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A Day in My Life ~ Maggie Penrose by Tracy O’Shields
A typical day in Porth Merryn is considerably quieter than the life I left behind in London. At least, that is what I keep telling myself. These days, mornings generally begin at Seaward Grange with tea, five Buff Orpington hens demanding breakfast as though they have...
A Word With Marilee Dahlman
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love fiction with cozy elements. You can escape the real world! Go to a delightful setting and enjoy a sprinkle of romance! Nothing will be too scary, and you...
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A Word With Marcia Talley
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? My mother was a life-long subscriber to Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, so I cut my teeth early on short crime fiction! There were also the Nancy Drew books I...
A Word With Kristopher Zgorski
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve been reading mysteries since I first discovered Encyclopedia Brown on the library shelves, so whenever I thought about writing, crime fiction was always at the...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DEATH OF A BAD PENNY by A.M. Loweecey
Dru’s Short Musing: When her scumbag of a husband re-enters her life, not only was he dead by bullets, but he put her life in danger when he slips an item into her possession. Now she is on the run for her life trying to return said item to its lawful owner without...
My Musing ~ Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust by Mindy Quigley
Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust by Mindy Quigley Series Name: Deep Dish Mystery Book #2Genre: CozyRelease: April 25, 2023Format: Print, Digital, Audio Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust is the second book in Mindy Quigley's delectable Deep Dish Mystery series, set in a...
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My Musing ~ Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson
Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson is the 25th book in the "Melanie Travis" canine mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming June 30, 2020. Standard Poodle owner Melanie Travis is an excellent judge of dogs—and people. But what happens when an unnamed...
My Musing ~ Still Knife Painting by Cheryl Hollon
Still Knife Painting by Cheryl Hollon is the first book in the NEW "Paint & Shine" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming June 30, 2020. Miranda Trent has set up a sweet life in a scenic corner of Appalachia—until she stumbles across the trail of...
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Releases
Week of April 2, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of April 2 – 8, 2023 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Shadow Man by L.L. Bartlett (Traditional)eff Resnick...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ STEAL AWAY: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Captains of Yacht Rock edited by Josh Pachter
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest "Inspired By" anthology, coming in December 2026 from Crimson Gate Books and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 4, 2026 Series: An "Inspired By" Anthology, Volume 10 Genre: Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveal ~ A Fashionable Fate by Ileana Muñoz-Renfroe
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the "Rosa The Cuban Psychic" mystery series, coming December 18, 2020. Book SynopsisA psychic, a fashion gala and the death of a runway model. Not what Boutique owner, Rosa de los Reyes hoped...
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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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