasn’t and it’s now actually a thing. A...
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...
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A Day in My Life ~ Elizabeth Bates by Ellen Thompson
“Where did that dog come from?” I asked my father. I had stopped by his saloon with my mother-in-law, who was craving a Gin Rickey. It was a hot afternoon in New York City, and with Prohibition, there was no way to get a cocktail legally. Luckily—or perhaps...
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....
Reviews
My Musing ~ A FIELD GUIDE TO DEATH & DECEIT by Michelle L. Cullen
Dru’s Short Musing: In the latest adventures with Harry and Emma, they get involved when a friend is scammed out of their livelihood. Scammers beware because Harry and Emma are on the case. This engaging read had me immediately immersed in all that was happening in...
My Musing ~ HAWAI’I RAGE by Tori Eldridge
Dru’s Short Musing: Makalani heads to her cousin’s ranch and discovers there’s more there than meets the eye. In this well-written drama, the author set the stage with a solid multi-plot mystery, where anyone could be a suspect, especially when complex family dynamics...
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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 31, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of May 31 – June 6, 2026 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MAY 31 Scoops & Secrets by Rowan Callery (Cozy Mystery) Wave...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Denise Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available for...
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Cover Reveal ~ Essentials of Death by Kim Davis
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Aromatherapy Apothecary” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 23, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: An Aromatherapy...
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:...
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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...
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. . . 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...
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...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
