Features
A Word With Kay Pritchett
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...
A Day in My Life ~ Night Nurse Nancy Norman by Marilee Dahlman
My life was supposed to be different. Glittering diamonds. Dangerous gentlemen. Throw in a Dassault Falcon private jet and a French villa, spritz it all with Dior perfume, and then I’d have the life I’d always wanted. The life I’ve got: I’m a divorced and...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Casey Carson by Cindy Goyette
Casey Carson 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 Casey. What’s your full name? Casey Carson. My parents couldn’t agree on a middle name, so they didn’t give me one. How old are...
A Day in My Life ~ Cinder
by Elizabeth de Veer
Resident of Bowmore House, the keeper of the fires I have always been drawn to fires. I lose myself watching flames dance around crackling, spitting wood, while wisps of smoke curl and disappear into the sky. Even when we had servants, I took pleasure in stirring...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOT WINGS AND HOMICIDE by Carmela Dutra
Dru’s Short Musing: There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its...
My Musing ~ MURDER IN MANHATTAN by Julie Mulhern
Dru’s Short Musing: Reporter about town, Freddie Archer, is on the case when she becomes entangled in a murder investigation. This was a fast-paced, character driven, and a nicely executed whodunit with crisp writing making it easy to follow the path the author has...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DEATH ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
Dru’s Short Musing: When a family member becomes the prime suspect in a local murder, Delia knows what she has to do and learning about the history of Dickens Island will unearth secrets left behind in this whodunit. Coming back home to reconnect with her son and...
My Musing ~ DEATH AT THE DOOR by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Ruby has done it again, she found yet another dead body and her inclination is to find the person responsible and thus lead to an enticing read that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. With visually descriptive narrative and...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of January 25, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of January 25 – 31, 2026. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JANUARY 25 Wrong Time by Blake Pierce (Thriller) When Denver’s citizens become...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS by Nancy J. Cohen
Nancy Cohen is a prolific writer and I am thrilled to host her cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2026 Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book 19 Genre:...
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 Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Switcheroo by E.J. Copperman
I am a fan of E.J. Copperman from his series “Haunted Guesthouse” to “Asperger’s Mystery” to “Mysterious Detective” to “Agent to the Paws” to “Jersey Girl Legal Mystery” and to his “Fran and...
Cover Reveal ~ 7 Days by Jule Selbo
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Dee Rommel” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 19, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: A Dee Rommel Mystery ~ Book 4 Genre:...
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 – #7
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of four miscellaneous signed books: STILL KNIFE PAINTING by Cheryl Hollon DRAW AND ORDER by Cheryl Hollon MUDDLED THROUGH by Barbara Ross A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a...
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Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Come Shell or High Water by Molly MacRae, first book in the new “Haunted Shell Shop” mystery series coming in July 2024, part of a three-book deal Beyond Devil’s Mountain by Wendy Tyson writing as Ayla Rose, first book in the...
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...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
