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A Day in My Life ~ Dot Taylor by Misty Simon
Hi there! I’m Dot. I’m in town to check out a retirement village because I want to move closer to my son. I’ve finally admitted he’s not coming back to our little hamlet outside Pittsburgh and has instead started making a completely different life in Central...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Taylor Aaronovitch by Catriona McPherson
Taylor Aaronovitch 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 Taylor. What is your full name? Taylor NMN Aaronovitch. When I was a kid, I thought the rapper was called "No Middle Name"....
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A Word With Virginia K. Bennett
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Cozy Mystery What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has? Katie Thorne chose to live in her ice cream truck with her cat, Jaspurr, and travel around New...
Satisfying the Devils on My Shoulders by Debra H. Goldstein
When I write, I’m torn between two devils sitting on my shoulders. The one on my right orders me to write a novel while the other whispers in favor of a short story. So far, I have resolved my dilemma by authoring seven traditionally published novels and almost fifty...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ Time’s Undoing by Cheryl A. Head
Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head Genre: Crime Fiction, HistoricalRelease: February 28, 2023Format: Print, Digital, and Audio A searing and tender novel about a young Black journalist’s search for answers in the unsolved murder of her great-grandfather in segregated...
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My Musing ~ The Corpse with the Crystal Skull by Cathy Ace
The Corpse with the Crystal Skull by Cathy Ace is the ninth book in the "Cait Morgan" traditional mystery series. Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd., coming June 29, 2020. Welsh Canadian globetrotting sleuth, and professor of criminal psychology, Cait Morgan, is...
My Musing ~ A Murderous Misconception by Lorraine Bartlett & Gayle Leeson
A Murderous Misconception by Lorraine Bartlett & Gayle Leeson is the seventh book in the "Victoria Square" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Polaris Press, May 8, 2020. Katie Bonner loses her lunch—literally—when her social media account serves up a shocking...
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Releases
Coming Week of March 5, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of March 5 – 11, 2023 with six debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Night Flight to Paris by Cara Black (Historical)October...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder at Sea Captain’s Inn by Melissa Bourbon
I’ve been a fan of Melissa Bourbon ever since I discovered her Lola Cruz series. She has mastered the craft of storytelling and it shows in the series that bears her name. I’m so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Book Magic" mystery...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
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