Features

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...

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A Day in My Life ~ Ryan Wolfe by Brad Elder

Every morning, I remind myself to stop for WD-40 on my way home. Every evening, I forget, only to be reminded the next morning when the grating sound of metal-on-metal shocks my system as my garage door springs to life. This morning is no different. It’s 6:15 a.m.,...

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A Day In My Life ~ Lily Russo by Alison Gaylin

My friend Emma once asked me which sense I’d rather lose – my hearing or my sight. The answer was obvious to me, and to Emma too I’m sure. I don’t know what I’d do without my hearing. I’m a musician. I love music. And as my grandpa once told me in a letter, you don’t...

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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...

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My Musing ~ Wedding Bell Ruse by Kate Flora

Wedding Bell Ruse by Kate Flora is romantic suspense novel. Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing, coming May 20, 2020. Callista McKenzie is a self-made woman. She’s left her toxic family, gotten educated, and built an accounting business, deferring life and love until...

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My Musing ~ Derailed by Mary Keliikoa

Derailed by Mary Keliikoa is the first book in the NEW "Kelly Pruett" private investigator mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, coming May 12, 2020. A dying wish. A secret world. Can this grieving investigator stay on the right track? PI Kelly Pruett is determined...

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Releases

New Releases

Coming Week of February 12, 2023

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 12 – 18, 2023. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Death of a Traitor by M.C. Beaton with R. W. Green  (Traditional)Kate...

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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,...

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Cover Reveal ~ Death Grip by Elaine Viets

I've known Elaine for several years and enjoyed all the series that she has written. I especially like this series and I'm thrilled to pieces to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Angela Richman, Death Investigator" mystery series, coming March 2021....

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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...

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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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Accolades

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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