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A Day in My Life ~ Madelyn Garcia Castillo by Lizbeth Lipperman
Hi, I'm Madelyn Garcia Castillo. If my name sounds familiar, it's probably because I was the rookie cop who got framed for murder in JAILHOUSE GLOCK. A wannabe gangster ended up dead in a jail cell, my gun was used, and I nearly traded in my badge for an orange...
A Day in My Life ~ Ellie Hamlin by Sylvie Kurtz
How does that saying go? Man plans and God laughs. My husband Harlan, Brighton, New Hampshire’s Chief of Police, was all set to retire and for the first time in our life, we would enjoy traveling. As you can guess, that didn’t work out. My sister-in-law Page owns...
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A Word With K.L. Borges
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? My top choice for a reading session of pure fun is a humorous cozy mystery that includes the chance to learn something new. I wanted my writing to have that same...
A Day in My Life ~ Cassidy Jamison by Heather Weidner
I am Cassidy Jamison, and I am over the moon. I signed a new contract for an exciting project for Celebrations at Ivy Springs, my event planning service and location destination in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I normally host parties, weddings, and...
Reviews
My Musing ~ STAKEOUTS AND STROLLERS by Rob Phillips
Dru’s Short Musing: A newly minted private investigator’s first case though solved, spirals into a second case that brings danger to himself and his new client. This well-written and non-stop action-packed drama introduced us to Charlie Shaw, his wife, his boss,...
My Musing ~ CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS CHAOS by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: When a blackmailer is murdered and her parents are suspects, Ricki will do everything possible to clear their names. What a great whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced and well-written drama with crisp...
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My Musing ~ Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: The gold rush is on at the Murder Motel… As well as the discovery of a dead body. To protect her business and reclaim her motel from being called “Murder Motel”, Dee starts looking for the person responsible. I love the writing style with its...
My Musing ~ Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes by Sandra Jackson-Opoku
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies at her café, Savvy starts looking into things to save her reputation and her business. This well-written drama was unputdownable quickly becoming a page-turner with its crisp writing and comfortable tone making it easy to...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of November 9, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of November 9 – 15, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! NOVEMBER 10 The Holly Village Murders by Benedict Brown (Historical...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Dense Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available...
Cover Reveal ~ Detective Honeywell Series by Annette Dashofy
Annette is one of my favorite authors and I enjoy every book that she has written and published. It is my pleasure to share with you the covers for the next two books in the “Detective Honeywell” mystery series, coming in Fall 2025 and now up for preorder. Title:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Elevator Ride by Bethany Maines
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW rom-com mystery trilogy, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 24, 2025 Publisher: Blue Zephyr Press Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Valkyrie Brothers...
Cover Reveal ~ Out of Control by Terry Shames
I've been a fan of Terry Shames for several years and enjoy reading the books in the Samuel Craddock series. It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Terry Shames' latest book, available now for purchase. Publication Date: November 30, 2024...
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 – #4
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of a Lee Hollis signed set: POPPY HARMON AND THE HUNG JURY DEATH OF A BLUEBERRY TART MURDER AT THE BAKE SALE MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Lee Hollis...
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Poll: How do you get dru’s book musings posts?
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Sisters in Crime Podcast Interview with Dru Ann Love
A few months ago, I was invited by Julie Hennrikus to be a guest on the SinC Writer's Podcast. We had a great conversation about my reading and blogging foray in the crime fiction community. Click HERE to hear the...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
