Features
A Day in My Life ~ Wren Meadows by Kathleen Bailey
Welcome! Your visit lands at just the right time because Friday nights are special in my hometown of Covington Crossroads. More on that in a minute after a little about my days. Mornings always start with taking my German shepherd, Scout, for a walk in the woods...
A Word With Marty Wingate
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love mysteries not necessarily for the puzzle, but for the characters and how they react to the situation. Character arcs within a book and over a series are...
Features
A Word With Marty Wingate
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love mysteries not necessarily for the puzzle, but for the characters and how they react to the situation. Character arcs within a book and over a series are...
Author Showcase ~ The Perils of Writerly Research by Tina Whittle
Write what you know, they say. It’s excellent advice. And yet I—a fully credentialed introvert who spends most days in a comfy chair—decided to write characters who are experts in Krav Maga, speedboats, snipercraft, and fast cars, which are things way outside my daily...
Reviews
My Musing ~ OUT, DAMNED SCOT by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: This is such a fun book filled with mysterious happenings and humor. Lexy wanted to do two things: solve the murder and deliver this baby. The fun part is waiting for both with this quirky and eclectic cast of characters that came along for the...
My Musing ~ HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS by Susan M. Boyer
Dru’s Short Musing: When her father becomes a suspect in the death of his brother-in law, Liz and Nate are on the case to find the person responsible before the Christmas holiday starts. Like fine wine, the stories presented to us by Susan M. Boyer gets better and...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS by Susan M. Boyer
Dru’s Short Musing: When her father becomes a suspect in the death of his brother-in law, Liz and Nate are on the case to find the person responsible before the Christmas holiday starts. Like fine wine, the stories presented to us by Susan M. Boyer gets better and...
My Musing ~ MURDER IN THE UPPER CRUST by Mindy Quigley
Dru’s Short Musing: Instead of spending quality time with her boyfriend, a catering gig interrupted their vacation plan as well as . . . murder. This was a fast paced and well written whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of November 1, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 1 – 7 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 1 A Note for the Missing by Lila Blake (Amateur Sleuth Mystery) Vivian...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DEVIL ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Allison Brook's mystery series, coming in July 2027 from Rowan Prose Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 20, 2027 Series: A Books On The Beach Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ THE GIRL IN FOXKILL FOREST by Shelly Jones
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in a new mystery series, coming in February 2027 from Tule Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 10, 2027 Series: A Foxkill Murder Cases Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE GIRL IN FOXKILL FOREST by Shelly Jones
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in a new mystery series, coming in February 2027 from Tule Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 10, 2027 Series: A Foxkill Murder Cases Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE DETERMINED DETECTORIST by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming in January 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 11, 2027 Name of...
Extras
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...
A Year In Review ~ 2025
What a year we had in 2025. Despite all what was happening in my universe, I kept up with my reading (310 books) and introducing over 70 authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 222 posts Get To Know You: 40...
Extras
A Year In Review ~ 2025
What a year we had in 2025. Despite all what was happening in my universe, I kept up with my reading (310 books) and introducing over 70 authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 222 posts Get To Know You: 40...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
